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Richard K. Opong

WHITE STAR FINANCIAL LLC
TOMS RIVER, NJ
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CRD#: 1794378
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Professional summary


Richard K Opong, who also goes by Richard Opong, Richard K Opongwiredo, Richard Opongwiredo, Richard K Opongwiredu, is a registered financial advisor currently at WHITE STAR FINANCIAL LLC located in Toms River, New Jersey.

Richard is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1988. Richard has worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 4 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
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Aliases


Richard Opong | Richard K Opongwiredo | Richard Opongwiredo | Richard K Opongwiredu

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
1. Richard Opong, Sole Proprietor; Investment Related; Toms River, NJ; Insurance; Agent; 11/1991; 8 hrs./month; 4 hrs. during trading; Insurance sales and service. 2. Wall Street Nutrition LLC; Not Investment Related; Toms River, NJ; Owner; 01/2010; 100 hrs./month; 70 hrs. during trading; Nutrition and fitness services.

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

January 17, 2025 - Present

WHITE STAR FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 327758
TOMS RIVER, NJ
Past

August 25, 2004 - April 18, 2016

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 13572
EDISON, NJ
Past

March 5, 2004 - April 18, 2016

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
EDISON, NJ
Past

October 17, 2002 - November 24, 2003

UVEST FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13787
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

October 12, 2001 - October 22, 2002

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

April 27, 1999 - October 19, 2001

CITICORP INVESTMENT SERVICES

BD
CRD#: 23988
LONG ISLAND CITY, NY
Past

January 1, 1996 - March 1, 1999

FIRST UNION BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8112
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

August 17, 1994 - January 1, 1996

MARKETING ONE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16611
PORTLAND, OR
Past

May 6, 1994 - May 23, 1994

NORTH AMERICAN MANAGEMENT, INC.

BD
CRD#: 624
SIOUX FALLS, SD
Past

August 28, 1992 - May 12, 1994

FLEET ENTERPRISES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17434
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 5, 1992 - July 13, 1992

USLIFE EQUITY SALES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 7962
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 28, 1989 - October 23, 1991

JERSEY CAPITAL MARKETS GROUP INC.

BD
CRD#: 14406
Past

March 1, 1989 - April 22, 1989

MADISON CHAPIN ASSOCS., INC.

BD
CRD#: 14483
Past

July 5, 1988 - October 2, 1989

F.D. ROBERTS SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 693

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
New Jersey
(1/17/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 4/26/2024
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


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WHITE STAR FINANCIAL LLC
WHITE STAR FINANCIAL LLC

CRD#: 327758 / SEC#:

New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/2/2025 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
Toms River, NJ
Mailing Address
1358 Hooper Ave #290, Toms River, NJ 08753
Phone number
(848) 238-6899
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1

Documents


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Company Information


WHITE STAR FINANCIAL LLC

CRD#: 327758Toms River, NJ

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