Richard D. Staves

ROOTS FIRST WEALTH MANAGEMENT

HIGHLANDS RANCH, CO 80129

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CRD#: 1879748

Professional summary

Richard David Staves, AIF® is a registered financial advisor currently at ROOTS FIRST WEALTH MANAGEMENT located in Highlands Ranch, Colorado.

Richard is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1988. Richard has worked at 21 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63 and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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1) CHERRY CREEK WEALTH MANAGEMENT; investment-related business - Tax preparation and consulting, accounting - President and owner; 01/2015; 30 hours/month; 30 hours/month during trading hours. 2) Independent Rep with various insurance carriers for FIXED INSURANCE SALES. 3)Social Security Education Center; Littleton, CO; Investment Related; Non-profit; Director; Started 01/2024; Approximately 2 hours spent per month on this activity during securities trading hours; Duties include: Minutes, Treasurer, Advice.

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Certified licenses

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AIF^®

Accredited Investment Fiduciary

Experience

Current

June 30, 2023 - Present

ROOTS FIRST WEALTH MANAGEMENT

Office #1: 745 Shea Center Dr 4th Floor, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129

RIA

CRD#: 326161

HIGHLANDS RANCH, CO

Past

August 18, 2022 - May 10, 2023

GENEOS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 120894

Englewood, CO

Past

March 3, 2021 - August 18, 2022

VERITY ASSET MANAGEMENT

RIA

CRD#: 158667

ENGLEWOOD, CO

Past

May 12, 2020 - March 19, 2021

SIMPLICITY WEALTH

RIA

CRD#: 300572

Englewood, CO

Past

October 29, 2018 - May 21, 2020

SHERIDAN ROAD ADVISORS, LLC, A HUB INTERNATIONAL COMPANY

RIA

CRD#: 293807

Englewood, CO

Past

April 27, 2018 - December 15, 2018

CHERRY CREEK WEALTH MANAGEMENT

RIA

CRD#: 291391

ENGLEWOOD, CO

Past

November 26, 2013 - April 30, 2018

REDHAWK WEALTH ADVISORS, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 146616

DENVER, CO

Past

December 11, 2012 - November 13, 2013

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 6627

DENVER, CO

Past

November 9, 2012 - November 13, 2013

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 6627

DENVER, CO

Past

February 25, 2011 - May 26, 2011

WEALTH PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT

RIA

CRD#: 147087

WOODLAND HILLS, CA

Past

January 7, 2011 - May 25, 2011

WORLD EQUITY GROUP, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 29087

WOODLAND HILLS, CA

Past

January 7, 2011 - May 25, 2011

WORLD EQUITY GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 29087

WOODLAND HILLS, CA

Past

January 26, 2010 - November 9, 2010

CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 30833

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA

Past

January 26, 2010 - November 9, 2010

CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.

CRD#: 30833

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA

Past

June 2, 2008 - January 12, 2010

WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 10582

LOS ANGELES, CA

Past

June 2, 2008 - January 12, 2010

WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC

CRD#: 10582

LOS ANGELES, CA

Past

September 24, 2007 - March 5, 2009

ARQUE ADVISORS, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 144862

MORGAN, VT

Past

July 26, 2007 - May 19, 2008

GBS FINANCIAL CORP.

RIA

CRD#: 16906

NORTHRIDGE, CA

Past

July 26, 2007 - May 19, 2008

GBS FINANCIAL CORP.

CRD#: 16906

SANTA ROSA, CA

Past

February 13, 2007 - March 2, 2009

ARQUE & CO INCORORATED

RIA

CRD#: 135916

NORTHRIDGE, CA

Past

February 12, 2007 - July 11, 2007

ARQUE CAPITAL, LTD.

CRD#: 121192

SCOTTSDALE, AZ

Past

March 17, 2005 - February 6, 2007

GBS FINANCIAL CORP.

CRD#: 16906

SANTA ROSA, CA

Past

January 15, 2004 - March 21, 2005

WEDBUSH SECURITIES INC.

CRD#: 877

PASADENA, CA

Past

March 12, 2001 - December 31, 2003

COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL NETWORK

RIA

CRD#: 8032

WOODLAND HILLS, CA

Past

March 8, 2001 - December 31, 2003

COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL NETWORK

CRD#: 8032

WALTHAM, MA

Past

December 15, 1995 - March 1, 2001

LONDON PACIFIC SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 25089

SACRAMENTO, CA

Past

October 6, 1993 - November 21, 1995

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

CRD#: 5685

NEWARK, NJ

Past

October 19, 1988 - September 7, 1993

SECURITIES CORPORATION OF IOWA

CRD#: 6945

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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IAR

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Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR

Colorado
(6/30/2023)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 7/15/2005

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 11/22/1988

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 10/15/1988

General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

ROOTS FIRST WEALTH MANAGEMENT

BEACON LIGHT FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC | ROOTS FIRST WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 326161 / SEC#:

Colorado

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/30/2023 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

745 Shea Center Dr 4th Floor, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129

Mailing Address

Phone number

(303) 867-6918

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

Documents

Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	48
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 4,600,000

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Richard D. Staves

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Richard David Staves's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

GENEOS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC.

VERITY ASSET MANAGEMENT

SIMPLICITY WEALTH

SHERIDAN ROAD ADVISORS, LLC, A HUB INTERNATIONAL COMPANY

CHERRY CREEK WEALTH MANAGEMENT

REDHAWK WEALTH ADVISORS, INC.

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

WEALTH PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT

WORLD EQUITY GROUP, INC.

WORLD EQUITY GROUP, INC.

CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.

CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.

WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC

WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC

ARQUE ADVISORS, LLC

GBS FINANCIAL CORP.

GBS FINANCIAL CORP.

ARQUE & CO INCORORATED

ARQUE CAPITAL, LTD.

GBS FINANCIAL CORP.

WEDBUSH SECURITIES INC.

COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL NETWORK

COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL NETWORK

LONDON PACIFIC SECURITIES, INC.

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

SECURITIES CORPORATION OF IOWA

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 7/15/2005

Series 63

Date: 11/22/1988

Series 7

Date: 10/15/1988

Current Firm

ROOTS FIRST WEALTH MANAGEMENT

Contact information

Documents

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

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ROOTS FIRST WEALTH MANAGEMENT

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