Vance A. Richard

SMITH SHELLNUT WILSON

Lafayette, LA 70508

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CRD#: 1986831

Professional summary

Vance Albert Richard, AIF® is a registered financial advisor currently at SMITH SHELLNUT WILSON located in Lafayette, Louisiana.

Vance is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1989. Vance has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 31, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

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. VARCO of Acadiana; not investment related; 1101 LeTriomphe Pkwy Broussard, LA 70518; Periodically buy and sell drill pipe in the energy industry. Also evaluate Real Estate opportunities and may buy property to sell or rent.; Owner/Sole Proprietor; Started 01/22/21; 4 hours per month, 0 during trading hours; Buy and sell drill pipe, inventory and bill for drill pipe. Buy and sell Real Estate. I make passive investments in real estate and/or the oil and gas industry. I currently have a small ownership interest in 2 oil wells. VARCO of Acadiana was established to make investments in the oil and gas industry and buy/sell Real Estate. Administration and maintenance of real estate. 2. Vance Albert Richard serves on the Board of Directors for Bank Insurance & Securities Association (BISA). He is an executive officer and serve as Treasurer. There is no compensation for this role. He spends approximately 2 hours per month. 3. b1BANK; Managing Director; Investment Related; 1101 Le Triomphe Parkway Broussard Louisiana 70508; Dually employed by the Bank and SSW; Responsible to build out a retail investment program for the bank; Started 2025-04-01; 170 Hours per month/ 10 during trading hours; 95 Percent of total yearly compensation expected to be derived from the business; Contact person: Will Johnson.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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AIF^®

Accredited Investment Fiduciary

Experience

Current

May 9, 2025 - Present

SMITH SHELLNUT WILSON

Office #1: 1201 Camellia Blvd., Suite 202, Lafayette, LA 70508

RIA

CRD#: 106235

Lafayette, LA

Past

January 22, 2021 - March 31, 2025

FIRST HORIZON ADVISORS, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 17117

Lafayette, LA

Past

January 22, 2021 - March 31, 2025

FIRST HORIZON ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 17117

Lafayette, LA

Past

July 1, 2016 - January 22, 2021

OSAIC INSTITUTIONS, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 35371

LAFAYETTE, LA

Past

July 1, 2016 - January 22, 2021

OSAIC INSTITUTIONS, INC.

CRD#: 35371

LAFAYETTE, LA

Past

November 26, 2007 - July 1, 2016

ESSEX NATIONAL SECURITIES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 25454

LAFAYETTE, LA

Past

November 7, 2007 - July 1, 2016

ESSEX NATIONAL SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 25454

LAFAYETTE, LA

Past

September 27, 2005 - November 8, 2007

CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 15708

LAFAYETTE, LA

Past

October 14, 1997 - November 8, 2007

CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 15708

LAFAYETTE, LA

Past

September 27, 1995 - October 20, 1997

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

CRD#: 6413

FORT MILL, SC

Past

October 3, 1994 - September 22, 1995

CAPITAL BROKERAGE CORPORATION

CRD#: 10465

GLEN ALLEN, VA

Past

April 18, 1991 - September 9, 1994

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

CRD#: 7691

NEW YORK, NY

Past

September 28, 1989 - April 22, 1991

F.N. WOLF & CO., INC.

CRD#: 13051

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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SMITH SHELLNUT WILSON

SMITH SHELLNUT WILSON | SMITH SHELLNUT WILSON LLC

CRD#: 106235 / SEC#: 801-49071

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/26/1995 Approved)

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

Louisiana
(5/9/2025)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 12/27/2007

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 9/18/1989

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 31

Date: 6/25/1993

Futures Managed Funds Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 9/16/1989

General Securities Representative Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 24

Date: 10/20/1995

General Securities Principal Examination

Current Firm

SMITH SHELLNUT WILSON

SMITH SHELLNUT WILSON | SMITH SHELLNUT WILSON LLC

CRD#: 106235 / SEC#: 801-49071

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/26/1995 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

661 Sunnybrook Road Suite 130, Ridgeland, MS 39157

Mailing Address

Phone number

(601) 605-1776

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (9 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2 CLIENT BROCHURE (8/15/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	824
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 8,022,382,580

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Vance A. Richard

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

FIRST HORIZON ADVISORS, INC.

FIRST HORIZON ADVISORS, INC.

OSAIC INSTITUTIONS, INC.

OSAIC INSTITUTIONS, INC.

ESSEX NATIONAL SECURITIES, LLC

ESSEX NATIONAL SECURITIES, LLC

CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

CAPITAL BROKERAGE CORPORATION

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

F.N. WOLF & CO., INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

SMITH SHELLNUT WILSON

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 12/27/2007

Series 63

Date: 9/18/1989

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 31

Date: 6/25/1993

Series 7

Date: 9/16/1989

Series 24

Date: 10/20/1995

Current Firm

SMITH SHELLNUT WILSON

Contact information

SEC notice filing (9 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

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