Richard J. Getzen

THE GETZEN GROUP

Scottsdale, AZ 85260

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CRD#: 2116703

Professional summary

Richard John Getzen, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at THE GETZEN GROUP, INC. located in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Richard is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1991. Richard has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

Question & Answer

What are your service offerings?

Estate Planning

Retirement Income Management

Business Succession Planning

Retirement Planning

Investment Planning

Tax Planning

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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THE GETZEN GROUP INC A ARIZONA CORPORATION; 8300 N. HAYDEN RD. STE #207, SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85258(GGI). GGI HAS NO CUSTODY OR CONTROL OVER THE FUNDS OF OTHERS FOR ALL OBA'S LISTED BELOW. ADDRESS IS THE SAME FOR ALL OBA'S. START DATE FOR GGI MARCH 1996.RICHARD GETZEN IS MANAGING PRICIPAL AND PRESIDENT.GGI IA SVCS; FEE FOR SERVICE,NON-INVESTMENT RELATED- COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL PLANNING/ ESTATE PLANNING AND WEALTH MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES FOR A FEE- 5% TIME SPENT/ 8HRS MONTHLY.- THE GETZEN GROUP - IA SVCS; ASSET BASED FEE,DISCRETIONARY AND NON-DISCRETIONARY ASSET MANAGMENT MNGMT THROUGH DAY TO DAY MANAGEMENT OF CLIENT FINANCIAL ASSETS HELD AT CUSTODIAN(S) ACCORDING TO INVESTMENT POLICY STATEMENT,MANAGING PRINCIPAL. 80% OF TIME SPENT, 128 HRS/MONTH.GGI- FEE FOR SERVICE,LEGAL DOUCMENT PREPARATION- NON INVESTMENT RELATED. PREPARATION OF LEGAL DOCUMENTS,ESTATE PLANNING AND ADMINISTRATIVE DOCUMENTS,FORMATION DOCUMENTS FOR LEGAL ENTITIES. GGI HODLS A STANDARD CERTIFICATE TO ACT AS A AZCLDP WITH THE SUPREME COURT OF AIROZNA.5% TIME SPENT, 8HRS A MONTH. ACTS IN THE CAPICITY OF MANAGING PRINCIPAL.- RICHARD GETZEN; TRADITONAL FIXED INSURANCE SALES PRODUCER 10% OF TIME SPENT. 16HRS A MONTH.REIMERS FINANCIAL GROUP-NON INVESTMENT RELATED, AN ARIZONA CORPORATION AND WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF GGI-FEE FOR SERVICE TAX PREP AND TAX PLANNING BUSINESS.- 5% TIME SPENT, 8HRS A MONTH, ACTS IN THE CAPACITY OF MANAGING PRICIPAL.

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Certified licenses

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CFP^®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 1995

Experience

Current

March 21, 1997 - Present

THE GETZEN GROUP, INC.

Office #1: 14362 N Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd Ste 1000, Scottsdale, AZ 85260

RIA

CRD#: 117700

Scottsdale, AZ

Past

November 19, 2012 - April 3, 2013

FIRST ALLIED SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 32444

SCOTTSDALE, AZ

Past

August 22, 2012 - September 10, 2012

OSAIC SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 133763

SCOTTSDALE, AZ

Past

January 4, 2011 - June 14, 2012

MERIDIAN UNITED CAPITAL, LLC

CRD#: 122924

SCOTTSDALE, AZ

Past

April 22, 2005 - October 5, 2005

NATIONAL PLANNING CORPORATION

CRD#: 29604

LOS ANGELES, CA

Past

March 21, 1997 - December 31, 2017

THE GETZEN GROUP, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 117700

SCOTTSDALE, AZ

Past

July 15, 1996 - April 28, 2005

SUNAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 20068

PHOENIX, AZ

Past

January 4, 1991 - July 15, 1996

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

CRD#: 6321

MINNEAPOLIS, MN

Past

January 4, 1991 - July 15, 1996

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 6363

MINNEAPOLIS, MN

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

Arizona
(3/21/1997)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 1/10/2011

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 7/22/1996

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 1/3/2011

General Securities Representative Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 24

Date: 1/14/2011

General Securities Principal Examination

Current Firm

THE GETZEN GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 117700 / SEC#:

Arizona

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/21/1997 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

14362 N Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd Ste 1000, Scottsdale, AZ 85260

Mailing Address

Phone number

(480) 998-8150

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

Documents

Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	312
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 54,500,000

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Richard J. Getzen

Professional summary

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Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

FIRST ALLIED SECURITIES, INC.

OSAIC SERVICES, INC.

MERIDIAN UNITED CAPITAL, LLC

NATIONAL PLANNING CORPORATION

THE GETZEN GROUP, INC.

SUNAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 63

Date: 1/10/2011

Series 65

Date: 7/22/1996

Series 7

Date: 1/3/2011

Series 24

Date: 1/14/2011

Current Firm

THE GETZEN GROUP, INC.

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Documents

Regulatory assets under management

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