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Richard M. Biel

AMERICAN INDEPENDENT SECURITIES GROUP
Spokane, WA 99201
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CRD#: 2140569
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Professional summary


Richard Michael Biel, who also goes by Rick M Biel, is a registered financial advisor currently at AMERICAN INDEPENDENT SECURITIES GROUP, LLC located in Spokane, Washington.

Richard is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1991. Richard has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Rick M Biel

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.
FIXED INSURANCE SALES 1312 N Monroe St Suite 93 Spokane, WA 99201, NOT INVESTMENT-RELATED, NATURE AND DUTIES - SELL FIXED INSURANCE PRODUCTS, GENERAL AGENT, START - 8/1999, 5 HRS/MONTH AND USUALLY NO TIME IS SPENT ON FIXED INSURANCE BUSINESS DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS.DBA: BIEL INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Current

April 23, 2019 - Present

AMERICAN INDEPENDENT SECURITIES GROUP, LLC

Office #1: 1312 N Monroe St Suite 93, Spokane, WA 99201
RIA
BD
CRD#: 135288
Spokane, WA
Current

April 23, 2019 - Present

AMERICAN INDEPENDENT SECURITIES GROUP, LLC

Office #1: 1312 N Monroe St Suite 93, Spokane, WA 99201
RIA
BD
CRD#: 135288
Spokane, WA
Past

July 23, 2007 - April 23, 2019

CAPITAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 8408
SPOKANE, WA
Past

March 7, 2007 - April 23, 2019

CAPITAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8408
SPOKANE, WA
Past

August 19, 1999 - March 7, 2007

UNITED HERITAGE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 35316
SPOKANE, WA
Past

August 5, 1998 - October 1, 1998

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 22, 1995 - July 2, 1998

INTERPACIFIC INVESTORS SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 4879
SEATTLE, WA
Past

June 30, 1995 - September 6, 1995

MOMENTUM INDEPENDENT NETWORK INC.

BD
CRD#: 17587
DALLAS, TX
Past

February 23, 1995 - July 7, 1995

SECURITIES MANAGEMENT & RESEARCH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 759
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA
Past

January 22, 1993 - October 7, 1993

PACIFIC CLIFFS CAPITAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 30327
Past

October 16, 1991 - December 31, 1992

INTERPACIFIC INVESTORS SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 4879
SEATTLE, WA
Past

June 17, 1991 - July 16, 1991

PFS INVESTMENTS INC.

BD
CRD#: 10111
DULUTH, GA

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
AI
AMERICAN INDEPENDENT SECURITIES GROUP, LLC
AMERICAN INDEPENDENT SECURITIES GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 135288 / SEC#: 801-69138, 8-66905

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/27/2008 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/3/2008 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/4/2008 Terminated)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/3/2008 Terminated)
District of Columbia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/3/2008 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/3/2008 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/3/2008 Terminated)
Idaho
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/11/2008 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/5/2008 Terminated)
Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/9/2008 Terminated)
Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/16/2008 Terminated)
Montana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/3/2008 Terminated)
Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/8/2008 Terminated)
New Mexico
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/3/2008 Terminated)
North Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/9/2008 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/3/2008 Terminated)
Oregon
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/3/2008 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/3/2008 Terminated)
Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/3/2008 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/3/2008 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Denver district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Alaska
(4/23/2019)
RR
Arizona
(4/23/2019)
RR
California
(4/23/2019)
RR
Colorado
(4/23/2019)
RR
Delaware
(6/17/2025)
RR
Florida
(4/23/2019)
RR
Georgia
(7/25/2023)
RR
Idaho
(4/23/2019)
RR
Iowa
(10/5/2021)
RR
Louisiana
(4/23/2019)
RR
Nevada
(2/22/2022)
RR
North Carolina
(3/12/2025)
RR
Oklahoma
(4/23/2021)
RR
Oregon
(11/27/2019)
RR
Pennsylvania
(4/23/2019)
RR
Texas
(4/23/2019)
RR
Washington
(4/23/2019)
IAR
Washington
(4/23/2019)
RR
Wyoming
(9/22/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 7/18/2007
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


AI
AMERICAN INDEPENDENT SECURITIES GROUP, LLC
AMERICAN INDEPENDENT SECURITIES GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 135288 / SEC#: 801-69138, 8-66905

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/27/2008 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/3/2008 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/4/2008 Terminated)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/3/2008 Terminated)
District of Columbia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/3/2008 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/3/2008 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/3/2008 Terminated)
Idaho
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/11/2008 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/5/2008 Terminated)
Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/9/2008 Terminated)
Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/16/2008 Terminated)
Montana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/3/2008 Terminated)
Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/8/2008 Terminated)
New Mexico
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/3/2008 Terminated)
North Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/9/2008 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/3/2008 Terminated)
Oregon
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/3/2008 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/3/2008 Terminated)
Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/3/2008 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/3/2008 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Denver district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
664 S Rivershore Lane Suite 150, Eagle, ID 83616
Mailing Address
Po Box 579, Eagle, ID 83616
Phone number
(208) 489-3131
Established
Idaho since 12/30/2004
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
34

SEC notice filing (49 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (50 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV2A - AMENDED 11/6/2025 (11/6/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
CARLSON, RYAN SHANEMEMBER, CEO4209072
FAXON, REYHEENA MARIAPRINCIPAL, FINOP4219599
KERBEIN, SHEILA APRINCIPAL, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER5571772
THOMAS, JOSEPH ALLISON JRMUNICIPAL PRICIPAL,REGISTERED OPTIONS AND SECURITIES FUTURES PRINCIPAL ,MEMBER1484206

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts2,987
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 604,888,609

Disclosures


Regulatory Event1

Red Flags


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Company Information


AMERICAN INDEPENDENT SECURITIES GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 135288Spokane, WA 99201

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