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Richard J. Gatesman

AXCELUS FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTION COMPANY
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103
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CRD#: 2162534
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Professional summary


Richard John Gatesman II, who also goes by Richard John Gatesman II, is a registered financial professional currently at AXCELUS FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTION COMPANY located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Richard is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1991. Richard has worked at 16 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 82TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 24 and Series 26 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Richard John Gatesman Ii

Other business activities


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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

February 18, 2026 - Present

AXCELUS FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTION COMPANY

Office #1: 1650 Market Street 8th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19103
BD
CRD#: 38383
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Past

January 28, 2022 - March 11, 2026

TLG ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 111052
New York, NY
Past

January 28, 2022 - March 11, 2026

THE LEADERS GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 37157
New York, NY
Past

April 8, 2021 - November 3, 2021

SANCTUARY SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 205
MIAMI, FL
Past

February 11, 2020 - April 13, 2021

PACIFIC SELECT DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 4452
NEWPORT BEACH, CA
Past

March 28, 2019 - October 10, 2019

SWBC INVESTMENT COMPANY

RIA
CRD#: 140994
SAN ANTONIO, TX
Past

September 25, 2015 - October 10, 2019

SWBC INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 133715
SAN ANTONIO, TX
Past

June 11, 2013 - February 25, 2014

COREBRIDGE CAPITAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13158
HOUSTON, TX
Past

January 9, 2008 - August 21, 2013

AMERICAN GENERAL EQUITY SERVICES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 5435
HOUSTON, TX
Past

August 17, 2005 - November 19, 2007

TOWER SQUARE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 833
ISELIN, NJ
Past

January 30, 2004 - November 19, 2007

WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15840
ISELIN, NJ
Past

January 30, 2004 - November 19, 2007

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 615
ISELIN, NJ
Past

January 30, 2004 - November 19, 2007

METLIFE INVESTORS DISTRIBUTION COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 107622
ISELIN, NJ
Past

March 26, 2001 - November 19, 2007

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
ISELIN, NJ
Past

August 1, 1997 - April 6, 2000

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
SPRINGFIELD, MA
Past

August 1, 1997 - July 9, 2007

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4095
ISELIN, NJ
Past

January 30, 1996 - May 14, 1997

WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15840
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

October 15, 1992 - October 24, 1995

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4095
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 5, 1991 - August 25, 1992

JOHN HANCOCK DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 5249
BOSTON, MA

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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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
Pennsylvania
(2/18/2026)
RR
Texas
(2/18/2026)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 2/27/2018
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 82TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Limited Representative-Private Securities Offerings
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


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AXCELUS FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTION COMPANY
AXCELUS FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTION COMPANY | PHOENIX EQUITY PLANNING CORPORATION | PHILADELPHIA FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTION COMPANY | PFG DISTRIBUTION COMPANY | LOMBARD INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTION COMPANY

CRD#: 38383 / SEC#: , 8-48416

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Philadelphia district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
1650 Market Street 8th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Mailing Address
1650 Market Street 8th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone number
(484) 530-4800
Established
Delaware since 01/26/1995
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (49 States and Territories)


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Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
APPS BD, LLCSHAREHOLDER
BONNER, JOHN FRANCISDIRECTOR, VICE PRESIDENT, CONTROLLER, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, TREASURER, AND SECRETARY7983498
FISCHER, JOHN THOMASDIRECTOR1191103
KLEIN, VIRGINIA ANNDIRECTOR2985970
SODERBERG, ALISON NICOLEPRESIDENT & CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER6824140

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Company Information


AXCELUS FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTION COMPANY

CRD#: 38383Philadelphia, PA 19103

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