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Richard B. Czechowski

WS WEALTH MANAGEMENT
La Jolla, CA
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CRD#: 2172399
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Professional summary


Richard Brian Czechowski, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at WS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC located in La Jolla, California.

Richard is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1991. Richard has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 3, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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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. 6/14/2005 - DKRC Enterprises, Inc. - Investment Related - BUSINESS ENTITY FOR Tax/Investment Purposes Only. 2. 2/14/2012 - KING, CZECHOWSKI FINANCIAL GROUP - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - DBA for LPL Business (entity for LPL Business). 3. 5/18/2020 - Patenaude Wealth Management - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - DBA for LPL Business (entity for LPL business) - Start Date: 06/01/2020 - 160 Hours Per Month/160 Hours During Securities Trading.

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Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Start date: 1994

Experience


Current

May 10, 2021 - Present

WS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 168114
La Jolla, CA
Past

May 16, 2005 - April 9, 2021

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

May 16, 2005 - April 9, 2021

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

November 28, 2000 - May 23, 2005

PIPER SANDLER & CO.

RIA
CRD#: 665
LAJOLLA, CA
Past

November 9, 2000 - May 23, 2005

PIPER SANDLER & CO.

BD
CRD#: 665
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

July 12, 1999 - December 5, 2000

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16361
BOSTON, MA
Past

June 10, 1994 - July 12, 1999

BA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 12965
OAKLAND, CA
Past

September 30, 1991 - February 12, 1993

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7506
NEW YORK, NY

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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Virginia
(5/10/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 3/17/1998
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 3
Date: 10/28/1991
National Commodity Futures Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


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WS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
W&S WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | WS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 168114 / SEC#:

Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/23/2013 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
509 Fodderstack Rd, Washington, VA 22747
Mailing Address
Phone number
(703) 999-5065
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
3

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts65
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 78,005,900

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Company Information


WS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 168114La Jolla, CA

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