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David B. Richards

GENERATIONAL WEALTH ADVISORS
FRISCO, TX
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CRD#: 2462119
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Professional summary


David Bruce Richards, who also goes by Dave Richards, is a registered financial advisor currently at GENERATIONAL WEALTH ADVISORS located in Frisco, Texas.

David is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1994. David has worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Dave Richards

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)SMART MOTION, 5210 LAGO VISTA LN, FRISCO, TX 75034. BEGAN 12/2008 OWNER OF AIRCRAFT CONSULTING BUSINESS. NOT INVESTMENT RELATED. DEVOTES 25 HRS/WK. 2)AMERICAN AIRLINES, 4333 AMON CARTER BLVD, FORT WORTH, TX 76155. BEGAN 7/2017 AS CAPTAIN. NOT INVESTMENT RELATED. DEVOTES 80 HRS/MO.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

June 9, 2015 - Present

GENERATIONAL WEALTH ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 135145
FRISCO, TX
Past

September 15, 2014 - June 1, 2015

INDEX FUND ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 109143
FRISCO, TX
Past

December 18, 2008 - October 14, 2014

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 134139
FRISCO, TX
Past

December 6, 2004 - December 31, 2013

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39543
FRISCO, TX
Past

March 11, 2004 - December 10, 2008

CHERRY BEKAERT WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 108504
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

March 3, 2004 - March 10, 2004

CHERRY BEKAERT WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 108504
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

July 28, 2003 - February 10, 2004

ERNST & YOUNG INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLP

RIA
CRD#: 110921
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

October 29, 2002 - July 11, 2003

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 105644
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

September 27, 2002 - November 18, 2004

CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC

BD
CRD#: 10358
SCHAUMBURG, IL
Past

May 6, 2002 - May 6, 2002

CAPITAL PLANNING GROUP

RIA
CRD#: 120031
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

April 3, 2002 - September 30, 2002

TRIAD ADVISORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 25803
ATLANTA, GA
Past

September 27, 1994 - February 27, 2002

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6694
ST. PETERSBURG, FL
Past

March 15, 1994 - October 5, 1994

ROBERT THOMAS SECURITIES, INC

BD
CRD#: 10147
ST. PETERSBURG, FL

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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GENERATIONAL WEALTH ADVISORS
GENERATIONAL WEALTH ADVISORS | TALIS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 135145 / SEC#: 801-67609

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/2/2007 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2007 Terminated)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/8/2007 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/8/2007 Terminated)

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
Texas
(6/9/2015)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 7/12/1999
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


GW
GENERATIONAL WEALTH ADVISORS
GENERATIONAL WEALTH ADVISORS | TALIS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 135145 / SEC#: 801-67609

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/2/2007 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2007 Terminated)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/8/2007 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/8/2007 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
3400 North Central Expressway Suite 100, Richardson, TX 75080
Mailing Address
Phone number
(972) 378-1795
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
55

SEC notice filing (9 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

GENERATIONAL WEALTH ADVISORS FORM ADV PART 2A (10/14/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts576
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 392,535,549

Red Flags


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Company Information


GENERATIONAL WEALTH ADVISORS

CRD#: 135145Frisco, TX

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