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Richard E. Griffin

RICKSTAR FINANCIAL
YPSILANTI, MI 48197
CRD#: 2542692
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Richard Eugene Griffin JRRICKSTAR FINANCIAL

Professional summary

Richard Eugene Griffin JR is a registered financial advisor currently at RICKSTAR FINANCIAL, LLC located in Ypsilanti, Michigan.

Richard is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1994. Richard has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

June 12, 2026 - Present

RICKSTAR FINANCIAL, LLC

Office #1: 301 West Michigan Avenue Suite 404, Ypsilanti, MI 48197
RIA
CRD#: 340844
YPSILANTI, MI
Past

July 27, 2015 - June 18, 2026

NFSG CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 130814
YPSILANTI, MI
Past

July 1, 2015 - June 18, 2026

NEWBRIDGE SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 104065
YPSILANTI, MI
Past

June 1, 2010 - July 19, 2013

OSAIC FA, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 3978
SOUTHFIELD, MI
Past

May 12, 2009 - July 19, 2013

OSAIC FA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3978
SOUTHFIELD, MI
Past

February 13, 2006 - March 18, 2009

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
ANN ARBOR, MI
Past

June 21, 2005 - November 3, 2005

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
ANN ARBOR, MI
Past

March 23, 2000 - March 18, 2009

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
ANN ARBOR, MI
Past

January 4, 1999 - May 18, 1999

JWGENESIS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC

BD
CRD#: 38166
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

June 26, 1996 - January 4, 1999

CHATFIELD DEAN & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 14714
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO
Past

January 5, 1996 - July 1, 1996

JOSEPH CHARLES & ASSOC., INC.

BD
CRD#: 3949
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

September 25, 1995 - January 5, 1996

SPENCER EDWARDS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 22067
CENTENNIAL, CO
Past

March 31, 1995 - September 21, 1995

JOSEPH CHARLES & ASSOC., INC.

BD
CRD#: 3949
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

March 16, 1995 - April 12, 1995

A. T. BROD & CO. INC.

BD
CRD#: 1319
CLEVELAND, OH
Past

October 20, 1994 - March 21, 1995

CHATFIELD DEAN & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 14714
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO

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
Louisiana
(6/25/2026)
IAR
Michigan
(6/12/2026)
IAR
Texas
(6/12/2026)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 5/17/2006
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 10/28/1994
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 10/19/1994
General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

RF
RICKSTAR FINANCIAL, LLC
RICKSTAR FINANCIAL, LLC

CRD#: 340844 / SEC#:

Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/6/2026 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
301 West Michigan Avenue Suite 404, Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Mailing Address
Phone number
(734) 996-7345
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1

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Company Information

RICKSTAR FINANCIAL, LLC

CRD#: 340844Ypsilanti, MI 48197

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