Richard Ahrens

CLEARSTEAD; HARTLAND & CO.; CLEARSTEAD ADVISORY SOLUTIONS

Cleveland, OH 44114

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CRD#: 2569915

Professional summary

Richard Ahrens, CFP®, who also goes by Richard A Ahrens, Richard Allen Ahrens Jr, is a registered financial advisor currently at CLEARSTEAD; HARTLAND & CO., LLC; CLEARSTEAD ADVISORY SOLUTIONS located in Cleveland, Ohio.

Richard is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. Richard has worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63 and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Richard A Ahrens | Richard Allen Ahrens Jr

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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CFP^®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 2007

Experience

Current

October 14, 2024 - Present

CLEARSTEAD; HARTLAND & CO., LLC; CLEARSTEAD ADVISORY SOLUTIONS

Office #1: 1100 Superior Ave East Suite 700, Cleveland, OH 44114

RIA

CRD#: 105674

Cleveland, OH

Past

May 5, 2020 - September 19, 2024

INDEPENDENCE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 306236

INDEPENDENCE, OH

Past

May 19, 2015 - February 11, 2022

STRATEGIC WEALTH PARTNERS, LTD.

RIA

CRD#: 148586

INDEPENDENCE, OH

Past

March 24, 2014 - October 23, 2014

HICKORY ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 167955

CONCORD, OH

Past

August 20, 2013 - March 12, 2014

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 134139

CLEVELAND, OH

Past

June 25, 2013 - March 12, 2014

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

CRD#: 39543

CLEVELAND, OH

Past

April 13, 2009 - November 2, 2009

KEY INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 136300

BROOKLYN, OH

Past

May 21, 2004 - May 2, 2007

OSAIC FA, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 3978

SOLON, OH

Past

May 7, 2003 - December 31, 2003

OSAIC FA, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 3978

SOLON, OH

Past

May 7, 2003 - May 10, 2006

THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

CRD#: 2580

FORT WAYNE, IN

Past

May 7, 2003 - May 2, 2007

OSAIC FA, INC.

CRD#: 3978

SOLON, OH

Past

January 23, 2003 - April 14, 2003

KEYBANC CAPITAL MARKETS INC.

CRD#: 566

CLEVELAND, OH

Past

October 16, 2000 - September 11, 2002

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 7471

NEW YORK, NY

Past

April 3, 2000 - September 8, 2000

BANC ONE SECURITIES CORPORATION

CRD#: 16999

CHICAGO, IL

Past

September 16, 1999 - March 30, 2000

KEYBANC CAPITAL MARKETS INC.

CRD#: 566

CLEVELAND, OH

Past

July 23, 1996 - September 3, 1999

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 7471

NEW YORK, NY

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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CLEARSTEAD; HARTLAND & CO., LLC; CLEARSTEAD ADVISORY SOLUTIONS

CRD#: 105674 / SEC#: 801-33554

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/29/1988 Approved)

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

Ohio
(10/14/2024)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 11/27/1996

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 8/16/1996

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 7/22/1996

General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

CLEARSTEAD; HARTLAND & CO., LLC; CLEARSTEAD ADVISORY SOLUTIONS

CRD#: 105674 / SEC#: 801-33554

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/29/1988 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

1100 Superior Ave East Suite 700, Cleveland, OH 44114

Mailing Address

Phone number

(216) 621-1090

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

223

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CLEARSTEAD FORM ADV PART 2A - PRIVATE CLIENT - 3-21-2025 (3/21/2025)

ADV PART 2A - CLEARSTEAD ADVISORY SOLUTIONS, A DIVISION OF CLEARSTEAD ADVISORS LLC - 3-21-2025 (3/21/2025)

CLEARSTEAD FORM ADV PART 2A - INSTITUTIONAL CLIENT - 3-21-2025 (3/21/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	12,144
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 24,294,182,322

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
11/19/2025	Cover Page	Report
11/27/2024	Cover Page	Report
01/10/2024	Cover Page	Report

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Richard Ahrens

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Richard Ahrens's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

INDEPENDENCE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

STRATEGIC WEALTH PARTNERS, LTD.

HICKORY ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

KEY INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

OSAIC FA, INC.

OSAIC FA, INC.

THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

OSAIC FA, INC.

KEYBANC CAPITAL MARKETS INC.

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

BANC ONE SECURITIES CORPORATION

KEYBANC CAPITAL MARKETS INC.

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

CLEARSTEAD; HARTLAND & CO., LLC; CLEARSTEAD ADVISORY SOLUTIONS

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 11/27/1996

Series 63

Date: 8/16/1996

Series 7

Date: 7/22/1996

Current Firm

CLEARSTEAD; HARTLAND & CO., LLC; CLEARSTEAD ADVISORY SOLUTIONS

Contact information

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

CLEARSTEAD; HARTLAND & CO., LLC; CLEARSTEAD ADVISORY SOLUTIONS

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