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Richard D. Ehrhart

OPTSECURITIES
CHARLOTTE, NC 28202
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CRD#: 2653050
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Professional summary


Richard Dana Ehrhart, who also goes by Rick Ehrhart, is a registered financial professional currently at OPTSECURITIES, LLC located in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Richard is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1995. Richard has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 24 and Series 26 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Rick Ehrhart

Other business activities


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Certified licenses


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Experience


Current

November 19, 1999 - Present

OPTSECURITIES, LLC

Office #1: 200 S. College St. 16th Floor, Charlotte, NC, 28202Office #2: 200 S. College St. 16th Floor, Charlotte, NC, 28202
BD
CRD#: 47529
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

September 22, 1995 - November 17, 1997

ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 8158
MILWAUKEE, WI
Past

September 22, 1995 - November 17, 1997

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 2881
MILWAUKEE, WI

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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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

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Arkansas
(7/17/2020)
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California
(12/9/2016)
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District of Columbia
(2/19/2021)
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Florida
(9/13/2013)
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Georgia
(4/22/2014)
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Illinois
(4/4/2019)
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Indiana
(7/8/2014)
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Louisiana
(2/16/2015)
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Nebraska
(3/20/2018)
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Nevada
(3/19/2019)
RR
New Hampshire
(2/5/2021)
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New Jersey
(12/13/2018)
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New Mexico
(11/17/2020)
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North Carolina
(12/3/1999)
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Ohio
(5/20/2013)
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Puerto Rico
(8/5/2019)
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South Carolina
(7/31/2014)
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South Dakota
(3/5/2021)
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Texas
(4/15/2013)
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Utah
(3/11/2019)
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Vermont
(3/16/2021)
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Virginia
(7/31/2014)
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Washington
(3/12/2019)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 2/12/2004
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
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FINRA

Current Firm


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OPTSECURITIES, LLC
OPT CAPITAL, LLC | OPTSECURITIES, LLC | OPT SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 47529 / SEC#: , 8-51811

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


Main Address
200 S. College St. 16th Floor, Charlotte, NC, 28202
Mailing Address
200 S. College St. 16th Floor, Charlotte, NC, 28202
Phone number
(704) 731-5990
Established
North Carolina since 09/08/1998
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
OPTCAPITAL, LLCSOLE MEMBER
EHRHART, RICHARD DANACEO AND CHIEF SUPERVISORY OFFICER2653050
EHRHART, RICHARD DANACHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2653050
THORNTON, JONATHAN DAVIDCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER5095799

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Company Information


OPTSECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 47529Charlotte, NC 28202

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