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Robert E. Richards

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CRD#: 2663610
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Robert E Richards, who also goes by Rob Richards, was a registered financial professional .

Robert is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1996. Robert had worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 55, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Rob Richards

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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Experience


Past

July 9, 2014 - April 9, 2015

BOUSTEAD SECURITIES, LLC

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CRD#: 141391
IRVINE, CA
Past

February 4, 2005 - July 7, 2014

FINANCE 500, INC.

BD
CRD#: 12981
DELRAY BEACH, FL
Past

January 2, 2004 - February 17, 2005

MARLINS CAPITAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 117468
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

January 11, 2000 - January 7, 2004

FORGE FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 100020
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

May 11, 1998 - November 30, 1999

THE AGEAN GROUP, INC

BD
CRD#: 30835
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

March 27, 1996 - May 19, 1998

NORTH AMERICAN CLEARING, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39118
LONGWOOD, FL
Past

February 5, 1996 - March 20, 1996

EMPIRE FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 28759
LONGWOOD, FL

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
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Series 63
Date: 3/29/2004
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
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Series 55
Date: 12/8/1999
Limited Representative-Equity Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
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Series 24
Date: 10/13/1999
General Securities Principal Examination

Current Firm


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BOUSTEAD SECURITIES, LLC
BOUSTEAD SECURITIES, LLC | MONARCH BAY SECURITIES, LLC | MONARCH BAY ASSOCIATES, LLC

CRD#: 141391 / SEC#: , 8-67384

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


Main Address
6 Venture Suite 395, Irvine, CA 92618
Mailing Address
6 Venture Suite 395, Irvine, CA 92618
Phone number
(949) 295-1580
Established
California since 04/19/2006
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (47 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
BOUSTEAD & COMPANY LIMITEDMEMBER
BULL, ROBERT LEE IVFINOP & PRINCIPAL1521134
MCCLORY, DANIEL JOSEPHMEMBER1390780
SMITH, LINCOLN JOSEPH JRPRESIDENT/ CEO / CCO2501422

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Company Information


BOUSTEAD SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 141391

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