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Richard John Durso

Richard J. Durso

RTD FINANCIAL ADVISORS
CRD#: 2772293
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Richard John Durso
Richard John DursoRTD FINANCIAL ADVISORS

Professional summary


Richard John Durso, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at RTD FINANCIAL ADVISORS INC .

Richard is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. Richard has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 7, Series 9 and Series 10 exams.

Core Areas of Focus


Estate & Generational Planning Issues
Financial Psychology/Coaching
High Net Worth Client Needs
Investment Advice with Ongoing Management
Retirement Plan Investment Advice

Biography


Richard Durso attended LaSalle High School and St. Joseph’s University (Bachelor of Science in Business Management and M.B.A. in Finance) and has earned the CFP®, ChFC, and AEP.  His professional experience includes financial planning and investment management.  As a financial planner, he is passionate about bringing structure and organization to his clients’ lives by cultivating a plan based upon their life goals and unique situations.  He is a firm believer in establishing goals, developing a plan, and having the vigor to stick to that plan. Richard’s specialty is to ensure that family wealth and values are passed down to future generations through proper estate and financial planning.Richard is a contributor the Journal of Financial Planning and has been quoted by financial publications such as Kiplinger’s and MSN Money.  Richard is the chair of the education committee and board member for the Philadelphia Chapter of the Financial Planning Association.  He is also a member of NAPFA and the Philadelphia Estate Planning Council.  Richard was born and raised in Philadelphia.  He is married and has two daughters.  Richard balances his time with family, work, ice hockey, and a healthy lifestyle.

Question & Answer


What are your service offerings?
Retirement Planning
Comprehensive Financial Planni...
Investment Planning
Tax Planning
Estate Planning
What is your minimum asset requirement?
1M
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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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Start date: 2004

Experience


Current

March 16, 2009 - Present

RTD FINANCIAL ADVISORS INC

RIA
CRD#: 110744
Past

October 26, 2005 - March 16, 2007

GLOBAL ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 487
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

July 31, 2003 - May 20, 2004

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7870
JENKINTOWN, PA
Past

April 3, 2003 - May 20, 2004

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7870
OMAHA, NE
Past

November 21, 2002 - April 2, 2003

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

July 20, 1998 - September 16, 2002

VANGUARD MARKETING CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7452
MALVERN, PA
Past

December 17, 1996 - July 24, 1998

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

December 17, 1996 - July 24, 1998

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
RTD FINANCIAL ADVISORS INC
RTD FINANCIAL ADVISORS INC
PINNACLE FINANCIAL ADVISORY GROUP OF RTD | RTD FINANCIAL ADVISORS INC

CRD#: 110744 / SEC#: 801-19015

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/13/1983 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
Pennsylvania
(3/16/2009)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 7/18/2003
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


RTD FINANCIAL ADVISORS INC
RTD FINANCIAL ADVISORS INC
PINNACLE FINANCIAL ADVISORY GROUP OF RTD | RTD FINANCIAL ADVISORS INC

CRD#: 110744 / SEC#: 801-19015

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/13/1983 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
30 S. 17th Street Ste 1620, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Mailing Address
Phone number
(215) 557-3800
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
39

SEC notice filing (19 States and Territories)


Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

RTD FINANCIAL ADVISORS INC FORM ADV PART 2 (1/12/2026)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts2,979
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 2,381,633,715

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Company Information


RTD FINANCIAL ADVISORS INC

RTD FINANCIAL ADVISORS INC

CRD#: 110744

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