RH
Richard A. Hultquist
SCS
Bellevue, WA 98004
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CRD#: 2857110
RH
Professional summary
Richard Alan Hultquist, who also goes by Rich Hultquist, is a registered financial advisor currently at SCS located in Bellevue, Washington and LPL FINANCIAL LLC located in Bellevue, Washington.
Richard is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1997. Richard has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 26 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Rich Hultquist
Other business activities
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1. 10/13/2025 - SCS - DBA for LPL Business (entity for LPL business) - Investment Related- At Reported Business Location(s) - OBA Start Date: 11/10/2025 - 160 Hrs/Mth - 160 Hrs During Trading 2) 10/14/2025 - SCS - Investment Related - Registered Investment Advisor Hybrid - At Reported Business Location(s) - Start Date:11/10/2025 - 160 Hrs/Mth - 160 Hrs During Trading.I provide investment advisory services through SCS, an independent investment advisor firm. I started this business activity in 10/2025. I expect to spend approximately 160 hours per month on this activity. Please see the advisory firm's Form ADV for more information about its address, the nature of its business, its owners, and its services at http://www.adviserinfo.sec.gov/IAPD. The firm is separate from and independent of LPL Financial 3)10/14/2025 - SCS - Investment Related - Registered Investment Advisor DBA - At Reported Business Location(s) - Start Date:11/10/2025 - 160 Hrs/Mth - 160 Hrs During Trading.I provide investment advisory services through SCS, an independent investment advisor firm. I started this business activity in 10/2025. I expect to spend approximately 160 hours per month on this activity. Please see the advisory firm's Form ADV for more information about its address, the nature of its business, its owners, and its services at http://www.adviserinfo.sec.gov/IAPD. The firm is separate from and independent of LPL Financial.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
NoneExperience
Current
October 13, 2025 - Present
SCS
Office #1: 10900 Ne 8th Street 15th Floor - Suite 1550, Bellevue, WA 98004RIA
CRD#: 310849
Bellevue, WA
Current
October 13, 2025 - Present
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
Office #1: 10900 Ne 8th St.15th Fl #1550, Bellevue, WA 98004RIA
BD
CRD#: 6413
Bellevue, WA
Past
April 2, 2024 - November 7, 2025
ASSUREDPARTNERS INVESTMENT ADVISORS
RIA
CRD#: 309550
Seattle, WA
Past
April 25, 2006 - May 9, 2024
M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 43285
SEATTLE, WA
Past
April 18, 2006 - October 15, 2025
M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 43285
SEATTLE, WA
Past
March 31, 2004 - April 19, 2006
FINANCIAL TELESIS INC
BD
CRD#: 31012
RENTON, WA
Past
November 19, 2003 - April 2, 2004
TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 16164
EVERETT, WA
Past
June 16, 2003 - April 2, 2004
TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC
BD
CRD#: 16164
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Past
May 9, 2000 - December 17, 2001
AMERICAN UNITED LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
BD
CRD#: 1075
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Past
May 9, 2000 - April 21, 2003
ONEAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 4173
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Past
March 31, 1997 - April 24, 2000
PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 1137
DES MOINES, IA
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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SC
SCS
BENSLER, LLC | SOUND CONSULTING SERVICES | SCS
CRD#: 310849 / SEC#: 801-119764
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/9/2020 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.RR
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
RR
Alaska(10/13/2025)
RR
Arizona(10/13/2025)
RR
California(10/13/2025)
RR
Idaho(10/13/2025)
RR
Montana(10/13/2025)
RR
Oregon(10/13/2025)
RR
Washington(10/13/2025)
IAR
Washington(10/13/2025)
RR
Wyoming(10/13/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
SC
SCS
BENSLER, LLC | SOUND CONSULTING SERVICES | SCS
CRD#: 310849 / SEC#: 801-119764
RIA
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Contact information
Main Address
10900 Ne 8th Street 15th Floor - Suite 1550, Bellevue, WA 98004
Mailing Address
Phone number
(425) 452-1222
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
41
SEC notice filing (19 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 3,472 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 1,637,626,061 |
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