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Richard J. Harkless

U.S. BANCORP INVESTMENTS
Davis, CA 95616
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CRD#: 2858936
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Professional summary


Richard James Harkless, who also goes by Richard James Harkless, is a registered financial advisor currently at U.S. BANCORP INVESTMENTS, INC. located in Davis, California.

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 7 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Richard James Harkless

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
1) 05/03/2023 - BMO Investment Services - Investment Related - At Reported Business Locations - DBA for LPL Business (entity for LPL business) 2) 05/03/2023 - BMO Harris Bank - Investment Related - At Reported Business Locations - Financial Institution Duty - Advisor - Start Date: 07/19/2023 - 160 Hours Per Month/8 Hours During Trading - Time Spent: 100% 3) 05/03/2023 - Bank of the West - Investment Related - At Reported Business Locations - Notary - Start Date: 01/01/2013 - 1 Hour Per Month/0.5 During Trading

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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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®
None

Experience


Current

January 28, 2025 - Present

U.S. BANCORP INVESTMENTS, INC.

Office #1: 304 F St, Davis, CA 95616
RIA
BD
CRD#: 17868
Davis, CA
Current

January 28, 2025 - Present

U.S. BANCORP INVESTMENTS, INC.

Office #1: 24 E Carrillo St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
RIA
BD
CRD#: 17868
Santa Barbara, CA
Past

July 19, 2023 - February 7, 2025

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
SACRAMENTO, CA
Past

July 19, 2023 - February 7, 2025

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
SACRAMENTO, CA
Past

August 21, 2015 - July 19, 2023

BANCWEST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 29357
SACRAMENTO, CA
Past

June 22, 2015 - July 19, 2023

BANCWEST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 29357
SACRAMENTO, CA
Past

October 23, 2009 - November 21, 2014

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
SACRAMENTO, CA
Past

March 7, 2001 - October 23, 2009

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16361
DAVIS, CA
Past

April 25, 2000 - July 14, 2000

CITICORP INVESTMENT SERVICES

BD
CRD#: 23988
LONG ISLAND CITY, NY
Past

July 12, 1999 - March 21, 2000

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16361
BOSTON, MA
Past

March 17, 1997 - July 12, 1999

BA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 12965
OAKLAND, CA

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".
UB
U.S. BANCORP INVESTMENTS, INC.
CENTRAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC. | US BANCORP | U.S. BANCORP INVESTMENTS, INC. | U.S. BANCORP INVESTMENTS | FBS INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 17868 / SEC#: 801-68122, 8-35359

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/23/2007 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/24/2007 Terminated)
Arkansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/26/2007 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/24/2007 Terminated)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/26/2007 Terminated)
Idaho
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/24/2007 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/23/2007 Terminated)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/24/2007 Terminated)
Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/25/2007 Terminated)
Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/24/2007 Terminated)
Nebraska
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/24/2007 Terminated)
Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/15/2007 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/24/2007 Terminated)
Oregon
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/24/2007 Terminated)
South Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/24/2007 Terminated)
Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/23/2007 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/24/2007 Terminated)
Utah
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/23/2007 Terminated)
Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/24/2007 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/24/2007 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)

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
California
(1/28/2025)
IAR
California
(1/28/2025)
RR
Oregon
(2/26/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 8/17/2015
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


UB
U.S. BANCORP INVESTMENTS, INC.
CENTRAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC. | US BANCORP | U.S. BANCORP INVESTMENTS, INC. | U.S. BANCORP INVESTMENTS | FBS INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 17868 / SEC#: 801-68122, 8-35359

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/23/2007 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/24/2007 Terminated)
Arkansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/26/2007 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/24/2007 Terminated)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/26/2007 Terminated)
Idaho
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/24/2007 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/23/2007 Terminated)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/24/2007 Terminated)
Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/25/2007 Terminated)
Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/24/2007 Terminated)
Nebraska
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/24/2007 Terminated)
Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/15/2007 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/24/2007 Terminated)
Oregon
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/24/2007 Terminated)
South Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/24/2007 Terminated)
Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/23/2007 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/24/2007 Terminated)
Utah
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/23/2007 Terminated)
Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/24/2007 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/24/2007 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
60 Livingston Avenue Ep-mn-n2wc, Saint Paul, MN 55107
Mailing Address
60 Livingston Avenue Ep-mn-n2wc, Saint Paul, MN 55107
Phone number
(800) 888-4700
Established
Delaware since 02/25/1974
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
2,152

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

PART 2A APPENDIX 1 OF FORM ADV (PERSONAL PORTFOLIOS WRAP BROCHURE) (11/14/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
U.S. BANCORPPARENT CORPORATION
AHMAD, MASOODSENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, OPERATIONS MANAGER7887624
BEJASA, EILEENDIRECTOR7002808
CLARK, SHANNON KEITHDIRECTOR AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER5829700
FERGUSON, KIMBERLY NICOLECHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND DIRECTOR4120145
FLOUM, JOEL IRADIRECTOR2405754
LAWLOR, BETH DDIRECTOR5352662
MCCARTHY, MATTHEW RYANCHIEF LEGAL OFFICER6818984
MOLLOY, JOHN WILLIAM JR.DIRECTOR1939358
ROLLAND, JODI THOMPSONDIRECTOR2290884
SALSTROM, KYLE NORMANCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER, DIRECTOR5025315
STEGEMEYER, STEPHEN KYLEDIRECTOR2793064
STEINER, STEPHEN WARDCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT AND DIRECTOR2259345
WHANG, JAMESDIRECTOR2737019

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts66,996
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 19,296,734,956

Disclosures


Regulatory Event16
Arbitration12

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
12/19/2024
Cover Page
11/21/2023

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Company Information


U.S. BANCORP INVESTMENTS, INC.

CRD#: 17868Davis, CA 95616

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