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Ira R. Richardson

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CRD#: 2986416
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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.

Ira Richard Richardson, who also goes by Ira R Richardson Jr, Rick Richardson, Ricky Richardson, Ira Richard Richardson Jr, Ira Richard Richardson, was a registered financial professional .

Ira is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1998. Ira had worked at 20 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 6TO, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Ira R Richardson Jr | Rick Richardson | Ricky Richardson | Ira Richard Richardson Jr | Ira Richard Richardson

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.
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


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Past

February 15, 2021 - June 9, 2021

VERITY ASSET MANAGEMENT

RIA
CRD#: 158667
Jacksonville, FL
Past

January 5, 2021 - June 9, 2021

VERITY INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 41527
DURHAM, NC
Past

August 11, 2020 - October 29, 2020

CAPITAL MARKETS IQ, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 134921
Jacksonville, FL
Past

December 10, 2019 - August 7, 2020

CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 15708
JACKSONVILLE, FL
Past

December 9, 2019 - August 7, 2020

CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15708
JACKSONVILLE, FL
Past

June 5, 2019 - December 4, 2019

CAPITAL MARKETS IQ, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 134921
Jacksonville, FL
Past

August 8, 2018 - June 10, 2019

CAPITAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 118260
JACKSONVILLE, FL
Past

June 11, 2018 - August 2, 2018

CREATIVEONE SECURITIES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 152974
Jacksonville, FL
Past

June 4, 2018 - August 2, 2018

CREATIVEONE SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 152974
Jacksonville, FL
Past

October 31, 2017 - June 7, 2018

EQUITY SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 265
JACKSONVILLE, FL
Past

October 11, 2017 - June 7, 2018

EQUITY SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 265
JACKSONVILLE, FL
Past

August 5, 2014 - December 24, 2015

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
JACKSONVILLE, FL
Past

August 4, 2014 - December 24, 2015

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
JACKSONVILLE, FL
Past

October 17, 2013 - February 10, 2014

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10409
JACKSONVILLE, FL
Past

September 19, 2013 - February 10, 2014

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
JACKSONVILLE, FL
Past

February 8, 2013 - May 15, 2013

VERITRUST FINANCIAL, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 106594
JACKSONVILLE, FL
Past

February 1, 2013 - May 15, 2013

VERITRUST FINANCIAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 106594
JACKSONVILLE, FL
Past

January 22, 2013 - January 25, 2013

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC

RIA
CRD#: 149018
JACKSONVILLE, FL
Past

November 30, 2012 - January 25, 2013

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6694
JACKSONVILLE, FL
Past

October 5, 2012 - December 6, 2012

NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 5167
BATON ROUGE, LA
Past

May 4, 2012 - July 24, 2012

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

RIA
CRD#: 18387
LITTLE ROCK, AR
Past

May 4, 2012 - July 24, 2012

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

BD
CRD#: 18387
LITTLE ROCK, AR
Past

November 18, 2011 - April 20, 2012

FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 7461
LAKE CHARLES, LA
Past

November 1, 2011 - April 20, 2012

FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7461
LAKE CHARLES, LA
Past

March 13, 2007 - November 2, 2011

1ST GLOBAL ADVISORS INC

RIA
CRD#: 111133
SPARTANBURG, SC
Past

March 13, 2007 - November 2, 2011

1ST GLOBAL CAPITAL CORP.

BD
CRD#: 30349
SPARTANBURG, SC
Past

June 19, 2006 - March 6, 2007

STATE FARM VP MANAGEMENT CORP.

BD
CRD#: 43036
BLOOMINGTON, IL
Past

August 13, 2002 - June 5, 2006

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 16361
DALLAS, TX
Past

August 12, 2002 - June 5, 2006

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16361
DALLAS, TX
Past

November 15, 1999 - August 14, 2002

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
DALLAS, TX
Past

November 15, 1999 - August 14, 2002

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 10, 1998 - July 26, 1999

INVESTORS SECURITY COMPANY, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2331
SUFFOLK, VA

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".
VA
VERITY ASSET MANAGEMENT
ENCOMPASS MORE | VERITY ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC. | VERITY ASSET MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 158667 / SEC#: 801-66730

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/26/2006 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/2/1999
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


VA
VERITY ASSET MANAGEMENT
ENCOMPASS MORE | VERITY ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC. | VERITY ASSET MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 158667 / SEC#: 801-66730

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/26/2006 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
280 S Mangum St Ste 550, Durham, NC 27701-3676
Mailing Address
Phone number
(919) 490-6717
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
67

SEC notice filing (35 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A (8/29/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts7,199
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,041,329,944

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Company Information


VERITY ASSET MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 158667

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