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Walter C. Richardson

CS PLANNING CORP
Santa Monica, CA 90404
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CRD#: 2989191
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Professional summary


Walter C Richardson, who also goes by Rickey Richardson, Walter Clement Richardson, Walter Richardson, is a registered financial advisor currently at CS PLANNING CORP located in Santa Monica, California.

Walter is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. Walter has worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Rickey Richardson | Walter Clement Richardson | Walter 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.
UPWARD MEDIA PARTNERS; NOT INVESTMENT RELATED; 21200 Oxnard St. #6311, WOODLANDHILLS/CA; NATURE OF BUSINESS: DEVELOPING CONTENT FOR MEDIA; TITLE: CO-FOUNDER; START DATE: 06/2019; DURING BUSINESS HOURS - 0; AFTER BUSINESS HOURS - 15.

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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®
None

Experience


Current

August 15, 2023 - Present

CS PLANNING CORP

Office #1: 2450 Colorado Ave. Ste 10, Santa Monica, CA 90404
RIA
CRD#: 149937
Santa Monica, CA
Past

July 30, 2019 - September 11, 2023

MORGAN STANLEY

RIA
CRD#: 149777
Northfield, NJ
Past

July 29, 2019 - September 11, 2023

MORGAN STANLEY

BD
CRD#: 149777
Northfield, NJ
Past

November 15, 2017 - July 30, 2019

VANDERBILT ADVISORY SERVICES

RIA
CRD#: 116537
WOODLAND HILLS, CA
Past

November 15, 2017 - July 30, 2019

VANDERBILT SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 5953
WOODBURY, NY
Past

August 18, 2016 - November 16, 2017

CAPITAL MARKETS IQ, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 134921
Los Angeles, CA
Past

July 28, 2016 - September 7, 2016

CONCERT WEALTH MANAGEMENT

RIA
CRD#: 141253
Woodland Hills, CA
Past

October 18, 2012 - July 6, 2016

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

August 15, 2012 - July 6, 2016

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

March 19, 2002 - July 8, 2002

AMERIPRISE ADVISOR SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5979
DETROIT, MI
Past

July 13, 2000 - April 1, 2002

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
PURCHASE, NY
Past

March 24, 1999 - June 22, 2000

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7471
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 27, 1998 - December 22, 1998

BARRON CHASE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 18969
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

January 16, 1998 - March 10, 1998

THE BOSTON GROUP

BD
CRD#: 37652
LOS ANGELES, 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".
CP
CS PLANNING CORP
AMY T. SHARP, CFP, LLC | WELLER CAPITAL | WEALTH & INCOME SOLUTIONS | W. O. STONE ADVISORS | VERTICAL ASCENT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | VALOR WEALTH PARTNERS | TRUE NORTH WEALTH ADVISORS | THIGPEN GROUP WEALTH ADVISORS | THE COLLINGWOOD GROUP | THAYER & CO. TOTAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT | TECHNICAL MNGT GP | TAO PRIVATE WEALTH | TANDEM ASSET MANAGEMENT | SYNERGY FINANCIAL | STRATEGIC FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS, INC. | SOCIETYHAG ADVISORS | SILVERLIGHT ASSET MANAGEMENT | SEVEN SUMMITS CAPITAL | SELTUN FINANCIAL GROUP | SAGACE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | RICHARDSON WEALTH MANAGEMENT | RENEE REKSC & ASSOCIATES | REDSTONE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | PRESTIGE WORLDWIDE WEALTH PARTNERS, INC. | PRESTIGE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PACIFIC NORTHWEST ADVISORY | OLYMPUS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | OAK & VINE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | NOBLE PRIVATE WEALTH | MORIN PRIVATE CLIENT GROUP | MJC PARTNERS | MILESTONE PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MERIDIAN WEALTH ALLIANCE | MEMBERS' WEALTH | MCDANIEL REGISTER ADVISORS | MCDANIEL & REGISTER | MAVERICK WEALTH SOLUTIONS LLC | MATTHEW FEVOLA WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LENOIR AND ASSOCIATES | KBR RETIREMENT AND INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS | KBA WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | ILLUMINE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ILLUMINE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | GUIDEPOINT PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FOUR POINTS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FINANCIAL ALTERNATIVES | EVERGREEN WEALTH | CULTIVANT | CS PLANNING CORP | COVATO CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | COUGLAR WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CONSCIOUS CAPITAL ADVISORS | COMMON SENSE PORTFOLIOS | COLLINGWOOD WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CHINESE ABRAHAM INVESTMENT ADVISORS | CHANDLER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CARAVELA | CAELESTIBUS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BRANNING WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BRANDENBURG FINANCIAL SERVICES | BLUEWATER CAPITAL

CRD#: 149937 / SEC#: 801-70381

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/10/2009 Approved)
Mississippi
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/23/2009 Terminated)

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
California
(8/15/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 10/17/2012
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


CP
CS PLANNING CORP
AMY T. SHARP, CFP, LLC | WELLER CAPITAL | WEALTH & INCOME SOLUTIONS | W. O. STONE ADVISORS | VERTICAL ASCENT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | VALOR WEALTH PARTNERS | TRUE NORTH WEALTH ADVISORS | THIGPEN GROUP WEALTH ADVISORS | THE COLLINGWOOD GROUP | THAYER & CO. TOTAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT | TECHNICAL MNGT GP | TAO PRIVATE WEALTH | TANDEM ASSET MANAGEMENT | SYNERGY FINANCIAL | STRATEGIC FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS, INC. | SOCIETYHAG ADVISORS | SILVERLIGHT ASSET MANAGEMENT | SEVEN SUMMITS CAPITAL | SELTUN FINANCIAL GROUP | SAGACE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | RICHARDSON WEALTH MANAGEMENT | RENEE REKSC & ASSOCIATES | REDSTONE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | PRESTIGE WORLDWIDE WEALTH PARTNERS, INC. | PRESTIGE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PACIFIC NORTHWEST ADVISORY | OLYMPUS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | OAK & VINE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | NOBLE PRIVATE WEALTH | MORIN PRIVATE CLIENT GROUP | MJC PARTNERS | MILESTONE PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MERIDIAN WEALTH ALLIANCE | MEMBERS' WEALTH | MCDANIEL REGISTER ADVISORS | MCDANIEL & REGISTER | MAVERICK WEALTH SOLUTIONS LLC | MATTHEW FEVOLA WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LENOIR AND ASSOCIATES | KBR RETIREMENT AND INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS | KBA WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | ILLUMINE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ILLUMINE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | GUIDEPOINT PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FOUR POINTS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FINANCIAL ALTERNATIVES | EVERGREEN WEALTH | CULTIVANT | CS PLANNING CORP | COVATO CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | COUGLAR WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CONSCIOUS CAPITAL ADVISORS | COMMON SENSE PORTFOLIOS | COLLINGWOOD WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CHINESE ABRAHAM INVESTMENT ADVISORS | CHANDLER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CARAVELA | CAELESTIBUS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BRANNING WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BRANDENBURG FINANCIAL SERVICES | BLUEWATER CAPITAL

CRD#: 149937 / SEC#: 801-70381

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/10/2009 Approved)
Mississippi
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/23/2009 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
3395 Sw Garden View Ave, Portland, OR 97225
Mailing Address
Phone number
(503) 292-5853
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
60

SEC notice filing (37 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CS PLANNING CORP DBA THE COLLINGWOOD GROUP (7/18/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts6,132
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,266,223,484

Red Flags


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Company Information


CS PLANNING CORP

CRD#: 149937Santa Monica, CA 90404

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