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Dick Lam

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CRD#: 300876
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Professional summary


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Dick Lam was a registered financial professional .

Dick is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1968. Dick had worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 7TO, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 1, Series 14, Series 53, Series 24 and Series 40 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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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


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None

Experience


Past

May 20, 2016 - December 31, 2025

NORTHWEST INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 109737
San Francisco, CA
Past

December 11, 2015 - January 7, 2026

NORTHWEST INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 109737
San Francisco, CA
Past

July 8, 1997 - December 31, 2025

LAM SECURITIES INVESTMENTS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 17037
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

February 11, 1987 - July 21, 2022

LAM SECURITIES INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17037
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

October 10, 1983 - April 27, 1989

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7506
Past

July 26, 1971 - October 10, 1983

DAVIS, SKAGGS & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 208
Past

December 10, 1968 - June 27, 1971

MUTUAL FUND ASSOCIATES INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 1000001

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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

Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 11/4/1986
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 1/2/2023
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 12/2/1968
Registered Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 14
Date: 1/2/2023
Compliance Officer Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 40
Date: 2/17/1977
Registered Principal Examination

Current Firm


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NORTHWEST INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC.
NORTHWEST INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC | NORTHWEST INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 109737 / SEC#: , 8-65282

California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/20/2016 Approved)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/8/2014 Approved)
Montana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/16/2008 Approved)
Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/25/2003 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Denver district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
9 S Washington St Ste 210 Suite 210, Spokane, WA 99201
Mailing Address
9 S Washington St Ste 210, Spokane, WA 99201
Phone number
(509) 252-4140
Established
Washington since 02/25/2000
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
16

FINRA licenses (13 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
GRUBB, SEAN MICHAELPRESIDENT/SECRETARY/CCO/CFO4110305

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts95
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 35,259,644

Disclosures


Regulatory Event1
Arbitration1

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Company Information


NORTHWEST INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 109737

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