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Richard L. Spencer

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CRD#: 3055721
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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.

Richard Lewis Spencer, who also goes by Richard Lewis Spencer III, Rick Spencer, Richard Lewis Spencer III, was a registered financial professional .

Richard is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1998. Richard had worked at 15 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Richard Lewis Spencer Iii | Rick Spencer | Richard Lewis Spencer Iii

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 26, 2021 - December 4, 2024

FIRST COMMAND ADVISORY SERVICES

RIA
CRD#: 281958
FORT WORTH, TX
Past

May 26, 2021 - December 4, 2024

FIRST COMMAND BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3641
FORT WORTH, TX
Past

August 7, 2020 - March 3, 2021

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

RIA
CRD#: 5393
Westlake, TX
Past

August 7, 2020 - March 3, 2021

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 5393
Westlake, TX
Past

March 9, 2020 - July 23, 2020

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 283330
Grapevine, TX
Past

March 9, 2020 - July 23, 2020

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 42046
Grapevine, TX
Past

October 25, 2019 - January 2, 2020

AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES

RIA
CRD#: 104556
IRVING, TX
Past

October 25, 2019 - January 2, 2020

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13686
DALLAS, TX
Past

September 11, 2015 - October 25, 2019

1ST GLOBAL ADVISORS INC

RIA
CRD#: 111133
DALLAS, TX
Past

September 11, 2015 - October 25, 2019

1ST GLOBAL CAPITAL CORP.

BD
CRD#: 30349
DALLAS, TX
Past

February 7, 2013 - July 2, 2015

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7870
FORT WORTH, TX
Past

February 7, 2013 - July 2, 2015

TD AMERITRADE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 111514
FORT WORTH, TX
Past

January 31, 2013 - July 2, 2015

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7870
FORT WORTH, TX
Past

July 5, 2011 - January 17, 2013

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7784
WESTLAKE, TX
Past

April 5, 2010 - May 27, 2011

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
FORT WORTH, TX
Past

December 13, 2000 - May 4, 2005

WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10582
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

May 11, 2000 - December 13, 2000

WELLS FARGO BROKERAGE SERVICES, L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 16100
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

September 11, 1998 - February 9, 2000

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13686
DALLAS, TX

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".
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FIRST COMMAND ADVISORY SERVICES
FIRST COMMAND ADVISORY SERVICES

CRD#: 281958 / SEC#: 801-56942

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/28/2005 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 4/21/2010
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 11/13/1998
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


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FIRST COMMAND ADVISORY SERVICES
FIRST COMMAND ADVISORY SERVICES

CRD#: 281958 / SEC#: 801-56942

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/28/2005 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
1 Firstcomm Plaza, Fort Worth, TX 76109
Mailing Address
Po Box 2387, Fort Worth, TX 76113-2387
Phone number
(817) 731-8621
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1,787

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

WRAP PROGRAM BROCHURE (10/30/2024)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts110,166
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 22,090,760,499

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Company Information


FIRST COMMAND ADVISORY SERVICES

CRD#: 281958

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