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Richard M. Ligotti

LAGUNA NIGUEL SUMMIT WEALTH MANAGEMENT
Laguna Niguel, CA
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CRD#: 3116658
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Professional summary


Richard Michael Ligotti is a registered financial advisor currently at LAGUNA NIGUEL SUMMIT WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC located in Laguna Niguel, California.

Richard is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. Richard has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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(1) CA INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT - OFFERING SALES OF LIFE, LONG TERM CARE, AND INDEX ANNUTIES SINCE 06/2004. NON INVESTMENT RELATED, APPROX 10% TIME SPENT, BUSINESS CONDUCTED FROM OFFICE ADDRESS OF RECORD

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

July 29, 2016 - Present

LAGUNA NIGUEL SUMMIT WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 283837
Laguna Niguel, CA
Past

April 27, 2010 - July 18, 2016

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 7717
LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA
Past

April 26, 2010 - July 18, 2016

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7717
LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA
Past

March 1, 2006 - April 27, 2010

AFA ADVISOR SERVICES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 129104
LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA
Past

May 28, 2004 - April 27, 2010

AFA FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 127648
LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA
Past

September 26, 2003 - September 10, 2004

WILLIAM JORDAN INVESTMENTS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 127495
LAGURA HILLS, CA
Past

November 29, 2001 - June 7, 2004

SENTRA SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 10249
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

March 6, 2000 - December 4, 2001

SIGMA FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 14303
ANN ARBOR, MI
Past

October 15, 1998 - March 13, 2000

SII INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2225
APPLETON, WI

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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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
(7/29/2016)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
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IAR
Series 66
Date: 11/14/2002
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


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LAGUNA NIGUEL SUMMIT WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
LAGUNA NIGUEL SUMMIT WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | LNS

CRD#: 283837 / SEC#:

California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/29/2016 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
Laguna Niguel, CA
Mailing Address
Phone number
(949) 248-7035
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1

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Company Information


LAGUNA NIGUEL SUMMIT WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 283837Laguna Niguel, CA

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