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Richard P. Cordova

MMA SECURITIES LLC
Schaumburg, IL 60173
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CRD#: 3207187
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Professional summary


Richard Peter Cordova, AIF® is a registered financial advisor currently at MMA SECURITIES LLC located in Schaumburg, Illinois.

Richard is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Richard has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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 Registered Representative is an employee of MMA Agency (1166 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10036), an affiliate of MMA Securities LLC. The Registered Representative conducts non-investment related business activities (up to approximately 5% of his time) for MMA Agency (e.g. support for its health & benefits services). These other business activities are not subject to broker-dealer licensing and registration requirements. All MMA Securities activities remain subject to the Firm's supervisory framework; Business Name: St. Francis de Sales Catholic School Investment Related: No Address: 11 S. Buesching Rd. Lake Zurich IL 60047 Nature of Business: Board Position (Board of Directors, Board of Trustees, etc.); Business Name: William Fremd High School Investment Related: No Address: 1000 S Quentin Rd, Palatine, IL 60067 Nature of Business: Varisty Football Coach.

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Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
AIF®

Experience


Current

April 1, 2020 - Present

MMA SECURITIES LLC

Office #1: 20 N. Martingale Road, Ste. 100, Schaumburg, IL 60173
RIA
BD
CRD#: 44254
Schaumburg, IL
Current

April 1, 2020 - Present

MMA SECURITIES LLC

Office #1: 20 N. Martingale Road, Ste. 100, Schaumburg, IL 60173
RIA
BD
CRD#: 44254
Schaumburg, IL
Past

April 19, 2016 - July 1, 2020

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 283330
CHICAGO, IL
Past

September 24, 2014 - September 22, 2016

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 42046
Schaumburg, IL
Past

September 24, 2014 - April 14, 2020

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 42046
Schaumburg, IL
Past

January 8, 2010 - September 2, 2014

FINANCIAL TELESIS INC

RIA
CRD#: 31012
SCHAUMBURG, IL
Past

January 8, 2010 - September 2, 2014

FINANCIAL TELESIS INC

BD
CRD#: 31012
SCHAUMBURG, IL
Past

September 8, 2009 - January 22, 2010

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
SCHAUMBURG, IL
Past

September 8, 2009 - January 22, 2010

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
SCHAUMBURG, IL
Past

July 14, 2008 - September 8, 2009

WATERSTONE FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 10078
SCHAUMBURG, IL
Past

April 10, 2008 - September 8, 2009

WATERSTONE FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10078
SCHAUMBURG, IL
Past

September 30, 2004 - December 15, 2006

EVERLAKE DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 100460
NORTHBROOK, IL
Past

May 28, 2004 - September 17, 2004

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
SCHAUMBURG, IL
Past

May 28, 2004 - September 17, 2004

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 6, 2003 - May 10, 2004

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
ITASCA, IL
Past

March 22, 2000 - May 10, 2004

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
ST. LOUIS, MO

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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MMA SECURITIES LLC
COMPASS FINANCIAL PARTNERS | NIA SECURITIES, L.L.C. | MMA SECURITIES LLC | MMA RETIREMENT & WEALTH | MMA - DAWSON | MMA - CENTURION | MMA - BROWER | MMA - BARNEY & BARNEY | MMA - ASSURANCE

CRD#: 44254 / SEC#: 801-100377, 8-50591

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/7/2015 Approved)
Connecticut
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/23/2013 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/2/2013 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New York district office)

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.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Arizona
(4/14/2020)
RR
California
(12/7/2021)
RR
Colorado
(4/1/2020)
RR
Connecticut
(1/7/2021)
RR
Delaware
(4/30/2025)
RR
Georgia
(4/1/2020)
IAR
Illinois
(4/1/2020)
RR
Illinois
(4/10/2020)
RR
Indiana
(4/14/2020)
RR
Iowa
(4/14/2020)
RR
Maryland
(4/1/2020)
RR
Massachusetts
(8/15/2022)
RR
Michigan
(4/14/2020)
RR
Missouri
(9/14/2022)
RR
Nevada
(4/14/2020)
RR
New Jersey
(4/1/2020)
RR
New York
(4/19/2022)
RR
North Carolina
(4/1/2020)
RR
Ohio
(4/8/2020)
IAR
Ohio
(8/22/2025)
RR
Oklahoma
(4/1/2020)
RR
South Carolina
(4/14/2020)
RR
Tennessee
(4/1/2020)
RR
Texas
(4/1/2020)
RR
Utah
(4/14/2020)
RR
Vermont
(4/1/2020)
RR
Washington
(4/1/2020)
RR
Wisconsin
(4/14/2020)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/18/2008
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


MS
MMA SECURITIES LLC
COMPASS FINANCIAL PARTNERS | NIA SECURITIES, L.L.C. | MMA SECURITIES LLC | MMA RETIREMENT & WEALTH | MMA - DAWSON | MMA - CENTURION | MMA - BROWER | MMA - BARNEY & BARNEY | MMA - ASSURANCE

CRD#: 44254 / SEC#: 801-100377, 8-50591

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/7/2015 Approved)
Connecticut
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/23/2013 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/2/2013 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New York district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
1166 Avenue Of The Americas, New York, NY 10036
Mailing Address
1166 Avenue Of The Americas, New York, NY 10036
Phone number
(917) 625-4069
Established
New Jersey since 02/03/1998
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees
179

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

MMAS PERSONALIZED ADVISORY SERVICES FIRM BROCHURE 03.2025 (3/27/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
MARSH INSURANCE & INVESTMENTS LLCOWNER
BARTKUS, BRIAN EDWARDSENIOR SUPERVISORY PRINCIPAL2827119
BLACKMORE, KIMBERLY LYNNFINOP, CFO, PFO, POO, AND DIRECTOR2219307
REID, CRAIG JPRESIDENT, DIRECTOR6280558
WEINSTOCK, JUDITH ANNCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER, CHIEF COUNSEL AND DIRECTOR8096565

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Company Information


MMA SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 44254Schaumburg, IL 60173

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