Philip S. Richards
Professional summary
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Philip Smith Richards, who also goes by Phil Richards, was a registered financial professional .
Philip is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1973. Philip had worked at 5 firms and has passed the SIE and Series 1 exams.
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Other business activities
CRS (Client Relationship Summary)
The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.
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Experience
February 9, 2012 - December 31, 2014
AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC
September 15, 2004 - July 22, 2011
EQUITY SERVICES, INC.
May 10, 2001 - June 18, 2004
MAIN STREET MANAGEMENT COMPANY
August 30, 1993 - May 15, 2001
WS GRIFFITH SECURITIES, INC.
August 7, 1973 - August 30, 1993
VP DISTRIBUTORS LLC
State Registrations and Notice Filings
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Exams
Series 1
Date: 5/14/1973
Registered Representative ExaminationCurrent Firm
AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC
CRD#: 14869 / SEC#: 801-undefined, 8-31296
Contact information
FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)
Documents
Part 2 Brochures
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| AMERITAS LIFE INSURANCE CORP. | BENEFICIAL OWNER | |
| BEASLEY, RYAN CHARLES | MEMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS | 2943009 |
| BERTHOLD, RICHARD AARON | VICE PRESIDENT, OPERATIONS | 4433172 |
| BIEL, ROLLIN LYNN | FINANCIAL AND OPERATIONS PRINCIPAL | 5101711 |
| HALVERSON, KELLY JAY | MEMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS | 7977580 |
| KINSELLA, MATTHEW JOHN | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 5217108 |
| KORTE, BRENT FRAZIER | MEMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS | 4808103 |
| ROBSON, JEREMY MICHAEL | PRESIDENT AND MEMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS | 4147931 |
| SCHUBAUER, TYLER JOSEPH | CORPORATE SECRETARY | 6392775 |
| SHERFFIUS, MARIA ELIZABETH | SECOND VICE PRESIDENT - COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 2726500 |
| WU, MICHELE XIAOMING | MEMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS | 7863936 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 21 |
| Arbitration | 2 |
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