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Richard L. Howard

SCISSORTAIL WEALTH MANAGEMENT
Tulsa, OK 74105
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CRD#: 4006791
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Professional summary

Richard L. Howard JR., who also goes by Rich Howard, Richard L. Howard, Richard Leo Howard Jr., Richard Howard, is a registered financial advisor currently at SCISSORTAIL WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC located in Tulsa, Oklahoma and LEVEL FOUR FINANCIAL, LLC located in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Richard is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1999. Richard has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 31 and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

Rich Howard | Richard L. Howard | Richard Leo Howard Jr. | Richard Howard

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 advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience

Current

January 15, 2023 - Present

SCISSORTAIL WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

Office #1: 1203 East 33rd Street Suite 100, Tulsa, OK 74105
RIA
CRD#: 297761
Tulsa, OK
Current

November 9, 2018 - Present

LEVEL FOUR FINANCIAL, LLC

Office #1: 1203 E. 33rd Street Suite 100, Tulsa, OK 74105
BD
CRD#: 25700
Tulsa, OK
Past

November 9, 2018 - December 31, 2022

SCISSORTAIL WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 297761
TULSA, OK
Past

January 14, 2009 - November 19, 2018

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

RIA
CRD#: 8174
TULSA, OK
Past

January 14, 2009 - November 19, 2018

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
TULSA, OK
Past

October 28, 1999 - January 15, 2009

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
TULSA, OK
Past

September 13, 1999 - January 15, 2009

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
TULSA, OK

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".
SW
SCISSORTAIL WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
SCISSORTAIL WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 297761 / SEC#: 801-114094

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/5/2018 Approved)

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
Alabama
(12/19/2019)
RR
California
(11/9/2018)
RR
Delaware
(11/9/2018)
RR
Georgia
(5/24/2022)
RR
Kansas
(6/21/2019)
RR
North Carolina
(6/12/2025)
RR
Oklahoma
(11/9/2018)
IAR
Oklahoma
(1/15/2023)
RR
Texas
(11/9/2018)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 9/30/1999
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 10/29/2003
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 9/9/1999
General Securities Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

SW
SCISSORTAIL WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
SCISSORTAIL WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 297761 / SEC#: 801-114094

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/5/2018 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
1203 East 33rd Street Suite 100, Tulsa, OK 74105
Mailing Address
Phone number
(918) 956-0500
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
10

SEC notice filing (10 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

SCISSORTAIL WRAP BROCHURE 2025 (3/25/2025)
SCISSORTAIL ADV 2A 2025 (3/25/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts2,571
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 587,542,847

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Company Information

SCISSORTAIL WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 297761Tulsa, OK 74105

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