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Richard K. Zachary

TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES
Waltham, MA 02451
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CRD#: 4039622
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Professional summary


Richard Kevin Zachary, AIF®, who also goes by Richard Kevin Zachary, Richard Zachary, Richard K Zachary, is a registered financial advisor currently at TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC located in Waltham, Massachusetts.

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 14 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 31 and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Richard Kevin Zachary | Richard Zachary | Richard K Zachary

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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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

October 15, 2024 - Present

TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 225 Wyman Street, Waltham, MA 02451
RIA
BD
CRD#: 20472
Waltham, MA
Current

October 4, 2024 - Present

TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 225 Wyman Street, Waltham, MA 02451
RIA
BD
CRD#: 20472
Waltham, MA
Past

April 25, 2023 - September 10, 2024

FIDELITY PERSONAL AND WORKPLACE ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 288590
SHREWSBURY, MA
Past

February 18, 2023 - September 10, 2024

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7784
SHREWSBURY, MA
Past

July 19, 2022 - February 7, 2023

HARRISDIRECT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 42159
Boston, MA
Past

July 14, 2022 - February 7, 2023

E*TRADE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 29106
Boston, MA
Past

October 4, 2021 - June 21, 2022

SAYBRUS EQUITY SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 153319
HARTFORD, CT
Past

April 18, 2019 - July 1, 2021

NATIONWIDE INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 142373
COLUMBUS, OH
Past

April 17, 2019 - July 1, 2021

NATIONWIDE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7110
COLUMBUS, OH
Past

October 10, 2018 - April 29, 2019

CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 15708
Acton, MA
Past

September 20, 2018 - April 29, 2019

CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15708
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

June 28, 2018 - September 14, 2018

CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 13941
Worcester, MA
Past

June 6, 2018 - September 14, 2018

CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13941
Worcester, MA
Past

February 27, 2008 - January 5, 2018

NATIONWIDE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7110
COLUMBUS, OH
Past

January 18, 2006 - February 21, 2008

HIMCO DISTRIBUTION SERVICES COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6604
HARTFORD, CT
Past

August 19, 2005 - November 30, 2005

AMUNDI ASSET MANAGEMENT US, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 107719
BOSTON, MA
Past

May 31, 2001 - November 30, 2005

AMUNDI DISTRIBUTOR US, INC.

BD
CRD#: 24497
BOSTON, MA
Past

December 7, 1999 - April 10, 2001

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
PURCHASE, NY

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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TI
TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC
ADVICE & PLANNING SERVICES | TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC | TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, INC. | TIAA-CREF BROKERAGE SERVICES | TIAA-CREF ADVICE AND PLANNING SERVICES | COLLEGE RETIREMENT EQUITIES FUND | ADVICE AND PLANNING SERVICES

CRD#: 20472 / SEC#: 801-63550, 8-44454

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/24/2004 Approved)
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
Florida
(1/29/2025)
RR
Massachusetts
(10/4/2024)
IAR
Massachusetts
(10/15/2024)
RR
North Carolina
(10/30/2025)
RR
Rhode Island
(7/16/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 5/25/2018
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 12/27/1999
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


TI
TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC
ADVICE & PLANNING SERVICES | TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC | TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, INC. | TIAA-CREF BROKERAGE SERVICES | TIAA-CREF ADVICE AND PLANNING SERVICES | COLLEGE RETIREMENT EQUITIES FUND | ADVICE AND PLANNING SERVICES

CRD#: 20472 / SEC#: 801-63550, 8-44454

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/24/2004 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New York district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
730 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10017-3206
Mailing Address
8500 Andrew Carnegie Boulevard Mail Stop Ssc/c2/08, Charlotte, NC 28262-8500
Phone number
(704) 988-3565
Established
Delaware since 01/01/2004
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
1,319

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


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

Part 2 Brochures

ADVICE & PLANNING SERVICES PORTFOLIO ADVISOR WRAP FEE PROGRAM - OCTOBER 20, 2025 (10/16/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
TEACHERS INSURANCE AND ANNUITY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICASOLE OWNER OF APPLICANT
ABBOTT, ROSS HAMLETPRESIDENT, CEO (INTERIM), CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, ELECTED MANAGER2756063
BARNHILL, HELEN GWYNCHIEF LEGAL OFFICER2574877
BELLUCCI, RAYMOND JOHNELECTED MANAGER1807977
HEASLIP, DEREK JAMESELECTED MANAGER6318596
INTIHAR, JEREMY ROSSCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER - REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISER5040823
LEWIS, BENJAMIN HERBERTELECTED MANAGER1687894
MANGANO, JENNIFER LYNNCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER7659359
MUKHERJEE, NILADRIELECTED MANAGER5227234
SARAVANAN, SHANKARVICE PRESIDENT, ELECTED MANAGER7789140
STICKROD, CHRISTOPHER EUGENEELECTED MANAGER4627958
WEINSTEIN, SCOTT WILLIAMCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER - BROKER DEALER4324014

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts72,807
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 34,343,329,152

Disclosures


Regulatory Event8
Arbitration4

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
01/23/2025
Cover Page
12/13/2023
03/21/2023

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Company Information


TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 20472Waltham, MA 02451

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