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Richard K. Winters

WINTERS FINANCIAL GROUP
Westlake Village, CA 91361
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CRD#: 4047376
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Professional summary


Richard Kevin Winters, who also goes by Rick Kevin Winters, is a registered financial advisor currently at WINTERS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. located in Westlake Village, California and THE LEADERS GROUP, INC. located in Summit, New Jersey.

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 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Rick Kevin Winters

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.
1.) OWN REAL ESTATE - 1/1/2009 - 2659 Townsgate Road, Suite 213, Westlake Village, CA 91361 - Landlord, Own investment real estate, Not Invt Rel, Investment real estate business, 1 hr/mo; 1 hr/mo (during trading hours). 2.) WINTERS FINANCIAL GROUP - 1/15/2021 - 2659 Townsgate Road, Suite 213, Westlake Village, CA 91361 - Financial Advisor, Help clients develop and monitor long term financial plans, Invt Rel, Insurance business, 160 hrs/mo; 160 hrs/mo (during trading hours). 3.) INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT - 1/22/21 -2659 Townsgate Road, Suite 213, Westlake Village, CA 91361 - Financial Advisor, Help clients with life, DI and LTC insurance needs, Not Invt Rel, Insurance business, 10 hrs/mo; 10 hrs/mo (during trading hours).

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


Click below to view Richard Kevin Winters's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

October 15, 2020 - Present

WINTERS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

Office #1: 2659 Townsgate Rd. #213, Westlake Village, CA 91361
RIA
CRD#: 309549
Westlake Village, CA
Current

April 1, 2021 - Present

THE LEADERS GROUP, INC.

Office #1: 475 Springfield Ave, Summit, NJ 07901
BD
CRD#: 37157
SUMMIT, NJ
Past

April 25, 2016 - June 11, 2021

PROFESSIONAL PLANNING

RIA
CRD#: 109561
THOUSAND OAKS, CA
Past

April 25, 2016 - April 22, 2021

MUTUAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13092
Thousand Oaks, CA
Past

January 29, 2010 - November 22, 2016

WEALTHCARE ALLIANCE, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 127470
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA
Past

September 12, 2007 - December 31, 2009

WEALTHCARE ALLIANCE, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 127470
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA
Past

May 24, 2007 - April 27, 2016

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 23131
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA
Past

May 9, 2001 - January 12, 2006

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 23131
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

February 8, 2000 - April 27, 2001

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

BD
CRD#: 14869
LINCOLN, NE

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".
WF
WINTERS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
WINTERS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 309549 / SEC#: 801-121556

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/1/2021 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/4/2021 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/5/2021 Terminated)

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
(4/1/2021)
IAR
Arizona
(11/15/2021)
RR
Arkansas
(4/1/2021)
IAR
California
(10/15/2020)
RR
California
(4/1/2021)
RR
Colorado
(4/1/2021)
RR
District of Columbia
(1/3/2022)
RR
Georgia
(4/1/2021)
RR
Idaho
(4/1/2021)
RR
Minnesota
(1/3/2022)
RR
Nevada
(4/1/2021)
RR
New Mexico
(4/1/2021)
RR
New York
(1/3/2022)
RR
North Carolina
(1/3/2022)
RR
Oklahoma
(1/3/2022)
RR
Oregon
(4/1/2021)
RR
Pennsylvania
(1/3/2022)
RR
Rhode Island
(1/3/2022)
RR
South Carolina
(4/1/2021)
RR
Tennessee
(4/1/2021)
RR
Texas
(4/1/2021)
IAR
Texas
(4/6/2021)
RR
Utah
(1/3/2022)
RR
Virginia
(4/1/2021)
RR
Washington
(4/1/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 9/14/2000
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


WF
WINTERS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
WINTERS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 309549 / SEC#: 801-121556

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/1/2021 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/4/2021 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/5/2021 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
2659 Townsgate Rd. #213, Westlake Village, CA 91361
Mailing Address
Phone number
(805) 497-1717
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
3

SEC notice filing (5 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

WINTERS FINANCIAL GROUP ADV PART 2A (3/3/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts250
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 202,293,721

Red Flags


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Company Information


WINTERS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 309549Westlake Village, CA 91361

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