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David M. Ritchey

SYMETRA SECURITIES
Bellevue, WA 98004-5153
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CRD#: 4356909
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Professional summary


David Matthew Ritchey, who also goes by David M Ritchey, is a registered financial professional currently at SYMETRA SECURITIES, INC. located in Bellevue, Washington.

David is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2002. David has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 26 exams.

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Aliases


David M Ritchey

Other business activities


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Certified licenses


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Experience


Current

December 12, 2022 - Present

SYMETRA SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 777 108th Avenue Ne Suite 1200, Bellevue, WA 98004-5153
BD
CRD#: 739
Bellevue, WA
Past

January 3, 2019 - November 8, 2022

ALPS DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16853
DENVER, CO
Past

January 2, 2014 - December 31, 2018

ALPS PORTFOLIO SOLUTIONS DISTRIBUTOR, INC.

BD
CRD#: 144464
DENVER, CO
Past

November 19, 2013 - December 31, 2013

ALPS DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16853
DENVER, CO
Past

April 13, 2012 - November 25, 2013

NATIONAL PLANNING CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 29604
CARMEL, IN
Past

April 13, 2012 - November 25, 2013

NATIONAL PLANNING CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 29604
CARMEL, IN
Past

December 15, 2010 - March 5, 2012

COREBRIDGE CAPITAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13158
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past

February 12, 2010 - December 1, 2010

DIRECTED SERVICES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 21675
WEST CHESTER, PA
Past

October 16, 2007 - December 1, 2010

DIRECTED SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 21675
WEST CHESTER, PA
Past

January 1, 2007 - October 17, 2007

RIVERSOURCE DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 139135
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

May 19, 2005 - December 31, 2006

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

May 19, 2005 - January 1, 2007

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

January 14, 2002 - May 10, 2005

NATIONWIDE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7110
COLUMBUS, OH

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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
(2/27/2025)
RR
Georgia
(2/27/2025)
RR
Indiana
(12/12/2022)
RR
New Mexico
(2/27/2025)
RR
Pennsylvania
(2/27/2025)
RR
Texas
(2/27/2025)
RR
Virginia
(2/27/2025)
RR
Washington
(12/12/2022)
RR
Wisconsin
(2/27/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 2/10/2010
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


SS
SYMETRA SECURITIES, INC.
SAFECO SECURITIES, INC. | SYMETRA SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 739 / SEC#: , 8-13470

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Denver district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
777 108th Ave Ne, Suite 1200, Bellevue, WA 98004-5135
Mailing Address
777 108th Ave Ne, Suite 1200, Bellevue, WA 98004-5135
Phone number
(800) 796-3872
Established
Washington since 08/24/1967
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)


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Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
SYMETRA FINANCIAL CORPORATIONOWNER
BALKOVETZ, CHANTEL LEEDIRECTOR2490011
DIMITRI, DAVID MICHAELSECRETARY4806001
DOW, SHANEN LYNNASSISTANT TREASURER7676848
ELLIS, COURTNEY LYNNCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER5460601
FARRELL, ANDREW MICHAELPRESIDENT, DIRECTOR4463467
HANSON, COLLEENASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT, FINANCIAL AND OPERATIONS PRINCIPAL7271134
MURPHY, COLLEEN MARYDIRECTOR4842602
NORBERG, KRISTIN ROUSTVICE PRESIDENT7033021
OBERDECK, ANDREW AASSISTANT SECRETARY8015633
OTTO, JOSEPHINE RASSISTANT SECRETARY8015301
RABIN, KEVIN WILLIAMDIRECTOR7033042
SANDERS, BARBARA ANNCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2206030

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Company Information


SYMETRA SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 739Bellevue, WA 98004-5153

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