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Richard J. Chaffee

M HOLDINGS SECURITIES
Minnetonka, MN 55305
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CRD#: 44040
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Professional summary


Richard Johnson Chaffee JR is a registered financial advisor currently at M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, INC. located in Minnetonka, Minnesota.

Richard is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1973. Richard has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 7TO, SIE and Series 1 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

November 5, 2013 - Present

M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 11100 Wayzata Blvd Ste 220, Minnetonka, MN 55305
RIA
BD
CRD#: 43285
Minnetonka, MN
Current

October 2, 2009 - Present

M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 11100 Wayzata Blvd Ste 220, Minnetonka, MN 55305
RIA
BD
CRD#: 43285
Minnetonka, MN
Past

June 14, 2012 - November 4, 2013

M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 43285
MINNETONKA, MN
Past

July 18, 2008 - October 2, 2009

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 2881
MINNETONKA, MN
Past

September 15, 2000 - June 19, 2008

M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 43285
MINNETONKA, MN
Past

August 30, 1993 - September 18, 2000

WS GRIFFITH SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10410
HARTFORD, CT
Past

May 10, 1982 - August 30, 1993

VP DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 3036
HARTFORD, CT
Past

February 24, 1977 - April 23, 1982

THE MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK

BD
CRD#: 2873
Past

February 24, 1977 - April 23, 1982

MONY SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 4386
Past

March 27, 1973 - March 5, 1977

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

BD
CRD#: 4031

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".
MH
M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, INC.
M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 43285 / SEC#: 801-57304, 8-50214

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/14/2000 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Denver 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
Arizona
(2/1/2024)
RR
Florida
(9/17/2024)
RR
Maryland
(2/20/2018)
RR
Michigan
(2/16/2018)
RR
Minnesota
(10/2/2009)
IAR
Minnesota
(11/5/2013)
RR
Montana
(7/11/2011)
RR
North Dakota
(6/4/2021)
RR
Virginia
(2/15/2018)
RR
Washington
(3/4/2011)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 2/1/1999
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 1/2/2023
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 3/19/1973
Registered Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


MH
M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, INC.
M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 43285 / SEC#: 801-57304, 8-50214

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/14/2000 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Denver district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
1125 N.w. Couch Street Suite 900, Portland, OR 97209
Mailing Address
P.o. Box 2207, Portland, OR 97208-2207
Phone number
(888) 520-6784
Established
Oregon since 03/21/1997
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
1,442

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

M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, INC. FORM 2A ADV FIRM BROCHURE (12/17/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
M FINANCIAL HOLDINGS INCORPORATEDEQUITY OWNER
HANEY-JACKSON, LAURA ELIZABETHVICE PRESIDENT - PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER4771801
LUDWIG, STEVEN CHARLESCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2440911
ROGERS, MARIA RENEEPRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER2442526
SCHOONMAKER, MICHAEL SKICHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER2408456

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts8,234
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 4,078,516,284

Disclosures


Regulatory Event5

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
09/10/2025
Cover Page
11/13/2024
08/28/2023

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Company Information


M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 43285Minnetonka, MN 55305

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