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Ricky L. Bain

CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS
LEES SUMMIT, MO
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CRD#: 4525494
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Professional summary


Ricky L Bain, who also goes by L Rick Bain, Rick L Bain, Ricky L. Bain, is a registered financial advisor currently at CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS, INC. located in Lees Summit, Missouri and CFD INVESTMENTS, INC. located in Lees Summit, Missouri.

Ricky is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2002. Ricky has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


L Rick Bain | Rick L Bain | Ricky L. Bain

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) Lighthouse Financial Strategies; Investment Related; 5145 SW Raintree Pkwy, Lees Summit, Missouri 64082; Life, Health, Disability, Long Term Care Insurance and Financial Adviser; Founder & Advisor; 11/2023; 175 hours/Month; 6 hours/ month; Manage all aspects of financial advisory business and staff. 2) CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGN, INC. 2704 S GOYER RD, KOKOMO, IN 46902. INVESTMENT ADVISOR REPRESENTATIVE 4) Base 105-REFERRAL FEES FROM TAX PLANNING COMPANY. Not Investments related- - 1 HR/MONTH 5) IDENTITY THEFT & PREPAID LEGAL SERVICES/SALES - ASSOCIATE - 1 HR/MONTH 6) LFS Properties, LLC25% OWNER OF OFFICE BUILDING 4 HRS/MONTH 7. Lighthouse Tax Strategies, LLC-Tax Preparation Services-49% Owner-Revenue Sharing-Not investment related-Lees Summit MO

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


Click below to view Ricky L Bain's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
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

October 23, 2007 - Present

CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS, INC.

Office #2: 8730 Bourgade Ave Suite #100, Lenexa, KS 66219
RIA
CRD#: 109032
LEES SUMMIT, MO
Current

October 23, 2007 - Present

CFD INVESTMENTS, INC.

Office #2: 8730 Bourgade Ave Suite #100, Lenexa, KS 66219
BD
CRD#: 25427
LEES SUMMIT, MO
Past

March 29, 2007 - October 24, 2007

SECURITIES AMERICA ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 110518
LEE'S SUMMIT, MO
Past

March 29, 2007 - October 24, 2007

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10205
LEES SUMMIT, MO
Past

February 9, 2004 - March 29, 2007

CFD INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 25427
LEE'S SUMMIT, MO
Past

February 4, 2004 - March 29, 2007

CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 109032
LEE'S SUMMIT, MO
Past

December 10, 2003 - February 23, 2004

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 10299
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO
Past

May 15, 2002 - December 11, 2003

VERAVEST INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3960
WORCESTER, MA

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".
CF
CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS, INC.
CFD INVESTMENTS, INC. | CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS, INC.

CRD#: 109032 / SEC#: 801-60153

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/20/2001 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/9/2002 Terminated)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/20/2002 Terminated)
Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/20/2002 Terminated)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/11/2001 Terminated)
Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/19/2006 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 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
(10/2/2019)
RR
California
(11/28/2007)
RR
Colorado
(1/5/2010)
RR
Florida
(10/30/2013)
RR
Georgia
(7/8/2020)
RR
Hawaii
(11/11/2022)
RR
Illinois
(11/25/2013)
RR
Indiana
(6/17/2009)
RR
Iowa
(7/27/2018)
RR
Kansas
(10/23/2007)
IAR
Kansas
(10/23/2007)
RR
Michigan
(11/13/2023)
RR
Missouri
(10/23/2007)
IAR
Missouri
(10/23/2007)
RR
Nebraska
(5/2/2012)
RR
New Hampshire
(1/6/2025)
RR
North Carolina
(10/4/2021)
RR
Oklahoma
(1/4/2022)
RR
Oregon
(3/27/2018)
RR
Puerto Rico
(9/11/2024)
RR
Tennessee
(2/9/2018)
RR
Texas
(6/12/2008)
RR
Utah
(8/29/2014)
RR
Virginia
(6/27/2018)
RR
Washington
(4/30/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 5/21/2002
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


CF
CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS, INC.
CFD INVESTMENTS, INC. | CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS, INC.

CRD#: 109032 / SEC#: 801-60153

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/20/2001 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/9/2002 Terminated)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/20/2002 Terminated)
Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/20/2002 Terminated)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/11/2001 Terminated)
Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/19/2006 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
2704 S Goyer Rd, Kokomo, IN 46902
Mailing Address
P.o. Box # 2244, Kokomo, IN 46904-2244
Phone number
(765) 453-9600
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
150

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A BROCHURE (3/27/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts14,029
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 2,478,773,967

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
11/22/2024
Cover Page
01/05/2024
01/10/2023

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Company Information


CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS, INC.

CRD#: 109032Lees Summit, MO

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