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Megan D. Richter

KEY INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC
LAPORTE, IN
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CRD#: 4874636
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Professional summary


Megan Dean Richter, CFP®, who also goes by Megan Cathleen Dean, Megan Cathleen Richter, Megan D Richter, is a registered financial advisor currently at KEY INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC located in Laporte, Indiana.

Megan is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2005. Megan has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 52TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 4, Series 53 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Megan Cathleen Dean | Megan Cathleen Richter | Megan D Richter

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) Richter Rentals, LLC; investment-related; LaPorte, IN; Rental Properties; Vice President; 5/2014; 1-2 hours/month; 0 hours/trading; co-owner/landlord of rental properties. 2) United Way of Northwest Indiana; not investment-related; Valparaiso, IN; non-profit; Board Member; 3/1/2017; <5 hours/month; 0 hours/trading; Board member, attend board meetings and volunteer events. 3) Sunshine Daydream Travel, LLC; Not Investment-related; LaPorte, IN; Travel Services & Planning; President, Owner; 01/2020; Less than 10 hours/monthly; 0 hours/trading; Research, organize, coordinate travel plans and clerical work of business. 4.) PURDUE UNIVERSITY NORTHWEST-POSITION: Limited-term Lecturer NATURE: Secondary Education - Public University INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 10 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 5 START DATE: 01/01/2025, ADDRESS: 2200 169th Street, Hammond IN 46323, United States- DESCRIPTION: Limited-term Lecturer - teaching 1 class per semester.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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CFP®

Experience


Current

May 8, 2023 - Present

KEY INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

RIA
BD
CRD#: 136300
LAPORTE, IN
Current

May 8, 2023 - Present

KEY INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

Office #1: 4900 Tiedeman Road, Brooklyn, OH 44144
RIA
BD
CRD#: 136300
Brooklyn, OH
Past

March 4, 2019 - April 27, 2023

U.S. BANCORP INVESTMENTS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 17868
CHICAGO, IL
Past

March 4, 2019 - April 27, 2023

U.S. BANCORP INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17868
CHICAGO, IL
Past

October 1, 2012 - March 14, 2019

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 79
CHESTERTON, IN
Past

October 1, 2012 - March 14, 2019

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 79
CHESTERTON, IN
Past

October 8, 2009 - October 1, 2012

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

RIA
CRD#: 25574
CEDAR LAKE, IN
Past

March 20, 2007 - October 1, 2012

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 25574
CEDAR LAKE, IN
Past

February 25, 2005 - March 5, 2007

UVEST FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13787
MICHIGAN CITY, IN
Past

February 23, 2005 - February 28, 2005

VISION INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 46609
ROSEMONT, IL

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".
KI
KEY INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC
KEY INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 136300 / SEC#: 801-65060, 8-66999

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/3/2006 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago 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
Alaska
(5/8/2023)
RR
Colorado
(5/8/2023)
RR
Idaho
(5/8/2023)
RR
Indiana
(5/8/2023)
IAR
Indiana
(5/8/2023)
RR
Michigan
(5/8/2023)
RR
Ohio
(5/15/2023)
RR
Oregon
(5/8/2023)
RR
Utah
(5/8/2023)
RR
Washington
(5/8/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 10/1/2009
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Municipal Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


KI
KEY INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC
KEY INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 136300 / SEC#: 801-65060, 8-66999

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/3/2006 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
4900 Tiedeman Road Oh-01-49-0215, Brooklyn, OH 44144
Mailing Address
4900 Tiedeman Road Oh-01-49-0215, Brooklyn, OH 44144
Phone number
(888) 547-2968
Established
Ohio since 06/08/2005
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
1,131

SEC notice filing (44 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)


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Documents


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

Part 2 Brochures

KIS FORM ADV PART 2A APPENDIX 1 (4/21/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
KEYBANC CAPITAL MARKETS INC.SOLE OWNER566
CALABRESE, GIUSEPPE NMNCO-CEO/PRESIDENT5013231
DOUCE, MARK IVANCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2959137
GULLA, MATTHEW TODDCHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER3040637
HOTZ, BURTON BRUCE NICHOLASCHIEF RISK OFFICER3025138
JANOFSKY, PAULA MARIEOPERATIONS OFFICER2882776
KOVACHICK, MARK ALLANCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER/DIRECTOR5390571
SCHMIDT, SOLOMON LEECO-CEO/PRESIDENT4404279
SKARDA, JOSEPH BRIELHEAD OF KEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT4288186
THEBERGE, JONATHAN MARCCHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER7722891
WEICK, PAUL ALFRED IICHIEF LEGAL OFFICER2286289

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts27,533
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 6,107,213,206

Disclosures


Regulatory Event4

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Company Information


KEY INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 136300Laporte, IN

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