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Richard C. Wethington
STEPHENS
Hot Springs, AR 71913
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CRD#: 5015137
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Professional summary
Richard C Wethington, who also goes by Richard C. Wethington, Richard Curtis Wethington, is a registered financial advisor currently at STEPHENS located in Hot Springs, Arkansas.
Richard is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2005. Richard has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 31 and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Richard C. Wethington | Richard Curtis Wethington
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.
HOPE WORKS Job Experience Program - Not investment related - 705 Malvern Avenue, Hot Springs, AR 71901 - Non-profit charity - January 30, 2025 - Treasurer/Reviewing and presenting financials @ board meetings - 1 hour per month devoted to the other business - 0 hours devoted during securities trading hours; HUMANE SOCIETY OF GARLAND COUNTY - Not investment related - 1321 Hwy 128, Lonsdale, AR 72087 - Charity - January 1, 2025 - Secretary, take meeting notes and assist with fundraising efforts - 2 hours per month devoted to the other business - o hours devoted during securities trading hours.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
February 10, 2025 - Present
STEPHENS
Office #1: 161 Television Hill Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913RIA
BD
CRD#: 3496
Hot Springs, AR
Current
March 12, 2025 - Present
STEPHENS
Office #1: 161 Television Hill Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913RIA
BD
CRD#: 3496
Hot Springs, AR
Past
February 17, 2022 - February 11, 2025
SOWELL MANAGEMENT
RIA
CRD#: 127145
Hot Springs, AR
Past
June 18, 2019 - March 3, 2022
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
RIA
CRD#: 6413
HOT SPRINGS, AR
Past
June 18, 2019 - March 3, 2022
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
BD
CRD#: 6413
HOT SPRINGS, AR
Past
April 26, 2016 - June 21, 2019
BEAM WEALTH ADVISORS, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 109867
Hot Springs, AR
Past
April 12, 2016 - June 21, 2019
SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.
BD
CRD#: 10205
HOT SPRINGS, AR
Past
November 17, 2011 - April 22, 2016
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
RIA
CRD#: 6413
HOT SPRINGS, AR
Past
September 8, 2009 - March 23, 2010
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
RIA
CRD#: 6413
HOT SPRINGS, AR
Past
September 8, 2009 - April 22, 2016
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
BD
CRD#: 6413
HOT SPRINGS, AR
Past
August 5, 2008 - September 8, 2009
MUTUAL SERVICE CORPORATION
RIA
CRD#: 4806
HOT SPRINGS, AR
Past
July 16, 2008 - September 8, 2009
MUTUAL SERVICE CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 4806
HOT SPRINGS, AR
Past
June 8, 2006 - July 22, 2008
INVESTMENT PROFESSIONALS, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 30184
HOT SPRINGS, AR
Past
June 5, 2006 - July 22, 2008
INVESTMENT PROFESSIONALS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 30184
HOT SPRINGS, AR
Past
December 14, 2005 - June 7, 2006
MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.
RIA
CRD#: 7556
HOT SPRINGS, AR
Past
November 29, 2005 - June 7, 2006
MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.
BD
CRD#: 7556
HOT SPRINGS, AR
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".
STEPHENS
PROFESSIONAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT PROGRAM | STEPHENSCHOICE | STEPHENS, INC. | STEPHENS UNIFIED MANAGED ACCOUNT | STEPHENS SPECTRUM PROGRAM | STEPHENS SPECTRUM 401K | STEPHENS SMALL-MID CAP GROWTH PROGRAM | STEPHENS SMALL CAP GROWTH PROGRAM | STEPHENS RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS PROGRAM | STEPHENS RETIREMENT ACCESS | STEPHENS REAL RETURN STRATEGY | STEPHENS MANAGED ASSETS PROGRAM | STEPHENS INC. EQUITY RESEARCH SERVICES PROGRAM | STEPHENS INC. | STEPHENS FIXED INCOME MANAGEMENT | STEPHENS ETF SPECTRUM 401K | STEPHENS EQUITY FOCUSED STRATEGY | STEPHENS CAPITAL MANGEMENT - HEALTH MANAGEMENT TRUST | STEPHENS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT NON-DISCRETIONARY | STEPHENS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT FIXED INCOME STRATEGY | STEPHENS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT CASH MANAGEMENT TRUST PROGRAM | STEPHENS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT - PENSION MANAGEMENT TRUST PROGRAM | STEPHENS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | STEPHENS BROKERAGE SERVICES INC. | STEPHENS ASSET MAXIMIZER PROGRAM | STEPHENS ALLOCATION STRATIGIES PROGRAM | STEPHENS ADVISOR NON-DISCRETIONARY PROGRAM | STEPHENS
CRD#: 3496 / SEC#: 801-15510, 8-1927
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/19/1980 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New Orleans 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(4/30/2025)
IAR
Arkansas(2/10/2025)
RR
Arkansas(4/1/2025)
RR
Idaho(4/15/2025)
RR
Tennessee(6/6/2025)
IAR
Texas(2/11/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
SRO Registrations
RR
NYSE American LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq Stock Market
SRO Registrations
RR
New York Stock Exchange
Current Firm
STEPHENS
PROFESSIONAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT PROGRAM | STEPHENSCHOICE | STEPHENS, INC. | STEPHENS UNIFIED MANAGED ACCOUNT | STEPHENS SPECTRUM PROGRAM | STEPHENS SPECTRUM 401K | STEPHENS SMALL-MID CAP GROWTH PROGRAM | STEPHENS SMALL CAP GROWTH PROGRAM | STEPHENS RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS PROGRAM | STEPHENS RETIREMENT ACCESS | STEPHENS REAL RETURN STRATEGY | STEPHENS MANAGED ASSETS PROGRAM | STEPHENS INC. EQUITY RESEARCH SERVICES PROGRAM | STEPHENS INC. | STEPHENS FIXED INCOME MANAGEMENT | STEPHENS ETF SPECTRUM 401K | STEPHENS EQUITY FOCUSED STRATEGY | STEPHENS CAPITAL MANGEMENT - HEALTH MANAGEMENT TRUST | STEPHENS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT NON-DISCRETIONARY | STEPHENS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT FIXED INCOME STRATEGY | STEPHENS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT CASH MANAGEMENT TRUST PROGRAM | STEPHENS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT - PENSION MANAGEMENT TRUST PROGRAM | STEPHENS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | STEPHENS BROKERAGE SERVICES INC. | STEPHENS ASSET MAXIMIZER PROGRAM | STEPHENS ALLOCATION STRATIGIES PROGRAM | STEPHENS ADVISOR NON-DISCRETIONARY PROGRAM | STEPHENS
CRD#: 3496 / SEC#: 801-15510, 8-1927
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/19/1980 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New Orleans district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
111 Center Street, Little Rock, AR 72201
Mailing Address
111 Center Street, Little Rock, AR 72201-3507
Phone number
(501) 377-2000
Established
Arkansas since 01/28/1987
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
623
SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)
Documents
Part 2 Brochures
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| SI HOLDINGS INC. | SHAREHOLDER COMMON | |
| BRADBURY, CURTIS FRANKLIN JR | VICE CHAIRMAN OF BOARD | 810347 |
| BROOKSHIRE, LAURA STEPHENS | SENIOR EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT | 6513303 |
| CHANEY, DONALD LAWRENCE | SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER - BROKER DEALER/INVESTMENT ADVISOR | 4341765 |
| DORAMUS, MARK CHRISTOPHER | SENIOR EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT/CFO/SECRETARY/TREASURER | 1888235 |
| EICHLER, JOSEPH BRADFORD | SR EXEC VP, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, DIRECTOR | 1999320 |
| HINES, ZOE ANN | EXECUTIVE VP, ASSISTANT CFO & CONTROLLER, DESIGNATED NYSE CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER | 709945 |
| MAYO, RACHEL ELIZABETH MONDL | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT/GENERAL COUNSEL | 7341761 |
| STEPHENS, JOHN CALHOUN | CO-CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 5384316 |
| STEPHENS, WARREN MILES AMERINE | CO-CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 5399161 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 21,784 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 16,444,534,017 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 47 |
| Civil Event | 3 |
| Arbitration | 3 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 01/22/2025 | ||
| 02/07/2024 | ||
| 11/29/2022 |
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