David S. Richards

JOHN HANCOCK PERSONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES

Watauga, TX

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CRD#: 5223260

Professional summary

David S Richards, who also goes by Dave S Richards Jr, Dave S Richards, Dave Stanley Richards Jr, David Stanley Richards Jr, is a registered financial advisor currently at JOHN HANCOCK PERSONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC located in Watauga, Texas and JOHN HANCOCK DISTRIBUTORS LLC located in Pembroke, Massachusetts.

David is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2006. David has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Dave S Richards Jr | Dave S Richards | Dave Stanley Richards Jr | David Stanley Richards Jr

Other business activities

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

May 19, 2021 - Present

JOHN HANCOCK PERSONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 174433

Watauga, TX

Current

April 22, 2021 - Present

JOHN HANCOCK DISTRIBUTORS LLC

CRD#: 5249

Pembroke, MA

Past

May 15, 2017 - December 3, 2019

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

RIA

CRD#: 5393

Westlake, TX

Past

February 16, 2017 - December 3, 2019

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

CRD#: 5393

Westlake, TX

Past

January 1, 2008 - January 12, 2017

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 7784

WESTLAKE, TX

Past

October 5, 2006 - January 1, 2008

FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS COMPANY LLC

CRD#: 17507

WESTLAKE, TX

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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JOHN HANCOCK PERSONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 174433 / SEC#: 801-80927

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/13/2015 Approved)

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.

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

Arizona
(10/5/2022)

California
(6/5/2024)

Colorado
(9/27/2022)

Illinois
(5/1/2024)

Kansas
(4/17/2024)

Louisiana
(4/7/2022)

Massachusetts
(5/18/2021)

IAR

Massachusetts
(5/25/2021)

Mississippi
(4/8/2022)

Missouri
(6/7/2024)

North Carolina
(4/18/2024)

Ohio
(4/17/2024)

Oregon
(8/8/2024)

Texas
(4/22/2021)

IAR

Texas
(5/19/2021)

Utah
(6/5/2024)

Washington
(6/5/2024)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 5/15/2017

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 10/12/2006

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 3/20/2017

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 9/29/2006

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

JOHN HANCOCK PERSONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 174433 / SEC#: 801-80927

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/13/2015 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

200 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA 02116

Mailing Address

Phone number

(617) 572-0109

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

163

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

JOHN HANCOCK PERSONALIZED RETIREMENT ADVICE (3/28/2025)

JOHN HANCOCK MANAGED IRA (3/28/2025)

MANULIFE JOHN HANCOCK PRIVATE WEALTH (3/28/2025)

JH ADVICE FINANCIAL PLANNING (3/28/2025)

MYPORTFOLIO (3/28/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	32,545
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 1,975,740,842

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
01/21/2025	Cover Page	Report
04/22/2024	Cover Page	Report
01/25/2023	Cover Page	Report

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David S. Richards

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

JOHN HANCOCK DISTRIBUTORS LLC

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS COMPANY LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

JOHN HANCOCK PERSONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 5/15/2017

Series 63

Date: 10/12/2006

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 3/20/2017

Series 6

Date: 9/29/2006

FINRA

Current Firm

JOHN HANCOCK PERSONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

JOHN HANCOCK PERSONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

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