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Richard S. Graham

HAND SECURITIES,
Houston, TX 77024
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CRD#: 5236769
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Professional summary

Richard Scott Graham, who also goes by R. Scott Graham, Richard S. Graham, Scott Graham, is a registered financial professional currently at HAND SECURITIES, INC located in Houston, Texas.

Richard is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2006. Richard has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

R. Scott Graham | Richard S. Graham | Scott Graham

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.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

June 13, 2022 - Present

HAND SECURITIES, INC

Office #1: 820 Gessner Ste 1250, Houston, TX 77024
BD
CRD#: 45198
Houston, TX
Past

October 18, 2011 - December 8, 2020

ALPS DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16853
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

October 20, 2006 - December 4, 2020

HIGHLAND ASSOCIATES INC

RIA
CRD#: 104948
BIRMINGHAM, AL

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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.

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RR
New York
(6/13/2022)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 10/20/2011
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 10/17/2011
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

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HAND SECURITIES, INC
AMERICAN INDUSTRIES RETIREMENT SECURITIES CORPORATION | RETIREMENT SECURITIES, INC. | HAND SECURITIES, INC

CRD#: 45198 / SEC#: , 8-51001

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Dallas district office)
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Contact information

Main Address
820 Gessner Ste 1250, Houston, TX 77024
Mailing Address
820 Gessner Ste 1250, Houston, TX 77024
Phone number
(713) 460-1000
Established
Texas since 02/02/1998
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (38 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
HAND BENEFITS AND TRUST COOWNER
HAND, STEPHEN SAWYERCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER1950983
HAND, STEPHEN SAWYERPRESIDENT1950983
HAND, STEPHEN SAWYERFINOP1950983
ZIMMERMAN, GREGG KEITHLEYVICE PRESIDENT4840878

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Company Information

HAND SECURITIES, INC

CRD#: 45198Houston, TX 77024

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