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Douglas Loren Richards

Douglas L. Richards

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CRD#: 5398450
Douglas Loren Richards

Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Douglas Loren Richards, CFP®, who also goes by Doug Richards, was a registered financial professional .

Douglas is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2007. Douglas had worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Doug Richards

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. RFS Wealth Management, LLC; Investment Related; 1 South Church Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85701; Advisory Services; Owner; IAR; 3/2023; 100Hrs/mo 2. Richards Financial Services LLC; Investment Related.1 South Church Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85701; Insurance, Notary Services, real estate; Owner; Agent; 10/2022 160hrs/mo 3. Rideshare Driver (Uber, Lyft, Veyo); Not Investment Related; Home address/NA; Rideshare driving; Independent Contractor; 4/2022; 160hrs/mo

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Experience


Past

April 3, 2023 - April 10, 2024

GRADIENT ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 152665
Tucson, AZ
Past

August 11, 2020 - March 28, 2022

SECURE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 141195
TUCSON, AZ
Past

February 22, 2019 - September 24, 2019

CAPITAL ANALYSTS

RIA
CRD#: 162200
Tucson, AZ
Past

June 19, 2017 - September 24, 2019

LINCOLN INVESTMENT

RIA
CRD#: 519
Tucson, AZ
Past

January 3, 2017 - September 24, 2019

LINCOLN INVESTMENT

BD
CRD#: 519
Tucson, AZ
Past

January 5, 2010 - September 24, 2019

LEGEND ADVISORY, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 104761
Tucson, AZ
Past

August 13, 2007 - January 3, 2017

LEGEND EQUITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 30999
Tucson, AZ

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".
GA
GRADIENT ADVISORS, LLC
GRADIENT ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 152665 / SEC#: 801-71000

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/10/2010 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 12/22/2009
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


GA
GRADIENT ADVISORS, LLC
GRADIENT ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 152665 / SEC#: 801-71000

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/10/2010 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
4105 Lexington Avenue N. Suite 225, Arden Hills, MN 55126
Mailing Address
Phone number
(877) 885-0508
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
169

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A AND 2B 10-2025 (10/21/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts3,222
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 218,611,410

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Company Information


GRADIENT ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 152665

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