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John K. Richards

WEALTHSPIRE RETIREMENT ADVISORY
Madison, WI 53718
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CRD#: 5451385
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Professional summary

John Kenneth Richards is a registered financial advisor currently at WEALTHSPIRE RETIREMENT ADVISORY located in Madison, Wisconsin.

John is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2007. John has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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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

June 17, 2019 - Present

WEALTHSPIRE RETIREMENT ADVISORY

Office #1: 10 Terrace Court Suite 103, Madison, WI 53718
RIA
CRD#: 121254
Madison, WI
Past

March 23, 2016 - December 31, 2019

WEALTHSPIRE CAPITAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 171970
MADISON, WI
Past

June 19, 2013 - January 2, 2020

WEALTHSPIRE ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 168095
Madison, WI
Past

January 1, 2009 - August 16, 2016

BAKER TILLY CAPITAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 115333
MADISON, WI
Past

December 17, 2007 - July 8, 2013

BAKER TILLY INVESTMENT ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 111264
MADISON, WI

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".
WR
WEALTHSPIRE RETIREMENT ADVISORY
401 (K) ADVISORS | WEALTHSPIRE RETIREMENT, LLC | WEALTHSPIRE RETIREMENT ADVISORY | SST BENEFITS AND CONSULTING SERVICES LLC | NFP RETIREMENT INC. | NFP RETIREMENT | NFP | FIDUCIARYPATH | FIDUCIARY FIRST, LLC | ACCELERATE RETIREMENT | 403(B) ADVISORS | 401(K) INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC. | 401(K) ADVISORS, INC. | 401(K) ADVISORS INC. | 401 (K) ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 121254 / SEC#: 801-66107

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/31/2006 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/9/2006 Terminated)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Wisconsin
(6/17/2019)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 8/5/2009
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/14/2007
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 12/30/2008
General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

WR
WEALTHSPIRE RETIREMENT ADVISORY
401 (K) ADVISORS | WEALTHSPIRE RETIREMENT, LLC | WEALTHSPIRE RETIREMENT ADVISORY | SST BENEFITS AND CONSULTING SERVICES LLC | NFP RETIREMENT INC. | NFP RETIREMENT | NFP | FIDUCIARYPATH | FIDUCIARY FIRST, LLC | ACCELERATE RETIREMENT | 403(B) ADVISORS | 401(K) INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC. | 401(K) ADVISORS, INC. | 401(K) ADVISORS INC. | 401 (K) ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 121254 / SEC#: 801-66107

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/31/2006 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/9/2006 Terminated)
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Contact information

Main Address
120 Vantis Suite 400, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
Mailing Address
Phone number
(949) 460-9898
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
240

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

NFP RETIREMENT (12/23/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts9,394
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 118,031,461,765

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Company Information

WEALTHSPIRE RETIREMENT ADVISORY

CRD#: 121254Madison, WI 53718

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