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Richard Baune

RIVERSOURCE DISTRIBUTORS
Minneapolis, MN 55402
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CRD#: 5785966
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Professional summary

Richard Baune, who also goes by Rich Paul Baune, Richard Paul Baune, Richard Paul Baune, is a registered financial professional currently at RIVERSOURCE DISTRIBUTORS, INC. located in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Richard is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2010. Richard has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Rich Paul Baune | Richard Paul Baune | Richard Paul Baune

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

October 5, 2021 - Present

RIVERSOURCE DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

Office #1: 901 3rd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55402
BD
CRD#: 139135
Minneapolis, MN
Past

May 12, 2015 - November 23, 2020

RIVERSOURCE DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 139135
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

March 21, 2014 - April 23, 2015

STATE FARM VP MANAGEMENT CORP.

BD
CRD#: 43036
BLOOMINGTON, IL
Past

September 4, 2012 - January 31, 2013

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 42803
EDINA, MN
Past

June 8, 2010 - August 28, 2012

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN

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.

Visual representation of state registrations

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Alabama
(1/16/2024)
RR
Arizona
(1/16/2024)
RR
California
(1/16/2024)
RR
Florida
(10/5/2021)
RR
Georgia
(1/16/2024)
RR
Mississippi
(1/16/2024)
RR
New York
(1/16/2024)
RR
South Carolina
(1/16/2024)
RR
Texas
(1/16/2024)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 6/11/2010
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 7
Date: 6/7/2010
General Securities Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

RD
RIVERSOURCE DISTRIBUTORS, INC.
RIVERSOURCE DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

CRD#: 139135 / SEC#: , 8-67196

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

Main Address
707 Second Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55474
Mailing Address
5229 Ameriprise Financial Center, Minneapolis, MN 55474
Phone number
(612) 671-7449
Established
Delaware since 12/09/2005
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)

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Documents

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL, INCSHAREHOLDER
ALVERO, GUMER CRUZCHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER1975307
KNEESHAW, JESSICA ADIRECTOR4619188
LASSWELL, MARK THOMASCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2092593
MATTOX, MICHAEL SCOTTCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER4383501
MINELLA, PAULA JGENERAL COUNSEL7355568
SHERMAN, KARA DALYDIRECTOR (TEXAS DESIGNATED OFFICER)4567825

Disclosures

Regulatory Event2
Arbitration1

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Company Information

RIVERSOURCE DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

CRD#: 139135Minneapolis, MN 55402

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