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Christian P. Richards

COOPER MCMANUS
WOODLAND HILLS, CA 91367
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CRD#: 5956895
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Professional summary


Christian Patrick Richards III, who also goes by Christian Patrick Richards, is a registered financial advisor currently at COOPER MCMANUS located in Woodland Hills, California and CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC. located in Woodland Hills, California.

Christian is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2013. Christian has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Christian Patrick Richards

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

January 29, 2026 - Present

COOPER MCMANUS

Office #1: 6320 Canoga Avenue Suite 1480, Woodland Hills, CA 91367Office #2: 9870 Research Drive, Irvine, CA 92618
RIA
CRD#: 111458
WOODLAND HILLS, CA
Current

January 30, 2026 - Present

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

Office #1: 6320 Canoga Avenue Suite 1480, Woodland Hills, CA 91367Office #2: 9870 Research Dr., Irvine, CA 92618
BD
CRD#: 39543
Woodland Hills, CA
Past

December 17, 2024 - March 4, 2026

MSEC, LLC

BD
CRD#: 154327
Newport Beach, CA
Past

December 4, 2024 - March 4, 2026

MARINER WEALTH

RIA
CRD#: 140195
Newport Beach, CA
Past

December 1, 2014 - December 11, 2024

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 134139
Newport Beach, CA
Past

December 1, 2014 - December 11, 2024

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39543
NEWPORT BEACH, CA
Past

October 17, 2013 - April 16, 2014

FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 7461
CALABASAS, CA
Past

August 14, 2013 - April 16, 2014

FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7461
CALABASAS, CA

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".
CM
COOPER MCMANUS
1ST STREET WEALTH MANAGEMENT | WEST PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | THE PURMORT GROUP | TAX SMART INVESTING & PLANNING | TADMAN FINANCIAL | SYV WEALTH ADVISORS | ROYAL GLOBAL ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC | RIDGE FINANCIAL PLANNING | RICHARDS, LATHROP AND ASSOCIATES | RICCIO WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PRUDENCE WEALTH ADVISORY | PEARL FINANCIAL | NEWPORT INVESTORS | MORGAN STERLING PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MKT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LORRIMER PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LINDSEY AND LINDSEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LEFT LANE FINANCIAL | LDW CONSULTING GROUP | LARSON FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | KERR FINANCIAL FAMILY | K.W. JONES WEALTH | IRVINE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | HARRINGTON FINANCIAL | FIRST PRINCIPLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FINANCIAL CLARITY GUIDES | FAIR PLANET ADVISORS | EVERGREEN WEALTH ADVISORY GROUP | EHG FINANCIAL | CROSS FINANCIAL INVESTMENTS | COOPER MCMANUS | COOPER FINANCIAL GROUP | CB WEALTH ADVISORY | AVANA WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ATLAS INDICATORS INVESTMENT ADVISORS | ASCENT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | 401KAMERICA

CRD#: 111458 / SEC#: 801-61944

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/7/2003 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/9/2003 Terminated)

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.
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

IAR
California
(1/29/2026)
RR
California
(1/30/2026)
RR
Nevada
(1/30/2026)
RR
Texas
(1/30/2026)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 10/15/2013
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


CM
COOPER MCMANUS
1ST STREET WEALTH MANAGEMENT | WEST PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | THE PURMORT GROUP | TAX SMART INVESTING & PLANNING | TADMAN FINANCIAL | SYV WEALTH ADVISORS | ROYAL GLOBAL ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC | RIDGE FINANCIAL PLANNING | RICHARDS, LATHROP AND ASSOCIATES | RICCIO WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PRUDENCE WEALTH ADVISORY | PEARL FINANCIAL | NEWPORT INVESTORS | MORGAN STERLING PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MKT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LORRIMER PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LINDSEY AND LINDSEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LEFT LANE FINANCIAL | LDW CONSULTING GROUP | LARSON FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | KERR FINANCIAL FAMILY | K.W. JONES WEALTH | IRVINE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | HARRINGTON FINANCIAL | FIRST PRINCIPLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FINANCIAL CLARITY GUIDES | FAIR PLANET ADVISORS | EVERGREEN WEALTH ADVISORY GROUP | EHG FINANCIAL | CROSS FINANCIAL INVESTMENTS | COOPER MCMANUS | COOPER FINANCIAL GROUP | CB WEALTH ADVISORY | AVANA WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ATLAS INDICATORS INVESTMENT ADVISORS | ASCENT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | 401KAMERICA

CRD#: 111458 / SEC#: 801-61944

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/7/2003 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/9/2003 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
9870 Research Drive, Irvine, CA 92618
Mailing Address
Phone number
(800) 516-5333
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
52

SEC notice filing (34 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

COOPER MCMANUS ADV PART 2A (5/20/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts6,372
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 2,560,714,584

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Company Information


COOPER MCMANUS

CRD#: 111458Woodland Hills, CA 91367

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