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Thomas A. Ricks

SIMPLIFIED WEALTH MANAGEMENT
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
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CRD#: 6244408
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Professional summary


Thomas Andrew Ricks, who also goes by Andy Ricks, is a registered financial advisor currently at SIMPLIFIED WEALTH MANAGEMENT located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.

Thomas is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2014. Thomas has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Andy Ricks

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) 12/28/2017 - Stellar Insurance - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Non-Variable Insurance - Start Date 12/27/16 - 80 Hours Per Month During Trading. (2) 05/07/2020 - Simplified Business Solutions - not Investment Related - At Reported Business Location - Health Insurance - Start Date 05/07/2020 - 5 Hours Per Month During Trading.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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Experience


Current

July 30, 2018 - Present

SIMPLIFIED WEALTH MANAGEMENT

Office #1: 14 Orleans Drive, Hattiesburg, MS 39402
RIA
CRD#: 297059
Hattiesburg, MS
Past

July 23, 2018 - July 24, 2018

SIMPLIFIED WEALTH MANAGEMENT

RIA
CRD#: 297059
HATTIESBURG, MS
Past

January 4, 2016 - July 27, 2018

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
HATTIESBURG, MS
Past

January 4, 2016 - July 27, 2018

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
HATTIESBURG, MS
Past

January 22, 2015 - January 5, 2016

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC

RIA
CRD#: 149018
HATTIESBURG, MS
Past

September 29, 2014 - January 5, 2016

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6694
HATTIESBURG, MS

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".
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SIMPLIFIED WEALTH MANAGEMENT
CREEL WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SIMPLIFIED WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | SIMPLIFIED WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 297059 / SEC#: 801-123772

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/21/2022 Approved)
Alabama
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/2/2022 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/2/2022 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/24/2022 Terminated)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/3/2022 Terminated)
Mississippi
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/2/2022 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/2/2022 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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Louisiana
(1/2/2019)
IAR
Mississippi
(7/30/2018)
IAR
Texas
(1/24/2019)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
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IAR
Series 66
Date: 12/16/2014
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


SW
SIMPLIFIED WEALTH MANAGEMENT
CREEL WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SIMPLIFIED WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | SIMPLIFIED WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 297059 / SEC#: 801-123772

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/21/2022 Approved)
Alabama
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/2/2022 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/2/2022 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/24/2022 Terminated)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/3/2022 Terminated)
Mississippi
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/2/2022 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/2/2022 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
14 Orleans Drive, Hattiesburg, MS 39402
Mailing Address
Phone number
(601) 336-4265
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
7

SEC notice filing (10 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

SWM ADV PART 2A (8/13/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,451
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 179,488,997

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Company Information


SIMPLIFIED WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 297059Hattiesburg, MS 39402

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