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Michael J. Richards
AXOS INVEST,
Los Angeles, CA 90017
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CRD#: 6276762
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Professional summary
Michael Jeffrey Richards, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at AXOS INVEST, INC located in Los Angeles, California and AXOS INVEST LLC located in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2013. Michael has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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Experience
Current
April 8, 2025 - Present
AXOS INVEST, INC
Office #1: 700 S Flower St, Ste 2300, Los Angeles, CA 90017RIA
CRD#: 150953
Los Angeles, CA
Current
April 8, 2025 - Present
AXOS INVEST LLC
Office #1: 9205 W Russell Road Suite 400, Las Vegas, NV 89148BD
CRD#: 172393
Las Vegas, NV
Current
April 8, 2025 - Present
AXOS CLEARING LLC
Office #1: 15950 West Dodge Road Suite 300, Omaha, NE 68118BD
CRD#: 117176
Omaha, NE
Past
June 18, 2014 - March 25, 2025
CITY NATIONAL SECURITIES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 103705
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past
December 19, 2013 - March 25, 2025
CITY NATIONAL SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 103705
LOS ANGELES, 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".
AI
AXOS INVEST, INC
ARCHIPELAGO CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | WISEBANYAN, INC. | WISEBANYAN | HWM CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | AXOS INVEST, INC
CRD#: 150953 / SEC#: 801-79951
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/25/2014 Approved)California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/13/2014 Terminated)Connecticut
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/28/2014 Terminated)Delaware
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/14/2014 Terminated)District of Columbia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/14/2014 Terminated)Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/14/2014 Terminated)Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/1/2014 Terminated)Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/21/2014 Terminated)Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/18/2014 Terminated)New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/11/2014 Terminated)New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/14/2014 Terminated)Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/28/2014 Terminated)Rhode Island
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/14/2014 Terminated)South Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/14/2014 Terminated)Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/14/2014 Terminated)Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/14/2014 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
RR
California(4/8/2025)
IAR
California(4/8/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
BOX Exchange LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
SRO Registrations
RR
Investors' Exchange LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
Miami International Securities Exchange, LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
NYSE American LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
NYSE Arca, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
NYSE Texas, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq ISE, LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq Stock Market
SRO Registrations
RR
New York Stock Exchange
Current Firm
AI
AXOS INVEST, INC
ARCHIPELAGO CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | WISEBANYAN, INC. | WISEBANYAN | HWM CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | AXOS INVEST, INC
CRD#: 150953 / SEC#: 801-79951
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/25/2014 Approved)California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/13/2014 Terminated)Connecticut
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/28/2014 Terminated)Delaware
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/14/2014 Terminated)District of Columbia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/14/2014 Terminated)Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/14/2014 Terminated)Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/1/2014 Terminated)Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/21/2014 Terminated)Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/18/2014 Terminated)New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/11/2014 Terminated)New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/14/2014 Terminated)Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/28/2014 Terminated)Rhode Island
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/14/2014 Terminated)South Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/14/2014 Terminated)Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/14/2014 Terminated)Virginia
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Contact information
Main Address
9205 W Russell Road Suite 400, Las Vegas, NV 89148
Mailing Address
Phone number
(858) 376-6055
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
13
SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 9,625 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 146,996,118 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 10/17/2025 | ||
| 01/21/2025 | ||
| 03/04/2024 | ||
| 01/27/2023 |
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