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Richard J. Zich

SOUTHWEST INVESTMENT ADVISORS
Tucson, AZ 85741
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CRD#: 7081429
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Professional summary


Richard John Zich, who also goes by Rick John Zich, is a registered financial advisor currently at SOUTHWEST INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC. located in Tucson, Arizona and LPL FINANCIAL LLC located in Tucson, Arizona.

Richard is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2019. Richard has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7TO, SIE and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Rick John Zich

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. 4/22/2019 - Trinity Diamonds Inc. - Not Investment Related - 6070 N Oracle Road, Tucson, AZ 85704 - Other-Family Business - Officer/Statutory Agent - Started 11/27/2002 - 4 Hours Per Month/0 Hours During Securities Trading - Retail jewelry store run by wife, Joanne Zich. Help with accounting and website concepts 3-4 hours a month on evenings and weekends. 2. 4/22/2019 - Southwest Investment Advisors - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - DBA for LPL Business (entity for LPL business). 3. 6/26/2019 - Southwest Investment Advisors, Inc - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Registered Investment Advisor Hybrid - IAR - Start Date: 06/03/2019 - 160 Hours Per Month During Securities Trading - I provide investment advisory services through Southwest Investment Advisors, Inc, an independent investment advisor firm. I started this business activity in 06/2019. I expect to spend approximately 160 hours per month on this activity. Please see the advisory firm's Form ADV for more information about its address, the nature of its business, its owners, and its services at http://www.adviserinfo.sec.gov/IAPD. The firm is separate from and independent of LPL Financial.

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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

March 4, 2021 - Present

SOUTHWEST INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 7594 N La Cholla, Tucson, AZ 85741
RIA
CRD#: 312685
Tucson, AZ
Current

April 26, 2019 - Present

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

Office #1: 7594 N La Cholla Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85741
RIA
BD
CRD#: 6413
Tucson, AZ
Past

June 7, 2019 - March 8, 2021

SOUTHWEST INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 117052
TUCSON, AZ

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".
SI
SOUTHWEST INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC.
SOUTHWEST INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 312685 / SEC#: 801-120406

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/2020 Approved)

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
Alabama
(12/21/2020)
IAR
Alabama
(3/2/2023)
RR
Alaska
(12/21/2020)
RR
Arizona
(5/29/2019)
IAR
Arizona
(3/23/2021)
RR
Arkansas
(8/24/2022)
RR
California
(3/3/2020)
RR
Colorado
(12/21/2020)
IAR
Colorado
(3/2/2023)
RR
Connecticut
(2/11/2022)
RR
Delaware
(1/19/2022)
RR
District of Columbia
(1/2/2021)
RR
Florida
(12/21/2020)
RR
Georgia
(12/21/2020)
RR
Hawaii
(1/2/2021)
RR
Idaho
(12/21/2020)
RR
Illinois
(12/21/2020)
RR
Indiana
(12/21/2020)
RR
Iowa
(1/2/2021)
RR
Kansas
(1/2/2021)
RR
Kentucky
(12/21/2020)
RR
Louisiana
(1/2/2021)
RR
Maine
(1/2/2021)
RR
Maryland
(1/2/2021)
RR
Massachusetts
(5/5/2021)
RR
Michigan
(12/21/2020)
RR
Minnesota
(12/21/2020)
RR
Mississippi
(1/6/2021)
RR
Missouri
(1/2/2021)
RR
Montana
(1/2/2021)
RR
Nebraska
(11/16/2023)
RR
Nevada
(12/21/2020)
RR
New Jersey
(2/11/2022)
RR
New Mexico
(1/2/2021)
RR
New York
(12/21/2020)
RR
North Carolina
(12/22/2020)
RR
North Dakota
(12/21/2020)
RR
Ohio
(1/2/2021)
RR
Oklahoma
(1/2/2021)
RR
Oregon
(12/21/2020)
RR
Pennsylvania
(12/21/2020)
RR
Rhode Island
(12/21/2020)
RR
South Carolina
(12/21/2020)
RR
South Dakota
(1/2/2021)
RR
Tennessee
(12/21/2020)
RR
Texas
(12/21/2020)
IAR
Texas
(3/4/2021)
RR
Utah
(1/2/2021)
RR
Virginia
(1/2/2021)
RR
Washington
(1/2/2021)
RR
Wisconsin
(12/21/2020)
RR
Wyoming
(12/21/2020)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 6/3/2019
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 4/26/2019
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 11/19/2019
General Securities Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


SI
SOUTHWEST INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC.
SOUTHWEST INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 312685 / SEC#: 801-120406

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/2020 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
7594 N La Cholla, Tucson, AZ 85741
Mailing Address
Phone number
(520) 544-2500
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
4

SEC notice filing (38 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

2025 DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (3/28/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,156
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 325,665,484

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Company Information


SOUTHWEST INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 312685Tucson, AZ 85741

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