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Richard Kim

DIVERSIFY ADVISORY SERVICES
LOS ANGELES, CA 90010
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CRD#: 7257773
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Professional summary


Richard Kim is a registered financial advisor currently at DIVERSIFY ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Los Angeles, California and DFPG INVESTMENTS, LLC located in Sandy, Utah.

Richard is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2020. Richard has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 7TO and SIE exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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

September 13, 2023 - Present

DIVERSIFY ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 3731 Wilshire Blvd Suite 612, Los Angeles, CA 90010
RIA
CRD#: 326060
LOS ANGELES, CA
Current

December 13, 2024 - Present

DFPG INVESTMENTS, LLC

Office #1: 9017 S Riverside Drive Suite 210, Sandy, UT 84070
BD
CRD#: 155576
Sandy, UT
Past

August 30, 2023 - January 2, 2024

DFPG INVESTMENTS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 155576
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

August 30, 2023 - September 19, 2023

DFPG INVESTMENTS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 155576
SANDY, UT
Past

November 17, 2020 - May 15, 2023

M. S. HOWELLS & CO.

BD
CRD#: 104100
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".
DA
DIVERSIFY ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
ADVANCED WEALTH STRATEGIES GROUP | WESTRIDGE WEALTH STRATEGIES | THS PRIVATE FAMILY OFFICE | THE CRESTWELL GROUP | SPARK FINANCIAL SERVICE | SERRATELLI FINANCIAL GROUP | ROCKY MOUNTAIN WEALTH ADVISORS | RANCHO PRIVATE WEALTH | PROVIDENCE WEALTH ADVISORS | PLATINUM WEALTH GROUP | PATTERSON FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | PARKVIEW WEALTH ADVISORS | NUCLEUS FINANCIAL GROUP | MARCH FORWARD | LONGHORN FINANCIAL | KLK CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | KEY ADVISORS WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | INVENTA WEALTH ADVISORS | INPAC WEALTH SOLUTIONS | ICONA WEALTH | HARDING FINANCIAL & INSURANCE | GROVE WEALTH ADVISORS | GRIFFIN WEALTH PARTNERS | GRADY CAPITAL GROUP | GOMEZ CORP | GLOBAL WEALTH PARTNERS, INC. | GLIDE FINANCIAL GROUP | GEN 1 FINANCIAL | FULCRUM INVESTMENT SERVICES | FIRST FINANCIAL CENTER OF DALLAS | FINANCIAL RESOURCES INC. | EVERGREEN ADVISOR GROUP | DIVERSIFY, INC. | DIVERSIFY ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC | DIVERSIFY ADVISOR NETWORK | CITY CENTER WEALTH ADVISORS | CIPOLLA FINANCIAL ADVISORS | CAPATA FINANCIAL | BUTLER FINANCIAL ADVISORS | BRIDGE EQUITIES | BOSTON WEALTH ADVISOR GROUP | ASHLAND PACIFIC | ANIMAS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC

CRD#: 326060 / SEC#: 801-128675

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/31/2023 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

IAR
California
(9/13/2023)
RR
California
(12/16/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 5/19/2022
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 11/17/2020
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


DA
DIVERSIFY ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
ADVANCED WEALTH STRATEGIES GROUP | WESTRIDGE WEALTH STRATEGIES | THS PRIVATE FAMILY OFFICE | THE CRESTWELL GROUP | SPARK FINANCIAL SERVICE | SERRATELLI FINANCIAL GROUP | ROCKY MOUNTAIN WEALTH ADVISORS | RANCHO PRIVATE WEALTH | PROVIDENCE WEALTH ADVISORS | PLATINUM WEALTH GROUP | PATTERSON FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | PARKVIEW WEALTH ADVISORS | NUCLEUS FINANCIAL GROUP | MARCH FORWARD | LONGHORN FINANCIAL | KLK CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | KEY ADVISORS WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | INVENTA WEALTH ADVISORS | INPAC WEALTH SOLUTIONS | ICONA WEALTH | HARDING FINANCIAL & INSURANCE | GROVE WEALTH ADVISORS | GRIFFIN WEALTH PARTNERS | GRADY CAPITAL GROUP | GOMEZ CORP | GLOBAL WEALTH PARTNERS, INC. | GLIDE FINANCIAL GROUP | GEN 1 FINANCIAL | FULCRUM INVESTMENT SERVICES | FIRST FINANCIAL CENTER OF DALLAS | FINANCIAL RESOURCES INC. | EVERGREEN ADVISOR GROUP | DIVERSIFY, INC. | DIVERSIFY ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC | DIVERSIFY ADVISOR NETWORK | CITY CENTER WEALTH ADVISORS | CIPOLLA FINANCIAL ADVISORS | CAPATA FINANCIAL | BUTLER FINANCIAL ADVISORS | BRIDGE EQUITIES | BOSTON WEALTH ADVISOR GROUP | ASHLAND PACIFIC | ANIMAS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC

CRD#: 326060 / SEC#: 801-128675

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/31/2023 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
9017 S Riverside Dr. Suite 210, Sandy, UT 84070
Mailing Address
Phone number
(801) 890-7577
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
171

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

DIVERSIFY ADVISORY SERVICES FORM ADV PART 2A (10/27/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts8,318
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 3,206,698,268

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
09/25/2024
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Company Information


DIVERSIFY ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 326060Los Angeles, CA 90010

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