Richard M. Shaner

ETF ARCHITECT

NEWTOWN SQUARE, PA 19073

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CRD#: 7339748

Professional summary

Richard Moody Shaner, who also goes by Richard Moody Shaner Jr, Rich Shaner, is a registered financial advisor currently at ETF ARCHITECT located in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania.

Richard is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2021. Richard has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 3 exam.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Richard Moody Shaner Jr | Rich Shaner

Other business activities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

November 17, 2023 - Present

ETF ARCHITECT

Office #1: 3803 West Chester Pike Suite 150, Newtown Square, PA 19073

RIA

CRD#: 171412

NEWTOWN SQUARE, PA

Past

November 18, 2021 - November 21, 2023

ALPHA ARCHITECT

RIA

CRD#: 153905

HAVERTOWN, PA

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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ETF ARCHITECT

CRD#: 171412 / SEC#: 801-79835

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/6/2014 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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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

Pennsylvania
(11/17/2023)

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Exams

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 3

Date: 11/15/2023

National Commodity Futures Examination

Current Firm

ETF ARCHITECT

CRD#: 171412 / SEC#: 801-79835

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/6/2014 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

3803 West Chester Pike Suite 150, Newtown Square, PA 19073

Mailing Address

Phone number

+1 (215) 882-9983

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (3 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ETF ARCHITECT FORM ADV PART 2A AMENDED (03.29.2024) (8/8/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	195
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 16,048,563,627

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Richard M. Shaner

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

ETF ARCHITECT

ALPHA ARCHITECT

Primary Firm SEC Registration

ETF ARCHITECT

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 3

Date: 11/15/2023

Current Firm

ETF ARCHITECT

Contact information

SEC notice filing (3 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

ETF ARCHITECT

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