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Richard A. Borba

EMERSON EQUITY LLC
Lodi, CA
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CRD#: 811527
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Professional summary


Richard Andrew Borba, who also goes by Rick Borba, is a registered financial advisor currently at EMERSON EQUITY LLC located in Lodi, California.

Richard is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1975. Richard has worked at 17 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 22TO, Series 6TO, SIE, Series 7 and Series 1 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Rick Borba

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) FINANCIAL DYNAMICS, DBA-INVESTMENT RELATED, 2331 GRENOBLE DRIVE, LODI, CA 95242, DBA THROUGH WHICH SECURITIES, INSURANCE AND ADVISORY SERVICES ARE OFFERED THROUGH EMERSON EQUITY LLC., SOLE PROPRIETOR, SALES OF SECURITIES, INSURANCE AND ADVISORY SERVICES THROUGH EMERSON EQUITY LLC., 40HRS MONTH, 0 HRS DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS, 1978. 2) ALLIANZ LIFE AND ANNUITY-INVESTMENT RELATED, 5701 GOLDEN HILLS DR., MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55416, FIXED INSURANCE SALES, INSURANCE SALES REP, OFFERING RETIREMENT INCOME PLANNING FOR INDIVIDUALS, 35 HRS MONTHLY, 0 HRS DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS, 01/202 3) NATIONAL WESTERN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY-INVESTMENT RELATED, BUILDING 3, 10801 N MOPAC EXPRESSWAY, AUSTIN, TX 78720, FIXED ANNUITY, LIFE AND ANNUITY SALES., INSURANCE SALES REP/SELF-EMPLOYED, SERVICE EXISTING CLIENTS WITH POLICY INFORMATION AND INCOME ELECTIONS, 1 HR MONTHLY, 0 HOURS DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS, 06/2018

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Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Current

October 8, 2024 - Present

EMERSON EQUITY LLC

RIA
BD
CRD#: 130032
Lodi, CA
Current

October 7, 2024 - Present

EMERSON EQUITY LLC

Office #1: 9940 Research Drive Suite 200, Irvine, CA 92618
RIA
BD
CRD#: 130032
Irvine, CA
Past

January 12, 2024 - October 1, 2024

PORTSMOUTH FINANCIAL SERVICES

BD
CRD#: 13980
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

January 11, 2024 - October 1, 2024

PORTSMOUTH FINANCIAL SERVICES

RIA
CRD#: 13980
Lodi, CA
Past

March 31, 2023 - January 24, 2024

ARETE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 145488
Lodi, CA
Past

June 22, 2021 - June 13, 2023

CENTER STREET ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 169329
LODI, CA
Past

June 17, 2021 - December 1, 2023

CENTER STREET SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 26898
LODI, CA
Past

October 27, 2020 - June 21, 2021

LIFEPRO ASSET MANAGEMENT

RIA
CRD#: 285252
Lodi, CA
Past

April 12, 2016 - October 26, 2020

CENTER STREET ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 169329
Lodi, CA
Past

May 31, 2013 - October 26, 2020

CENTER STREET SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 26898
LODI, CA
Past

November 19, 2010 - December 31, 2012

ON INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CO

RIA
CRD#: 105662
OAKLAND, CA
Past

November 18, 2010 - December 31, 2012

THE O.N. EQUITY SALES COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 2936
OAKLAND, CA
Past

April 19, 2002 - October 29, 2010

QA3 FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 104957
OAKLAND, CA
Past

February 25, 2002 - October 29, 2010

QA3 FINANCIAL CORP.

BD
CRD#: 14754
OAKLAND, CA
Past

February 29, 2000 - February 22, 2002

LEGACY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 38697
PETALUMA, CA
Past

May 25, 1999 - March 2, 2000

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 16164
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Past

February 13, 1996 - May 28, 1999

THE O.N. EQUITY SALES COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 2936
CINCINNATI, OH
Past

February 4, 1993 - December 31, 1995

IFG NETWORK SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 19948
ATLANTA, GA
Past

May 4, 1992 - December 31, 1992

PLANNED INVESTMENTS INC.

BD
CRD#: 5066
ATLANTA, GA
Past

January 5, 1990 - June 10, 1992

DERAND/PENNINGTON/BASS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 4679
Past

April 28, 1987 - December 19, 1989

INVESTMENT ARCHITECTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17774
PETALUMA, CA
Past

August 26, 1975 - April 2, 1987

G. R. PHELPS & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 173

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".
EE
EMERSON EQUITY LLC
EMERSON EQUITY LLC

CRD#: 130032 / SEC#: 801-120835, 8-66296

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/16/2021 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/11/2023 Terminated)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/19/2023 Terminated)
Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/11/2023 Terminated)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/21/2021 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/12/2023 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/11/2023 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/11/2023 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/14/2022 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/16/2022 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (San Francisco district office)

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
(10/7/2024)
IAR
California
(10/8/2024)
RR
Oregon
(10/7/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 4/30/1999
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 22TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Direct Participation Programs Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 8/21/1975
Registered Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


EE
EMERSON EQUITY LLC
EMERSON EQUITY LLC

CRD#: 130032 / SEC#: 801-120835, 8-66296

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/16/2021 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/11/2023 Terminated)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/19/2023 Terminated)
Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/11/2023 Terminated)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/21/2021 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/12/2023 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/11/2023 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/11/2023 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/14/2022 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/16/2022 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (San Francisco district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
155 Bovet Road, Suite 725, San Mateo, CA 94402
Mailing Address
155 Bovet Road, Suite 725, San Mateo, CA 94402
Phone number
(650) 312-0200
Established
California since 10/10/2003
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees
222

SEC notice filing (32 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2 (10/27/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
BALDINI, DOMINIC JULIOMANAGING MEMBER, PRESIDENT, GENERAL SECURITIES PRINCIPAL, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER, OPTIONS PRINCIPAL, MUNI PRINCIPAL, FINOP3082081
MORRISSEY, KATHLEEN FRANCESCHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER1771747
SNYDER, SEAN KRISTIANCHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER1860842

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,091
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 327,937,701

Disclosures


Regulatory Event2

Red Flags


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Company Information


EMERSON EQUITY LLC

CRD#: 130032Lodi, CA

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