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Richard S. Umstead

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CRD#: 817733
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Richard Scott Umstead, who also goes by R. Scott Umstead, Scott Umstead, was a registered financial professional .

Richard is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1976. Richard had worked at 15 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 5, Series 3, PC, Series 7, Series 24, Series 53, Series 12 and Series 4 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


R. Scott Umstead | Scott Umstead

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

August 9, 2017 - August 11, 2021

COLUMBUS MACRO, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 286374
NESHANNOCK, PA
Past

March 23, 2017 - August 8, 2017

IRONVIEW CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 150250
BLUE BELL, PA
Past

October 7, 2015 - September 6, 2016

SOLENTURE ADVISORS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 131186
PITTSBURGH, PA
Past

June 5, 2015 - December 17, 2015

PARTNERVEST ADVISORY SERVICES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 113621
SEWICKLEY, PA
Past

November 24, 2014 - June 25, 2015

MIP GLOBAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 164640
SAN JUAN, PR
Past

May 3, 2012 - December 14, 2015

RAYLIANT ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 150978
CANONSBURG, PA
Past

April 19, 2012 - December 5, 2012

NEWEDGE SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10674
PITTSBURGH, PA
Past

November 20, 2008 - March 30, 2010

CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 15708
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

November 14, 2008 - March 30, 2010

CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15708
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

August 27, 2008 - November 18, 2008

MID ATLANTIC FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 109771
PITTSBURGH, PA
Past

August 26, 2008 - November 18, 2008

NEWEDGE SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10674
PITTSBURGH, PA
Past

May 5, 2008 - July 28, 2008

FIRST ALLIED SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 32444
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

March 28, 2008 - July 28, 2008

FIRST ALLIED SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 32444
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

August 25, 2005 - December 31, 2006

NEWEDGE SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10674
CANONSBURG, PA
Past

February 24, 2005 - April 28, 2008

SWEETWATER ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 134367
COLUMBUS, OH
Past

July 1, 2003 - December 17, 2003

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

September 14, 2000 - July 1, 2003

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7471
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 26, 1978 - October 11, 2000

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 27, 1976 - September 26, 1978

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 572

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".
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COLUMBUS MACRO, LLC
COLUMBUS MACRO, LLC

CRD#: 286374 / SEC#: 801-110635

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/19/2017 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 10/7/1994
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 5
Date: 10/8/1987
Interest Rate Options Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
PC
Date: 9/8/1977
AMEX Put and Call Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 12
Date: 2/20/1982
NYSE Branch Manager Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


CM
COLUMBUS MACRO, LLC
COLUMBUS MACRO, LLC

CRD#: 286374 / SEC#: 801-110635

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/19/2017 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
New Castle, PA
Mailing Address
Phone number
(724) 761-2510
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
7

SEC notice filing (4 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV 2A 20250228 COLUMBUS MACRO, LLC (2/28/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts4,516
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 777,327,162

Red Flags


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Company Information


COLUMBUS MACRO, LLC

CRD#: 286374

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