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Richard Read Applegate

CFP®
D.B. ROOT & COMPANY
PITTSBURGH, PA
·CRD# 821789·50 years experience

Professional Summary

Richard Read Applegate, CFP®, who also goes by Rick Applegate, is a registered financial advisor currently at D.B. ROOT & COMPANY, LLC located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Richard is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1976. Richard has worked at 13 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 1 exams.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

Rick Applegate

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Contact Information

Email

xxxxx@xxxx.xxx

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial Planner

Years of Experience

50 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

D.B. ROOT & COMPANY, LLC·CRD# 188512
RIA
436 Seventh Avenue Suite 2800, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
January 10, 2018 - Present
R. APPLEGATE & ASSOCIATES LLC·CRD# 290992
RIA
Pittsburgh, PA
January 8, 2018 - March 14, 2019
CANTOR FITZGERALD WEALTH PARTNERS, LLC·CRD# 167479
RIA
Pittsburgh, PA
April 2, 2015 - January 4, 2018
PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS·CRD# 35747
BD
Pittsburgh, PA
April 21, 2014 - November 2, 2020
ESSEX NATIONAL SECURITIES, LLC·CRD# 25454
RIA
Wexford, PA
June 7, 2010 - April 9, 2014
ESSEX NATIONAL SECURITIES, LLC·CRD# 25454
BD
Wexford, PA
May 28, 2010 - April 9, 2014
UVEST FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.·CRD# 13787
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Wexford, PA
February 26, 2008 - June 2, 2010
UVEST FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.·CRD# 13787
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Wexford, PA
June 26, 2002 - November 26, 2002
UVEST FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.·CRD# 13787
BD
Wexford, PA
March 12, 2002 - June 2, 2010
FIRST COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.·CRD# 111505
RIA
Wexford, PA
January 31, 1997 - November 12, 2014
JOHN HANCOCK DISTRIBUTORS LLC·CRD# 5249
BD
Boston, MA
January 20, 1997 - October 9, 1997
CONTINENTAL CAPITAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 2864
BD
Bryan, OH
January 13, 1997 - April 1, 2002
JOHN HANCOCK DISTRIBUTORS LLC·CRD# 5249
BD
Boston, MA
October 26, 1992 - July 26, 1993
KEOGLER, MORGAN & COMPANY, INC.·CRD# 16546
BD
Atlanta, GA
September 16, 1992 - January 20, 1997
ALLEGHENY INVESTMENTS, LTD.·CRD# 7597
BD
January 23, 1989 - September 23, 1992
JOHN HANCOCK DISTRIBUTORS LLC·CRD# 5249
BD
September 21, 1987 - September 15, 1992
ALLEGHENY INVESTMENTS, LTD.·CRD# 7597
BD
Pittsburgh, PA
November 20, 1985 - September 23, 1992
ALLEGHENY INVESTMENTS, LTD.·CRD# 7597
BD
October 11, 1985 - August 18, 1988
JOHN HANCOCK DISTRIBUTORS LLC·CRD# 5249
BD
Boston, MA
May 31, 1983 - September 15, 1992
EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC·CRD# 6627
BD
October 20, 1980 - August 29, 1983
THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES·CRD# 4039
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May 3, 1976 - August 29, 1983

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Current Firm

D.B. ROOT & COMPANY, LLC
D.B. ROOT & COMPANY, LLC

BARDOUGNE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | DBR NEXT | DBR FIDUCIARY PLAN SOLUTIONS | DBR & CO WEALTH PARTNERS | DBR & CO | DB ROOT & COMPANY, INC. | D.B. ROOT & COMPANY, LLC

CRD#: 188512 / SEC#: 801-106632
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/11/2015 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

436 Seventh Avenue Suite 2800, Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Phone Number

(412) 227-2800

# of Employees

22

SEC notice filing (18 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 18 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

D.B. ROOT & COMPANY, LLC DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (3/12/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

2,654

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$952,367,792

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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) Licensed insurance agent
(2) Acting. Not Investment Related. 2812 Ridge Drive, Allison Park, PA 15101. Acting in films or TV productions. 8 hours per month.

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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".
D.B. ROOT & COMPANY, LLC
D.B. ROOT & COMPANY, LLC

BARDOUGNE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | DBR NEXT | DBR FIDUCIARY PLAN SOLUTIONS | DBR & CO WEALTH PARTNERS | DBR & CO | DB ROOT & COMPANY, INC. | D.B. ROOT & COMPANY, LLC

CRD#: 188512 / SEC#: 801-106632
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/11/2015 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.
IAR
Pennsylvania
(1/10/2018)
IAR
Texas
(7/31/2019)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Oct 1996About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Aug 1983About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Nov 1985About the Series 7 exam

Series 1 — Registered Representative Examination

Passed Apr 1976

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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