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Richard H. Westerman

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CRD#: 826562
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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 Herbert Westerman, who also goes by Dick Westerman, Richard H Westerman, was a registered financial professional .

Richard is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1976. Richard had worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, PC, Series 7, Series 51 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Dick Westerman | Richard H Westerman

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

January 18, 2008 - October 21, 2019

NORTHWEST INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 109737
SPOKANE, WA
Past

January 14, 2008 - July 23, 2019

NORTHWEST INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 109737
SPOKANE, WA
Past

March 27, 2007 - December 31, 2007

OSAIC SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 133763
SPOKANE, WA
Past

March 21, 2007 - December 31, 2007

OSAIC SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 133763
SPOKANE, WA
Past

June 19, 1998 - January 31, 2007

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 6694
SPOKANE, WA
Past

May 12, 1998 - January 31, 2007

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6694
SPOKANE, WA
Past

May 25, 1993 - May 6, 1998

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

October 13, 1980 - May 26, 1993

PIPER SANDLER & CO.

BD
CRD#: 665
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

September 26, 1978 - November 10, 1980

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
Past

September 1, 1976 - September 26, 1978

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 572

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 2/6/1993
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
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

Current Firm


NI
NORTHWEST INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC.
NORTHWEST INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC | NORTHWEST INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 109737 / SEC#: , 8-65282

California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/20/2016 Approved)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/8/2014 Approved)
Montana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/16/2008 Approved)
Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/25/2003 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Denver district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
9 S Washington St Ste 210 Suite 210, Spokane, WA 99201
Mailing Address
9 S Washington St Ste 210, Spokane, WA 99201
Phone number
(509) 252-4140
Established
Washington since 02/25/2000
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
16

FINRA licenses (13 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
GRUBB, SEAN MICHAELPRESIDENT/SECRETARY/CCO/CFO4110305

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts95
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 35,259,644

Disclosures


Regulatory Event1
Arbitration1

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Company Information


NORTHWEST INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 109737

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