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Richard E. Stauffer

INNOVATION PARTNERS LLC
Charlotte, NC 28210
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CRD#: 846324
RS

Professional summary


Richard Earl Stauffer, who also goes by Rick Earl Stauffer, is a registered financial professional currently at INNOVATION PARTNERS LLC located in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Richard is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1977. Richard has worked at 13 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Rick Earl Stauffer

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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

June 24, 2021 - Present

INNOVATION PARTNERS LLC

Office #1: 5950 Fairview Road Suite 140, Charlotte, NC 28210
RIA
BD
CRD#: 146344
Charlotte, NC
Past

December 17, 2010 - December 31, 2020

CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15708
FRANKLIN, TN
Past

October 21, 2004 - September 14, 2009

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 15340
FRANKLIN, TN
Past

December 13, 2002 - November 9, 2004

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 628
CINCINNATI, OH
Past

January 12, 2001 - December 17, 2002

HOWARD WEIL INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 30958
NEW ORLEANS, LA
Past

August 3, 1998 - April 19, 2000

IFMG SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14416
PURCHASE, NY
Past

November 19, 1997 - August 3, 1998

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 19924
Past

October 29, 1997 - January 16, 2001

SOUTHTRUST SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 17922
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

January 9, 1997 - September 25, 1997

CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15708
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

June 3, 1994 - March 8, 1996

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

June 3, 1994 - March 8, 1996

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

January 15, 1991 - July 15, 1994

FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7461
ATLANTA, GA
Past

March 3, 1987 - December 11, 1990

STAUFFER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 18520
Past

August 22, 1984 - March 4, 1987

FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7461
Past

December 5, 1977 - November 5, 1984

J.J.B. HILLIARD, W.L. LYONS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 453

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".
IP
INNOVATION PARTNERS LLC
DEEMER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | INNOVATION PARTNERS LLC. | INNOVATION PARTNERS LLC

CRD#: 146344 / SEC#: 801-78702, 8-67812

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/24/2013 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/10/2013 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/9/2014 Terminated)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/17/2013 Terminated)
Connecticut
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/18/2013 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/10/2013 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/10/2013 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/11/2013 Terminated)
Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/10/2014 Terminated)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/10/2013 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/10/2013 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/10/2013 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/11/2013 Terminated)
Rhode Island
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/10/2013 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/10/2013 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Atlanta district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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

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
(6/24/2021)
RR
Florida
(6/25/2021)
RR
Kentucky
(6/29/2021)
RR
New Jersey
(6/24/2021)
RR
New York
(6/29/2021)
RR
Tennessee
(6/24/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 11/27/1984
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


IP
INNOVATION PARTNERS LLC
DEEMER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | INNOVATION PARTNERS LLC. | INNOVATION PARTNERS LLC

CRD#: 146344 / SEC#: 801-78702, 8-67812

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/24/2013 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/10/2013 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/9/2014 Terminated)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/17/2013 Terminated)
Connecticut
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/18/2013 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/10/2013 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/10/2013 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/11/2013 Terminated)
Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/10/2014 Terminated)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/10/2013 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/10/2013 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/10/2013 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/11/2013 Terminated)
Rhode Island
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/10/2013 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/10/2013 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Atlanta district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
5950 Fairview Road Suite 140, Charlotte, NC 28210
Mailing Address
5950 Fairview Road Suite 140, Charlotte, NC 28210
Phone number
(704) 708-5461
Established
North Carolina since 11/19/2007
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees
297

SEC notice filing (40 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


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

Part 2 Brochures

JOHN POLYVIOU ADV PART 2B (7/7/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
E STRICKER HOLDINGS LLCSTOCKHOLDER
ANAGENISIS INVESTMENT HOLDINGS LLCSTOCK HOLDER
CAMPBELL, ROBERTFINOP1349154
MCNABB, MATTHEW JOHNCO-CCO2119641
POLYVIOU, JOHN ANTHONYCO-CCO, PRESIDENT AND RIA PRINCIPAL2030212
UYESUGI, LAUREN ARNETTCOMPLIANCE PRINCIPAL2889864

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Company Information


INNOVATION PARTNERS LLC

CRD#: 146344Charlotte, NC 28210

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