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Richard E. Cripps

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CRD#: 863281
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Professional summary


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Richard Eric Cripps was a registered financial professional .

Richard is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1979. Richard had worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 87 and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

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

February 5, 2010 - June 5, 2024

EQUITYCOMPASS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 145420
BALTIMORE, MD
Past

June 11, 2008 - December 31, 2008

EQUITYCOMPASS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 145420
BALTIMORE, MD
Past

January 14, 2008 - July 17, 2008

STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 793
BALTIMORE, MD
Past

December 1, 2005 - July 17, 2008

STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 793
BALTIMORE, MD
Past

November 3, 1987 - December 1, 2005

LEGG MASON WOOD WALKER, INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 6555
BALTIMORE, MD
Past

October 30, 1987 - November 4, 1987

LEGG MASON MASTEN INC.

BD
CRD#: 2
Past

December 12, 1979 - October 30, 1987

LEGG MASON WOOD WALKER, INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 6555
Past

May 22, 1979 - January 5, 1980

LAIDLAW, MARTIN & MOYSEY, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6636
Past

May 2, 1979 - June 29, 1979

FORESTERS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 305
Past

March 1, 1979 - March 21, 1979

FIRST JERSEY SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6621

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".
EI
EQUITYCOMPASS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC
CHOICE FINANCIAL PARTNERS | EQUITYCOMPASS STRATEGIES | EQUITYCOMPASS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC | EQUITY COMPASS STRATEGIES | EQUITY COMPASS PORTFOLIO STRATEGIES | CHOICE FINANCIAL PARTNERS, INC.

CRD#: 145420 / SEC#: 801-69131

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/8/2008 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
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Series 63
Date: 7/18/1986
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


EI
EQUITYCOMPASS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC
CHOICE FINANCIAL PARTNERS | EQUITYCOMPASS STRATEGIES | EQUITYCOMPASS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC | EQUITY COMPASS STRATEGIES | EQUITY COMPASS PORTFOLIO STRATEGIES | CHOICE FINANCIAL PARTNERS, INC.

CRD#: 145420 / SEC#: 801-69131

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/8/2008 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
One South Street 25th Floor, Baltimore, MD 21202
Mailing Address
Phone number
(443) 224-1231
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
14

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts158
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 222,608,624

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Company Information


EQUITYCOMPASS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 145420

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