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Kirk-Patrick L Richards

Investment Adviser Representative at Morgan Stanley

Las Vegas, NVCRD #4209041Dual-registered
No disclosures on record
Sourced from SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck
Years of Experience
22 yrs
Exams Passed
7

Professional summary

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Kirk-Patrick L. Richards is an investment adviser representative with Morgan Stanley in Las Vegas, NV, where they have been registered since 2021. They have worked in the securities industry since 2004 and have been registered with 5 firms, including Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated and UBS Financial Services Inc. They have passed 7 industry qualification exams, including the Series 66 (combined investment adviser and state securities agent), Series 7 (general securities representative), and Series 24 (general securities principal). They are registered to provide investment advice in Nevada and Texas.

Office

8548 Rozita Lee Avenue, Suite 400
Las Vegas, NV 89113

Advisors at this office: 50

Branch office as filed with FINRA, counting current advisors in the directory who work there.

Registrations & licenses

Registration type
Dual-registered
As of August 16, 2026, from the advisor's current registrations on SEC IAPD
State registrations
Investment adviser:
Nevada, Texas
Broker:
53 states and territories

Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virgin Islands, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

Registration requirements vary by state and service. Contact the advisor's firm to confirm whether they can serve you.

Examinations passed
Series 66
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
Passed 4/8/2004
Series 63
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Passed 11/1/2000
SIE
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
Passed 10/1/2018
Series 7
General Securities Representative Examination
Passed 12/16/2003
Series 24
General Securities Principal Examination
Passed 4/18/2009
Series 10
General Securities Sales Supervisor - General Module Examination
Passed 4/4/2008
Series 9
General Securities Sales Supervisor - Options Module Examination
Passed 12/15/2007

Financial-firm registration history

Registration history as reported to FINRA, most recent first.

Morgan StanleyCurrent
1/5/2021 – Las Vegas, NV
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated
9/11/2013 – 12/7/2020Winter Park, FL
UBS Financial Services Inc.
9/20/2012 – 9/4/2013Las Vegas, NV
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated
10/12/2009 – 9/11/2012Orlando, FL
AXA Advisors, LLC
3/13/2009 – 6/1/2009Orlando, FL
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated
5/5/2006 – 3/3/2009Boca Raton, FL
Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith Inc.
4/12/2004 – 11/11/2005Jacksonville, FL

Reported employment history

Employment the advisor reported on their SEC/FINRA filings, as of October 8, 2026. It may not be a complete history.

  1. Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated
    Aug 2013 – Dec 2020Orlando, FL
  2. Morgan Stanley
    Dec 2020 – no end date reportedLas Vegas, NV

Official records & sources

Data as of August 9, 2026 · Source: SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck

About Morgan Stanley

These details describe the firm overall. Individual advisors' services, clients, and fees may differ.

Fee arrangements the firm reports

  • Percentage of assets under management
  • Commissions
  • Fixed fee
  • Performance-based fees
  • Other
Firm account minimum
$10,000 (waivable)

Arrangements the firm reports on its Form ADV; this advisor may not charge every fee listed. Estimated from the firm's Form ADV — individual terms may differ. Not a quote.

Services the firm offers

Financial PlanningPortfolio Management for Individuals and Small BusinessesPortfolio Management for Investment CompaniesPortfolio Management for Businesses and InstitutionsPension ConsultingSelection of Other AdvisersEducational Seminars and Workshops

Client types the firm serves

IndividualsHigh Net WorthBanking or Thrift InstitutionsInvestment CompaniesPension/Profit SharingCharitable OrganizationsState/MunicipalInsurance CompaniesCorporationsOther

Firm assets under management

$25B+

Firm disclosures (Form ADV)
Disciplinary history reportedVerify on SEC IAPD
Advisors listed on AdvisorFinder:
23,008
Offices listed on AdvisorFinder:
26
Main office:
Purchase, NY
SEC file number:
801-70103

Counts reflect AdvisorFinder directory coverage, not necessarily the firm's complete network.

Form ADV data as of September 28, 2026

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