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Ryan David Richardson

Investment Adviser Representative at Cetera Investment Advisers LLC

Woodland Hills, CACRD #5380859Dual-registered
No disclosures on record
Sourced from SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck
Years of Experience
16 yrs
Exams Passed
4

Professional summary

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Ryan David Richardson is an investment adviser representative with Cetera Investment Advisers LLC in Woodland Hills, CA, where they have been registered since 2021. They have worked in the securities industry since 2010 and were previously registered with Avantax Advisory Services. They have passed 4 industry qualification exams, including the Series 65 (investment adviser), Series 7 (general securities representative), and Series 63 (state securities agent). They are registered to provide investment advice in California and Texas.

Registrations & licenses

Registration type
Dual-registered
As of August 15, 2026, from the advisor's current registrations on SEC IAPD
State registrations
Investment adviser:
California, Texas
Broker:
17 states and territories

Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Texas, Virginia, Washington

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

Examinations passed
Series 65
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
Passed 11/12/2013
Series 63
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Passed 5/3/2011
SIE
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
Passed 10/1/2018
Series 7
General Securities Representative Examination
Passed 11/11/2010

Financial-firm registration history

Registration history as reported to FINRA, most recent first.

Cetera Financial Specialists LLCCurrent
6/30/2021 – Woodland Hills, CA
Cetera Investment Advisers LLCCurrent
6/30/2021 – Woodland Hills, CA
Avantax Advisory Services
6/16/2014 – 7/2/2021West Hills, CA

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. Avantax Invesment Services, Inc.
    May 2010 – Jun 2021Woodland Hills, CA
  2. David M Richardson CPA
    Jan 2000 – Jun 2021Woodland Hills, CA
  3. Avantax Advisory Services
    Jun 2014 – Jun 2021Woodland Hills, CA
  4. Avantax Insurance Agency , LLC
    Sep 2020 – Jun 2021Woodland Hills, CA
  5. Cetera Financial Specialists LLC
    Jul 2021 – no end date reportedSchaumburg, IL
  6. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC
    Jul 2021 – no end date reportedSchaumburg, IL
  7. Richardson Financial
    Jan 2011 – no end date reportedWoodland Hills, CA
  8. RICHARDSON & CO CPAs
    Jan 2001 – no end date reportedWoodland Hills, CA

Official records & sources

Data as of June 28, 2026 · Source: SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck

About Cetera Investment Advisers LLC

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

Fee arrangements the firm reports

  • Percentage of assets under management
  • Hourly
  • Fixed fee

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

Advisory services, investment advisory services, custody services, insurance agency services, sweep programs, and retirement planning resources, along with access to registered and alternative investment products.

Financial PlanningPortfolio Management for Individuals and Small BusinessesPortfolio Management for Businesses and InstitutionsPension ConsultingSelection of Other AdvisersEducational Seminars and Workshops
Firm areas of expertise
Investment AdvisoryFinancial DisclosuresRetirement PlanningIRA RolloversInsuranceAdvisory ServicesCustody Services529 PlansETFs

Client types the firm serves

IndividualsHigh Net WorthBanking or Thrift InstitutionsPension/Profit SharingCharitable OrganizationsState/MunicipalOther Investment AdvisersInsurance CompaniesSovereign WealthCorporations

Firm assets under management

$25B+

Firm disclosures (Form ADV)
No disciplinary history reportedVerify on SEC IAPD
Advisors listed on AdvisorFinder:
10,459
Offices listed on AdvisorFinder:
27
Main office:
Schaumburg, IL
SEC file number:
801-20406

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Form ADV data as of August 13, 2026

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