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William Charles Richards

Investment Adviser Representative at YOUR IA, LLC

Salt Lake City, UTCRD #704666Dual-registered
No disclosures on record
Sourced from SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck
Years of Experience
43 yrs
Exams Passed
7

Professional summary

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William Charles Richards is an investment adviser representative with YOUR IA, LLC in Salt Lake City, UT, where they have been registered since 2026. They have worked in the securities industry since 1983 and have been registered with 5 firms, including Osaic Wealth, Inc. and Transamerica Financial Advisors, 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 Utah.

Registrations & licenses

Registration type
Dual-registered
As of August 17, 2026, from the advisor's current registrations on SEC IAPD
State registrations
Investment adviser:
Utah
Broker:
1 state or territory

Utah

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Examinations passed
Series 66
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
Passed 6/20/2007
Series 63
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Passed 7/14/1980
Series 6
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
Passed 4/23/2026
SIE
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
Passed 10/1/2018
Series 7
General Securities Representative Examination
Passed 7/24/1990
Series 1
Registered Representative Examination
Passed 2/2/1980
Series 24
General Securities Principal Examination
Passed 10/29/1990

Financial-firm registration history

Registration history as reported to FINRA, most recent first.

YOUR IA, LLCCurrent
3/20/2026 – Salt Lake City, UT
Osaic Wealth, Inc.
7/8/2024 – 3/17/2026Salt Lake City, UT
Transamerica Financial Advisors, Inc.
3/22/2016 – 7/2/2024Salt Lake City, UT
Invest Financial Corporation
3/3/2009 – 3/16/2016Draper, UT
Intersecurities, Inc.
6/22/2007 – 3/5/2009Midvale, UT

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. Transamerica Financial Advisors, Inc
    Mar 2016 – Jun 2024Lehi, UT
  2. World Financial Group, Inc.
    Dec 2015 – Mar 2026Lehi, UT
  3. Western Affiliates Inc
    May 1983 – no end date reportedSalt Lake City, UT
  4. W Charles Richards Inc
    May 1983 – no end date reportedSalt Lake City, UT
  5. Osaic
    Jul 2024 – Mar 2026Salt Lake City, UT
  6. Your IA
    Mar 2026 – no end date reportedSalt Lake City, UT
  7. Lincoln Financial
    Jan 2000 – no end date reportedSalt Lake City, UT
  8. Pacific Life
    Jan 2010 – no end date reportedSalt Lake City, UT
  9. Principle
    Jan 2005 – no end date reportedSalt Lake City, UT
  10. AIG
    Jan 2000 – no end date reportedSalt Lake City, UT
  11. Select Health
    Jan 2015 – no end date reportedSalt Lake City, UT

Official records & sources

Data as of August 11, 2026 · Source: SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck

About YOUR IA, 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
Estimated blended rate
0.024

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

Investment management and financial planning services

Financial PlanningPortfolio Management for Individuals and Small Businesses
Firm areas of expertise
Investment ManagementFinancial PlanningWealth ManagementPersonalized Strategies

Client types the firm serves

IndividualsHigh Net WorthCorporations

Firm assets under management

$100M–$500M

Firm disclosures (Form ADV)
No disciplinary history reportedVerify on SEC IAPD
Advisors listed on AdvisorFinder:
25
Offices listed on AdvisorFinder:
1
Main office:
St. George, UT
SEC file number:
801-134511

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Form ADV data as of August 11, 2026

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