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Richards Merrill Wealth Management

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Client assets under management

$546,977,359

Clients

1,270

14% high-net worth

Advisors

8

of 10 employees

Firm type

Team

4-10 advisors or $500M+ in AUM

Clients per advisor

159

Very High

Average account size

$430,691

About

Richards Merrill Wealth Management is a team advisory firm that manages approximately $643.6 million for about 1,270 clients, serving individuals (including high-net-worth individuals), retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm provides ongoing portfolio management and financial planning, limiting investments to mutual funds, equities, bonds, ETFs, REITs, government securities and CDs.

The firm documents client goals and risk tolerance in an Investment Policy Statement and offers two advisory programs — IA1 (broader investment options with quarterly contact and financial planning included) and IA2 (mutual‑fund modeled portfolios with at least annual contact and planning billed separately) — with discretionary or non‑discretionary implementation. Investment methods include charting, fundamental, technical and cyclical analysis, and the firm employs both long‑ and short‑term trading; advisory fees are billed monthly in advance.

Distinctive features include its status as a full‑service broker‑dealer with all advisory personnel dually registered as registered representatives and investment adviser representatives, which creates potential conflicts when representatives offer commissionable brokerage or insurance products (the brochure notes advisory accounts use no‑load funds and that insurance products are not included in billable advisory assets). The firm has disclosed multiple past regulatory consent orders and fines (resolved by consent in 2015–2016, including state actions and MSRB matters), and it requires use of its recommended custodian rather than accepting directed brokerage.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management

Expertise

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)

Fee options

Percentage

$100M - $250M: 1.00% $250M - $500M: 0.95% $500M - $1MM: 0.80% $1MM - $3MM: 0.75% $3MM+: 0.67% $0 - $25M: 0.90% $25M - $50M: 0.85% $50M - $100M: 0.80% $100M+: 0.75%

Commissions

Registered Representatives accept commissions for sale of securities; advisory accounts use no-load funds without commissions.

Main office location

Richards Merrill Wealth Management

612 West Main Ave., The M Building Suite 201

Spokane WA 99201-0645, United States

Number of offices

1

Most active in

Alaska · Arizona · California · Florida · Idaho · Montana · Nebraska · New Hampshire · Oregon · Texas · Washington

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Charles C

CFP®, Series 63, Series 66

Spokane, WA

Richards Merrill Wealth Management

Charles Cowgill is a CFP® with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving at Richards Merrill Wealth Management since 2024. He previously worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. for 18 years and was a self-employed writer for 11 years. Richards Merrill Wealth Management provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as retirement plans, trusts, estates, and business entities, managing approximately $514 million in client assets. The firm employs a combination of charting, fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis across a range of investment vehicles and offers tailored financial plans and supervisory services.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)
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Steven L

Series 66

Spokane, WA

Richards Merrill Wealth Management

Steven Larson is a financial advisor at Richards Merrill Wealth Management in Spokane, WA, holding a Series 66 designation with 44 years of industry experience. He has been with Richards, Merrill & Peterson, Inc. since 1982. Richards Merrill Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as 401(k) plans, trusts, estates, and business entities, managing approximately $514 million in client assets. The firm provides customized Investment Policy Statements and combines various analytical approaches to pursue both long- and short-term investment strategies across a diverse range of securities.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)
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John L

Series 63, Series 66

Spokane, WA

Richards Merrill Wealth Management

John Larson is a financial advisor at Richards Merrill Wealth Management in Spokane, WA, with 40 years of industry experience. He has held Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Richards, Merrill & Peterson, Inc. since 1985. Richards Merrill Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as 401(k) and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and business entities, managing approximately $514 million in client assets. The firm offers portfolio management and financial planning, employing a mix of analytical strategies and maintaining tailored Investment Policy Statements for clients.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)
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John Michael L

Series 66

Spokane, WA

Richards Merrill Wealth Management

John Michael Larson is a financial advisor at Richards Merrill Wealth Management in Spokane, WA, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. He has worked at Richards Merrill & Peterson Inc since 2022 and previously held roles at Stryker and the University of Washington. Richards Merrill Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as 401(k) plans, trusts, estates, and business entities, managing approximately $514 million in assets. The firm employs a combination of charting, fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis and offers both long-term and short-term trading strategies across various securities.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)
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Monique C

CFP®, Series 63

Spokane, WA

Richards Merrill Wealth Management

Monique Corigliano is a CFP® with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving at Richards Merrill Wealth Management since 2000. She holds a Series 63 license and is based in Spokane, WA. Richards Merrill Wealth Management provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as retirement plans, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm uses a blend of charting, fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to support both long- and short-term trading strategies across various asset classes and offers tailored financial plans and ongoing supervisory services.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)
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Frederic L

Series 66

Spokane, WA

Richards Merrill Wealth Management

Frederic Lefriec is a financial advisor at Richards Merrill Wealth Management in Spokane, WA, holding a Series 66 designation with 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Richards Merrill & Peterson Inc since 2016. Richards Merrill Wealth Management provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as 401(k) and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and business entities, managing approximately $514 million in assets. The firm employs a range of investment strategies including charting, fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and offers both broad advisory programs and mutual fund modeled portfolios tailored to client risk tolerance and asset allocation.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)
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Thomas K

Series 66

Spokane, WA

Richards Merrill Wealth Management

Thomas Kendall is a financial advisor with Richards Merrill Wealth Management in Spokane, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has maintained a long-term role outside finance as an operator of Rock City Grill since 1998. Richards Merrill Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as various institutional entities, providing portfolio management and financial planning. The firm employs a blend of analytical methods and offers distinct advisory programs tailored to different client needs.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)
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Mark C

Series 66

Spokane, WA

Richards Merrill Wealth Management

Mark Calkins is a financial advisor at Richards Merrill Wealth Management in Spokane, WA, with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Richards Merrill & Peterson since 2014. Richards Merrill Wealth Management provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as retirement plans, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm employs a combination of charting, fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis and offers tailored investment programs documented through Investment Policy Statements.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)
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