John Richardson has been Chief Financial Officer and Chief Compliance Officer of Red Seven since May 2013, is a control person of the firm and directly owns between 50% and 75% of it. John Richardson holds a B.S. in Accounting from Clemson University.
Red Seven is an Escondido, CA firm with $104M under management, 261 clients and 4 advisers across 2 offices, as of its June 2026 filing.
John E. Richardson, Jr. is Chief Financial Officer of RED Seven Wealth Management, based in Escondido. He helps individuals and families make informed decisions about retirement, taxes, insurance, estate planning and long-term financial security. Richardson began his career in public accounting at Price Waterhouse in 1983 and began a financial planning practice in San Diego in 2000.
John Richardson’s longest registration is the current one, 13 years at Red Seven since 2013. Before joining Red Seven in 2013, John Richardson was registered through Total Wealth Management Inc. and Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc.
- Total Wealth Management Inc.– · 2 yearsEscondido, CA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 140503
- Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc.– · under a yearEscondido, CA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 134139
- Strongtower Financial, Inc.– · 4 yearsEscondido, CA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 35504
- Capital Resource Management, Inc.– · 2 yearsEscondido, CA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 124652
- Commonwealth Financial Network– · 1 yearSan Diego, CA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 8032
Professional designations
Listed by Red Seven
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)
Investment adviser representative registrations
John Richardson is registered as an investment adviser representative in 2 states, as a resident of Texas. The first approvals date from October 2013; the most recent is Texas, in December 2021.
- CaliforniaSince 15 October 2013
- TexasResidentSince 11 December 2021
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| Series 24 | General Securities Principal Examination | 2 January 2002 |
| Series 66 | Uniform Combined State Law Examination | 16 July 2001 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 9 April 2001 |
- Name
- General Securities Principal Examination
- Name
- Uniform Combined State Law Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Full name
- John Edward Richardson
- CRD
- 4372570
- Firm
- Red Seven · CRD 168542
- Role
- Chief Financial Officer and Chief Compliance Officer
- Office
- 960 CANTERBURY PLACE SUITE 380, Escondido, CA 92025
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- May 2003
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- red7wm.com
Where does John Richardson work?
John Richardson has been Chief Financial Officer and Chief Compliance Officer of Red Seven since May 2013, and is a control person of the firm.
Is John Richardson a financial advisor?
Yes. John Richardson has a current investment-adviser registration in California and Texas, through Red Seven since October 2013.
How many years of experience does John Richardson have?
John Richardson has 23 years in the financial industry, since May 2003, across 6 adviser firms.
What exams has John Richardson passed?
John Richardson has passed 3 licensing exams: the Series 7, Series 66 and Series 24. The earliest, the Series 7, was passed in April 2001.
Where did John Richardson work before Red Seven?
Before Red Seven, John Richardson was registered through Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc., June 2011 to June 2012; Strongtower Financial, Inc., July 2007 to September 2011; Capital Resource Management, Inc., November 2004 to July 2007; Commonwealth Financial Network, October 2002 to May 2004.
Where is John Richardson based?
John Richardson’s registered office is in Escondido, CA.
Is John Richardson registered with FINRA?
No. John Richardson has no current broker registration.
Is John Richardson a CFP?
Red Seven lists John Richardson with the CFP credential (“CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)”) on its website. CFP Board confirms certification status.
How can I verify John Richardson’s record?
Search CRD 4372570 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes John Richardson’s full registration record.
