Michael Richards has been an investment adviser representative at Convergence Financial since August 2024, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.
Convergence Financial, LLC is a Columbia, MO firm with $904M under management, 2,714 clients and 13 advisers across 15 offices, as of its September 2026 filing.
Michael Richards is Financial Advisor of Convergence Financial, in Overland Park, Kansas. He joined the firm in 2024 after years in the financial industry and is a former commodity trader. He works with farmers, ranchers, landowners, urban professionals, families and business owners on retirement, estate and tax-efficient planning, risk management and wealth preservation.
Michael Richards’ longest registration was 4 years at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc (2020–2024). Before joining Convergence Financial in 2024, Michael Richards was registered through Caliber Wealth Management, LLC and Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc.
- Convergence FinancialCurrent– present · 2 yearsOverland Park, KS · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 304146
- Caliber Wealth Management, LLC– · under a yearOverland Park, KS · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 331165
- Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc– · 4 yearsOverland Park, KS · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 149018
- Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC.– · 1 yearOverland Park, KS · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 6363
- Edward Jones– · 2 yearsKansas City, MO · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 250
Professional designations
Listed by Convergence Financial
- Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA®)
- Accredited Portfolio Management Advisor (APMA℠)
Investment adviser representative registrations
Michael Richards is registered as an investment adviser representative in 2 states. Each was approved in August 2024.
- KansasSince 21 August 2024
- TexasSince 21 August 2024
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | Credited |
| Series 66 | Uniform Combined State Law Examination | 28 January 2016 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 3 December 2015 |
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Name
- Uniform Combined State Law Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Full name
- Michael Francis Richards
- CRD
- 6574529
- Firm
- Convergence Financial · CRD 304146
- Office
- 10975 BENSON DR, STE 390, Overland Park, KS 66210
- Registration
- Investment adviser and broker registrations
- In the industry since
- April 2016
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record · BrokerCheck
- Firm bio
- convergencekc.com
Where does Michael Richards work?
Michael Richards is an investment adviser representative registered through Convergence Financial, LLC since August 2024, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.
Is Michael Richards a financial advisor?
Yes. Michael Richards has a current investment-adviser registration in Kansas and Texas, through Convergence Financial since August 2024.
How many years of experience does Michael Richards have?
Michael Richards has 10 years in the financial industry, since April 2016, across 5 adviser firms.
What exams has Michael Richards passed?
Michael Richards has passed 2 licensing exams: the Series 7 and Series 66. The earliest, the Series 7, was passed in December 2015. FINRA credited Michael Richards with the SIE, which began in October 2018.
Where did Michael Richards work before Convergence Financial?
Before Convergence Financial, Michael Richards was registered through Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC., November 2018 to February 2020; Edward Jones, March 2016 to June 2018.
Where is Michael Richards based?
Michael Richards’ registered office is in Overland Park, KS.
Is Michael Richards registered with FINRA?
Yes. Michael Richards has a current broker registration, under CRD 6574529.
Source: FINRA BrokerCheck
How can I verify Michael Richards’ record?
Search CRD 6574529 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov) and FINRA’s broker search (brokercheck.finra.org), which publish Michael Richards’ full registration record.
