Richard Elias has been an investment adviser representative at Market Street Wealth Management since May 2022, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners. Richard Elias holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from West Chester University.
Market Street Wealth Management, LLC is a West Chester, PA firm with $837M under management, 1,052 clients and 10 advisers across 7 offices, as of its March 2026 filing.
Richard Elias is a Financial Advisor of Market Street Wealth Management. He joined the firm in April 2022 and works closely with clients approaching retirement. He began his career in finance with Wachovia in 2009 and has over 16 years of experience in the industry. His areas of specialization include retirement income planning, tax-efficient investing and legacy planning.
Richard Elias’ longest registration was 4 years at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated (2014–2019). Before joining Market Street Wealth Management in 2022, Richard Elias was registered through Rodgers & Associates and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated.
- – present · 4 yearsWest Chester, PA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 155157
- Rodgers & Associates– · 2 yearsLancaster, PA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 121700
- Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated– · 4 yearsExton, PA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 7691
- Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC– · 3 yearsHockessin, DE · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 19616
Professional designations
Listed by Market Street Wealth Management
- CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™
- Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA®)
Investment adviser representative registrations
Richard Elias is registered as an investment adviser representative in Pennsylvania, since May 2022.
- PennsylvaniaSince 2 May 2022
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| Series 7TO | General Securities Representative Examination | 25 July 2022 |
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | Credited |
| Series 66 | Uniform Combined State Law Examination | 3 May 2011 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 20 April 2011 |
| Series 63 | Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination | 10 June 2009 |
| Series 6 | Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination | 1 June 2009 |
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Name
- Uniform Combined State Law Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Name
- Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
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- Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
- Full name
- Richard George Elias
- CRD
- 5662607
- Firm
- Market Street Wealth Management · CRD 155157
- Office
- 999 WEST CHESTER PIKE, SUITE 202, West Chester, PA 19382
- Registration
- Investment adviser and broker registrations
- In the industry since
- October 2009
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record · BrokerCheck
- Firm bio
- marketstreetwealth.net
Where does Richard Elias work?
Richard Elias is an investment adviser representative registered through Market Street Wealth Management, LLC since May 2022, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.
Is Richard Elias a financial advisor?
Yes. Richard Elias has a current investment-adviser registration in Pennsylvania, through Market Street Wealth Management since May 2022.
How many years of experience does Richard Elias have?
Richard Elias has 17 years in the financial industry, since October 2009, across 4 adviser firms.
What exams has Richard Elias passed?
Richard Elias has passed 5 licensing exams: the Series 6, Series 63, Series 7, Series 66 and Series 7TO. The earliest, the Series 6, was passed in June 2009. FINRA credited Richard Elias with the SIE, which began in October 2018.
Where did Richard Elias work before Market Street Wealth Management?
Before Market Street Wealth Management, Richard Elias was registered through Rodgers & Associates, September 2019 to April 2022; Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, November 2014 to June 2019; Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC, May 2011 to October 2014.
Where is Richard Elias based?
Richard Elias’ registered office is in West Chester, PA.
Is Richard Elias registered with FINRA?
Yes. Richard Elias has a current broker registration, under CRD 5662607.
Source: FINRA BrokerCheck
Is Richard Elias a CFP?
Market Street Wealth Management lists Richard Elias with the CFP credential (“CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™”) on its website. CFP Board confirms certification status.
Source: Richard Elias, C.F.P.® biography, marketstreetwealth.net
How can I verify Richard Elias’ record?
Search CRD 5662607 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov) and FINRA’s broker search (brokercheck.finra.org), which publish Richard Elias’ full registration record.
