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Richard Seeley

Treasurer, Director, Secretary, Chief Compliance Officer at Pinney & Scofield

Investment adviser registrationUpdated

Richard Seeley is Treasurer, Director, Secretary, Chief Compliance Officer of Pinney & Scofield, Inc., a Cambridge investment adviser managing $859M. Richard Seeley has been registered as an investment adviser representative through Pinney & Scofield since 29 July 2013, has 22 years in the industry across 4 firms and has passed the Series 65.

22
Years in industry
13
Years at firm
4
Adviser firms
2
States registered

From the IAPD record, checked 22 October 2026SEC record

Career

Richard Seeley has been Treasurer, Director, Secretary, Chief Compliance Officer of Pinney & Scofield since July 2021, is a control person of the firm and directly owns between 50% and 75% of it. Richard Seeley holds a Degree in engineering with a minor in management from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

Pinney & Scofield, Inc. is a Cambridge, MA firm with $859M under management, 295 clients and 3 advisers across 4 offices, as of its March 2026 filing.

Richard Seeley became a partner of Pinney & Scofield in 2021. He has worked in the advisory business after five years with Prudential Insurance, and served over five years in the United States Air Force.

Richard Seeley’s longest registration is the current one, 13 years at Pinney & Scofield since 2013. Before joining Pinney & Scofield in 2013, Richard Seeley was registered through Arc Investment Planning & Management Inc and WS Securities Inc.

  1. – present · 13 years
    Adviser representative · Firm CRD 105365
  2. Arc Investment Planning & Management Inc
    – · 3 years
    Lenox, MA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 126355
  3. WS Securities Inc
    – · 3 years
    Lenox, MA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 106910
  4. American Investment Services Inc
    – · 5 years
    Great Barrington, MA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 110043

Credentials and registrations

Professional designations

Listed by Pinney & Scofield

  • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)

Investment adviser representative registrations

Richard Seeley is registered as an investment adviser representative in 2 states. The first approvals date from July 2013; the most recent is Texas, in November 2018.

  • MassachusettsSince 29 July 2013
  • TexasSince 1 November 2018

Examinations

Series 656 March 2002
Name
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Key facts

Full name
Richard Anthony Seeley
CRD
4643930
Firm
Pinney & Scofield · CRD 105365
Role
Treasurer, Director, Secretary, Chief Compliance Officer
Registration
Investment adviser registration
In the industry since
September 2004
Disciplinary history
Not yet shown here · SEC record

Common questions

Where does Richard Seeley work?

Richard Seeley has been Treasurer, Director, Secretary, Chief Compliance Officer of Pinney & Scofield, Inc. since July 2021, and is a control person of the firm.

Source: Form ADV, Schedule A, filed 27 March 2026

Is Richard Seeley a financial advisor?

Yes. Richard Seeley has a current investment-adviser registration in Massachusetts and Texas, through Pinney & Scofield since July 2013.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

How many years of experience does Richard Seeley have?

Richard Seeley has 22 years in the financial industry, since September 2004, across 4 adviser firms.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

What exams has Richard Seeley passed?

Richard Seeley passed the Series 65 in March 2002.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Where did Richard Seeley work before Pinney & Scofield?

Before Pinney & Scofield, Richard Seeley was registered through Arc Investment Planning & Management Inc, December 2009 to July 2013; WS Securities Inc, December 2009 to July 2013; American Investment Services Inc, August 2004 to December 2009.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Is Richard Seeley registered with FINRA?

No. Richard Seeley has no current broker registration.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Is Richard Seeley a CFP?

Pinney & Scofield lists Richard Seeley with the CFP credential (“CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)”) on its website. CFP Board confirms certification status.

Source: Richard Seeley biography, pinneyandscofield.com

How can I verify Richard Seeley’s record?

Search CRD 4643930 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Richard Seeley’s full registration record.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Leadership at Pinney & Scofield

Sources

  1. IAPD individual record, CRD 4643930, checked 22 October 2026. Registration status, employment history and examinations.
  2. Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B of Pinney & Scofield, Inc., filed 27 March 2026. Title, control and ownership bands.
  3. Pinney & Scofield team page. Biography, education, credentials, awards.