Richard Stainsby has been an investment adviser representative at Wealthstar Advisors since July 2021, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.
Wealthstar Advisors, LLC is a Plano, TX firm with $724M under management, 453 clients and 8 advisers across 3 offices, as of its March 2026 filing.
Richard Stainsby’s longest registration was 8 years at Metlife Securities Inc. (2004–2012). Before joining Wealthstar Advisors in 2021, Richard Stainsby was registered through SPC and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.
- Wealthstar Advisors, LLCCurrent– present · 5 yearsPlano, TX · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 164957
- SPC– · 3 yearsPlano, TX · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 110692
- Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.– · 5 yearsPlano, TX · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 6363
- Metlife Securities Inc.– · 8 yearsDallas, TX · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 14251
Investment adviser representative registrations
Richard Stainsby is registered as an investment adviser representative in 3 states. The first approvals date from July 2021; the most recent is Louisiana, in April 2025.
- LouisianaSince 30 April 2025
- OhioSince 26 March 2025
- TexasSince 16 July 2021
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | Credited |
| Series 24 | General Securities Principal Examination | 22 November 1999 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 29 May 1998 |
| Series 65 | Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination | 16 May 1998 |
| Series 63 | Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination | 9 August 1993 |
| Series 6 | Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination | 6 August 1993 |
| Series 39 | Direct Participation Programs Principal Examination | 1 May 1987 |
| Series 26 | Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Principal Examination | 19 March 1987 |
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Name
- General Securities Principal Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Name
- Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
- Name
- Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
- Name
- Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
- Name
- Direct Participation Programs Principal Examination
- Name
- Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Principal Examination
- Full name
- Richard Charles Stainsby
- CRD
- 1107512
- Firm
- Wealthstar Advisors · CRD 164957
- Office
- 305B W Spring Creek Pkwy, Suite 400, Plano, TX 75023
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- May 1990
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
Where does Richard Stainsby work?
Richard Stainsby is an investment adviser representative registered through Wealthstar Advisors, LLC since July 2021, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.
Is Richard Stainsby a financial advisor?
Yes. Richard Stainsby has a current investment-adviser registration in Louisiana, Ohio and Texas, through Wealthstar Advisors since July 2021.
How many years of experience does Richard Stainsby have?
Richard Stainsby has 36 years in the financial industry, since May 1990, across 4 adviser firms.
What exams has Richard Stainsby passed?
Richard Stainsby has passed 7 licensing exams: the Series 26, Series 39, Series 6, Series 63, Series 65, Series 7 and Series 24. The earliest, the Series 26, was passed in March 1987. FINRA credited Richard Stainsby with the SIE, which began in October 2018.
Where did Richard Stainsby work before Wealthstar Advisors?
Before Wealthstar Advisors, Richard Stainsby was registered through SPC, March 2018 to July 2021; Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., November 2012 to March 2018; Metlife Securities Inc., May 2004 to November 2012.
Where is Richard Stainsby based?
Richard Stainsby’s registered office is in Plano, TX.
Is Richard Stainsby registered with FINRA?
No. Richard Stainsby has no current broker registration.
How can I verify Richard Stainsby’s record?
Search CRD 1107512 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Richard Stainsby’s full registration record.
