Richard Stewart has been an investment adviser representative at Chelsea Advisory Services since November 2025, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.
Chelsea Advisory Services, Inc is a Staten Island, NY firm with $147M under management, 552 clients and 25 advisers across 22 offices, as of its August 2026 filing.
Richard B. Stewart, based in Indianapolis, Indiana, provides tax and financial management services to individuals, with an emphasis on tax reduction and retirement planning strategies. He serves central Indiana.
Richard Stewart’s longest registration was 12 years at H.D. Vest Advisory Services, Inc (1998–2011). Before joining Chelsea Advisory Services in 2025, Richard Stewart was registered through RB Stewart Financial LLC and Avantax Advisory Services.
- – present · under a yearIndianapolis, IN · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 150791
- RB Stewart Financial LLC– · under a yearIndianapolis, IN · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 332505
- Avantax Advisory Services– · 3 yearsIndianapolis, IN · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 104556
- H.D. Vest Advisory Services, Inc– · 12 yearsIndianapolis, IN · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 104556
Professional designations
Listed by Chelsea Advisory Services
- CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Investment adviser representative registrations
Richard Stewart is registered as an investment adviser representative in Indiana, since November 2025.
- IndianaSince 6 November 2025
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | Credited |
| Series 62 | Corporate Securities Limited Representative Examination | 21 November 2001 |
| Series 65 | Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination | 20 November 1997 |
| Series 6 | Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination | 21 November 1995 |
| Series 63 | Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination | 13 October 1995 |
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Name
- Corporate Securities Limited Representative Examination
- Name
- Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
- Name
- Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
- Name
- Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
- Full name
- Richard Brian Stewart
- CRD
- 2643658
- Firm
- Chelsea Advisory Services · CRD 150791
- Office
- Indianapolis, IN
- Registration
- Investment adviser and broker registrations
- In the industry since
- November 1995
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record · BrokerCheck
- Firm bio
- chfs.com
Where does Richard Stewart work?
Richard Stewart is an investment adviser representative registered through Chelsea Advisory Services, Inc since November 2025, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.
Is Richard Stewart a financial advisor?
Yes. Richard Stewart has a current investment-adviser registration in Indiana, through Chelsea Advisory Services since November 2025.
How many years of experience does Richard Stewart have?
Richard Stewart has 30 years in the financial industry, since November 1995, across 3 adviser firms.
What exams has Richard Stewart passed?
Richard Stewart has passed 4 licensing exams: the Series 63, Series 6, Series 65 and Series 62. The earliest, the Series 63, was passed in October 1995. FINRA credited Richard Stewart with the SIE, which began in October 2018.
Where did Richard Stewart work before Chelsea Advisory Services?
Before Chelsea Advisory Services, Richard Stewart was registered through RB Stewart Financial LLC, February 2025 to November 2025; Avantax Advisory Services, June 2016 to April 2020; H.D. Vest Advisory Services, Inc, November 1998 to August 2011.
Where is Richard Stewart based?
Richard Stewart’s registered office is in Indianapolis, IN.
Is Richard Stewart registered with FINRA?
Yes. Richard Stewart has a current broker registration, under CRD 2643658.
Source: FINRA BrokerCheck
Is Richard Stewart a CFP?
Chelsea Advisory Services lists Richard Stewart with the CFP credential (“CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)”) on its website. CFP Board confirms certification status.
How can I verify Richard Stewart’s record?
Search CRD 2643658 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov) and FINRA’s broker search (brokercheck.finra.org), which publish Richard Stewart’s full registration record.