Richard Vandernoord has been President, Owner, CCO (08/2005) of Van Der Noord Financial Advisors since May 1997, is a control person of the firm and directly owns 75% or more of it. Richard Vandernoord holds a BBA in Finance from North Georgia Military College.
Van Der Noord Financial Advisors, Inc. is a Greer, SC firm with $152M under management, 126 clients and 2 advisers across 2 offices, as of its January 2026 filing.
Richard Van Der Noord has over four decades of experience in financial planning. He was instrumental in building a regional financial services firm and has served as President of the South Carolina Chapter of the Financial Planning Association. He has been quoted nationwide by sources such as The Wall Street Journal and CBS Marketwatch.
Richard Vandernoord’s longest registration is the current one, 21 years at Van Der Noord Financial Advisors since 2005. Before joining Van Der Noord Financial Advisors in 2005, Richard Vandernoord was registered through Investment Advisors.
- THF Advisors, LLC– · 5 yearsGreenville, SC · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 165997
- – present · 21 yearsGreer, SC · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 135556
- Investment Advisors– · 3 yearsGreer, SC · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 15708
Professional designations
Listed by Van Der Noord Financial Advisors
- Certified Financial Planner (CFP®)
Investment adviser representative registrations
Richard Vandernoord is registered as an investment adviser representative in 2 states, as a resident of Texas. The first approvals date from September 2005; the most recent is Texas, in April 2014.
- South CarolinaSince 7 September 2005
- TexasResidentSince 9 April 2014
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| Series 24 | General Securities Principal Examination | 25 July 1997 |
| Series 65 | Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination | 6 November 1995 |
| Series 63 | Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination | 12 July 1988 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 20 June 1987 |
- Name
- General Securities Principal Examination
- Name
- Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
- Name
- Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- CRD
- 1678571
- Firm
- Van Der Noord Financial Advisors · CRD 135556
- Role
- President, Owner, CCO (08/2005)
- Office
- THE VILLAGE AT THORNBLADE, 420 THE PARKWAY, SUITE G2, Greer, SC 29650
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- April 2002
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- vandernoordfinancial.com
Where does Richard Vandernoord work?
Richard Vandernoord has been President, Owner, CCO (08/2005) of Van Der Noord Financial Advisors, Inc. since May 1997, and is a control person of the firm.
Is Richard Vandernoord a financial advisor?
Yes. Richard Vandernoord has a current investment-adviser registration in South Carolina and Texas, through Van Der Noord Financial Advisors since September 2005.
How many years of experience does Richard Vandernoord have?
Richard Vandernoord has 24 years in the financial industry, since April 2002, across 3 adviser firms.
What exams has Richard Vandernoord passed?
Richard Vandernoord has passed 4 licensing exams: the Series 7, Series 63, Series 65 and Series 24. The earliest, the Series 7, was passed in June 1987.
Where did Richard Vandernoord work before Van Der Noord Financial Advisors?
Before Van Der Noord Financial Advisors, Richard Vandernoord was registered through Investment Advisors, April 2002 to September 2005.
Where is Richard Vandernoord based?
Richard Vandernoord’s registered office is in Greer, SC.
Is Richard Vandernoord registered with FINRA?
No. Richard Vandernoord has no current broker registration.
Is Richard Vandernoord a CFP?
Van Der Noord Financial Advisors lists Richard Vandernoord with the CFP credential (“Certified Financial Planner (CFP®)”) on its website. CFP Board confirms certification status.
Source: Richard Van Der Noord, CFP® biography, vandernoordfinancial.com
How can I verify Richard Vandernoord’s record?
Search CRD 1678571 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Richard Vandernoord’s full registration record.