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Roy McDowell

Managing Director at Richmond Capital Management in Richmond, VA

Investment adviser registrationUpdated

Roy McDowell is Managing Director of Richmond Capital Management Inc, an investment adviser managing $5.93B, and works from its Richmond, VA office. Roy McDowell has been registered as an investment adviser representative through Richmond Capital Management since 1 August 2001, has 25 years in the industry across 1 firm and has passed the Series 7, Series 3, Series 63 and Series 65.

25
Years in industry
25
Years at firm
1
Adviser firms
1
States registered

From the IAPD record, checked 22 October 2026SEC record

Career

Roy McDowell has been Managing Director of Richmond Capital Management since February 2007, is a control person of the firm and directly owns between 10% and 25% of it. Roy McDowell holds a BA from the University of Virginia and an MBA from the University of Virginia.

Richmond Capital Management Inc is a Richmond, VA firm with $5.93B under management, 166 clients and 10 advisers in one office, as of its March 2026 filing.

R. Wheatley McDowell is Managing Director and Portfolio Manager of Richmond Capital Management. He has worked in bond portfolio management at the firm since 2001, leading its credit team. Before his investment management career, he spent 15 years as a corporate bond trader at sell-side institutions such as First Union and Lehman Brothers.

  1. – present · 25 years
    Richmond, VA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 104636

Credentials and registrations

Professional designations

Listed by Richmond Capital Management

  • CFA

Investment adviser representative registrations

Roy McDowell is registered as an investment adviser representative in Virginia, since August 2001.

  • VirginiaSince 1 August 2001

Examinations

Series 6526 July 2001
Name
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
Series 6319 January 1988
Name
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Series 331 December 1987
Name
National Commodity Futures Examination
Series 721 November 1987
Name
General Securities Representative Examination

Key facts

Full name
Roy Wheatley McDowell
CRD
1761550
Firm
Richmond Capital Management · CRD 104636
Role
Managing Director
Office
1509A Belleville St., Richmond, VA 23230
Registration
Investment adviser registration
In the industry since
July 2001
Disciplinary history
Not yet shown here · SEC record

Common questions

Where does Roy McDowell work?

Roy McDowell has been Managing Director of Richmond Capital Management Inc since February 2007, and is a control person of the firm.

Source: Form ADV, Schedule A, filed 26 March 2026

Is Roy McDowell a financial advisor?

Yes. Roy McDowell has a current investment-adviser registration in Virginia, through Richmond Capital Management since August 2001.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

How many years of experience does Roy McDowell have?

Roy McDowell has 25 years in the financial industry, since July 2001, across 1 adviser firm.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

What exams has Roy McDowell passed?

Roy McDowell has passed 4 licensing exams: the Series 7, Series 3, Series 63 and Series 65. The earliest, the Series 7, was passed in November 1987.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Where is Roy McDowell based?

Roy McDowell’s registered office is in Richmond, VA.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Is Roy McDowell registered with FINRA?

No. Roy McDowell has no current broker registration.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Is Roy McDowell a CFA charterholder?

Richmond Capital Management lists Roy McDowell with the CFA credential (“CFA”) on its website. CFA Institute confirms certification status.

Source: R. Wheatley McDowell, CFA biography, richmondcap.com

How can I verify Roy McDowell’s record?

Search CRD 1761550 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Roy McDowell’s full registration record.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Leadership at Richmond Capital Management

Sources

  1. IAPD individual record, CRD 1761550, checked 22 October 2026. Registration status, employment history and examinations.
  2. Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B of Richmond Capital Management Inc, filed 26 March 2026. Title, control and ownership bands.
  3. Richmond Capital Management team page. Biography, education, credentials, awards.