MML Investors Services
46yrs
Top advisor by experience in Marriottsville
36yrs
Richard Brian Welsh
Financial advisor at LPL Financial
At a glance
Experience36 years (since 1990)
How that compares ?Top 7% by experience in Maryland
OfficeMarriottsville, MD
FirmLPL Financial
How the firm is paid ?Percent of assets, Hourly, Flat fee
States licensed ?1 state
Services through LPL Financial
Financial planningInvestment management for individuals and small businessesInvestment management for businesses and institutionsEducational seminars and workshopsOther services
Specialties, designations like CFP®, and languages spoken appear here when advisors claim their profiles.
Licenses
Exams passed, from the official record. Tap a license to see what it allows.
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
Career
- 2012 – nowLPL Financial LLCCurrent firm
- Dec 2011 – Aug 2012Private Advisor Group, LLCPreviously
- 2007 – 2011UBS Financial Services Inc.Previously
- Feb 2006 – Aug 2007Citigroup Global Markets Inc.Previously
- 2002 – 2006Legg Mason Wood Walker, IncorporatedPreviously
Questions to ask Richard
Tailored to Richard’s registration and firm.
- What's your succession plan, and who would work with me if you retire?
- At a firm this size, will I work with you directly or with a service team?
- What does a financial plan with you include, and how often is it updated?
- Where would my money be held, and will I get statements directly from that firm?
- What would I pay in total each year, in dollars, including fund and trading costs?
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About Richard
How do I contact Richard?
Call LPL Financial at 704-733-3300 and ask for Richard Brian Welsh. Richard works from the Marriottsville, MD office.
How long has Richard been a financial advisor?
Richard has been in the industry since 1990, about 36 years. Top 7% by experience in Maryland.
What licenses does Richard hold?
Series 63, Series 65. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is Richard a fiduciary?
Richard is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.
How is Richard paid?
LPL Financial reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, hourly fees, flat or fixed fees. Ask Richard for your total yearly cost in dollars.
Official record as of October 2, 2026.
This profile is for information only and is not financial advice or a recommendation.
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