LPL Financial
15yrs
More experience than 50% of advisors in New York
17yrs
Richard A Sofka
Financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates
Based in Mayville, New York, Richard A Sofka is a fiduciary financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience. Richard joined Raymond James & Associates in 2023, after 14 years at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith. Raymond James & Associates offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan consulting and is paid through a percentage of assets, hourly fees, and flat fees.
At a glance
Experience17 years (since 2009)
How that compares ?More experience than 55% of advisors in New York
OfficeMayville, NY
How the firm is paid ?Percent of assets, Hourly, Flat fee, Commissions
Typical client at the firm ?$788,879
Advisors at the firm5,796
States licensed ?1 state
Services through Raymond James & Associates
Financial planningInvestment management for individuals and small businessesInvestment management for businesses and institutionsRetirement plan consultingChoosing other investment managersEducational seminars and workshopsOther services
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Licenses
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Series 66Uniform Combined State Law Examination
Career
- 2023 – nowRaymond James & Associates, Inc.Current firm
- 2009 – 2023
Questions to ask Richard
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- 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?
- If you use outside managers, how are they chosen and what do they cost on top of your fee?
- 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 Raymond James & Associates at 727-567-1000 and ask for Richard A Sofka. Richard works from the Mayville, NY office.
How long has Richard been a financial advisor?
Richard has been in the industry since 2009, about 17 years. More experience than 55% of advisors in New York.
What licenses does Richard hold?
Series 66. 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?
Raymond James & Associates reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, hourly fees, flat or fixed fees, commissions on some products. 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.