Christian Patrick Richards

Employer firm

Cooper Mcmanus CRD 111458

$2.85B regulatory AUM 56 advisory clients

Reported services (Item 5G)

• Financial planning
• Portfolio management (individuals)
• Portfolio management (institutions)
• Pension consulting
• Selection of other advisers
• Periodicals / newsletters

From the firm’s Form ADV. Read the guides:

• Item 5F — Regulatory AUM
• Item 5G — Advisory services
• Full firm profile

Current Employers

Employment History

• 01/2026 → Present
  Cambridge Investment Research, Inc.
  Fairfield, IA
• 09/2014 → 12/2016
  David Meltzer & Associates, Inc
  Glendale, CA
• 12/2024 → 01/2026
  Mariner Wealth Advisors
  Newport Beach, CA
• 01/2026 → Present
  Cooper Mcmanus D/B/A Richards, Lathrop And Associates
  Irvine, CA
• 01/2017 → 11/2024
  Newport Advisory
  Newport Beach, CA

Previous Registrations

• 2024-12-04 → 2026-03-04
  Mariner
  Newport Beach, CA
• 2014-12-01 → 2024-12-11
  Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc.
  Glendale, CA
  Newport Beach, CA
• 2013-10-17 → 2014-04-16
  Fsc Securities Corporation
  Calabasas, CA

Other Businesses

1. RICHARDS, LATHROP & ASSOCIATES, 9870 Research Drive, Irvine CA 92618 United States, 02/01/2026, President, Board Member/Officer/Director/Committee Member/Board Trustee, NIR, 411 HR/MO - 162 HR/MO TRADING 2. COOPER MCMANUS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, 9870 Research Drive, Irvine CA 92618 United States, 02/01/2026, Investment Advisor Representative, RIA Affiliation - other than CIRA, NIR, 411 HR/MO - 162 HR/MO TRADING

Exams

• S66 Uniform Combined State Law Examination
  2013-10-15

Other Names

• Christian Patrick Richards
• Christian Patrick Richards