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John W. Hardy

THE RETIREMENT PLANNING GROUP
GREENSBORO, NC 27410
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CRD#: 1008867
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Professional summary


John Warren Hardy JR, who also goes by Jr John Warren Hardy, John Warren Herdy Jr, is a registered financial advisor currently at THE RETIREMENT PLANNING GROUP, LLC located in Greensboro, North Carolina.

John is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1983. John has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Jr John Warren Hardy | John Warren Herdy Jr

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
1. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE WITH VARIOUS COMPANIES INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 0 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 0 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: INSURANCE AGENT BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: RECEIVING TRAILS FOR PREVIOUSLY SOLD PRODUCTS, MAINTAINING AN ACTIVE INSURANCE LICENSE 2. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: HMC PARTNERS LLC INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: : SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC FOR SECURITIES BUSINESS START DATE: 2/2016 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: VICE PRESIDENT APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 40 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: VICE PRESIDENT 3. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ADDRESS: 1000 W FRIENDLY AVE, GREENSBORO, NC 27401, GREENSBORO NC NATURE OF BUSINESS: OVERSEEING ANNUAL BUDGET START DATE: 7/2019 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: MEMBER OF FINANCE COMMITTEE APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: LESS THAN 1 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: LESS THAN 1 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: MEMBER OF FINANCE COMMITTEE 4. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: MONEY MATTERS PROPERTIES, LLC INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: HOLDING COMPANY FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2010-D NEW GARDEN ROAD, GREENSBORO NC START DATE: 3/11 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: VICE PRESIDENT AND OWNER APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: LESS THAN 1 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: LESS THAN 1 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: : VICE PRESIDENT AND OWNER 5. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: HMC PARTNERS ; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ; ADDRESS: 615 N TRADE ST, WINSTON, NC NC 27101 ; NATURE OF BUSINESS: RADIO SHOW ; START DATE: 12/2019 ; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: CO-HOST APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 2-3 ; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 2-3 ; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: RADIO SHOW FOR THE PURPOSE OF MARKETING SECURITIES BUSINESS TO THE PUBLIC ;

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

January 6, 2026 - Present

THE RETIREMENT PLANNING GROUP, LLC

Office #1: 2010-d New Garden Road, Greensboro, NC 27410
RIA
CRD#: 129625
GREENSBORO, NC
Past

September 22, 2025 - December 22, 2025

THE RETIREMENT PLANNING GROUP, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 129625
GREENSBORO, NC
Past

June 29, 2023 - December 22, 2025

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 105644
GREENSBORO, NC
Past

May 20, 2021 - June 29, 2023

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 13572
GREENSBORO, NC
Past

November 27, 2019 - May 20, 2021

SUMMIT FINANCIAL GROUP INC

RIA
CRD#: 109485
Greensboro, NC
Past

November 27, 2019 - December 22, 2025

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
GREENSBORO, NC
Past

February 11, 2016 - November 27, 2019

INDEPENDENT ADVISOR ALLIANCE, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 168267
Greensboro, NC
Past

May 13, 2005 - February 12, 2016

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
GREENSBORO, NC
Past

May 13, 2005 - December 2, 2019

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
GREENSBORO, NC
Past

January 15, 2005 - May 16, 2005

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 1137
GREENSBORO, NC
Past

May 5, 1993 - May 16, 2005

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1137
DES MOINES, IA
Past

March 17, 1983 - May 3, 1993

THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES

BD
CRD#: 4039
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 17, 1983 - May 3, 1993

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
NEW YORK, NY

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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THE RETIREMENT PLANNING GROUP, LLC
THE RETIREMENT PLANNING GROUP, INC. | THE RETIREMENT PLANNING GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 129625 / SEC#: 801-62655

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/16/2004 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
North Carolina
(1/6/2026)
IAR
Texas
(1/6/2026)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 2/10/2005
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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THE RETIREMENT PLANNING GROUP, LLC
THE RETIREMENT PLANNING GROUP, INC. | THE RETIREMENT PLANNING GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 129625 / SEC#: 801-62655

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/16/2004 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
11460 Tomahawk Creek Pkwy Suite 400, Leawood, KS 66211
Mailing Address
Phone number
(913) 498-8898
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
58

SEC notice filing (33 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

THE RETIREMENT PLANNING GROUP ADV PART 2A OCTOBER 2025 (10/24/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts12,295
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 4,008,879,250

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
08/08/2024
Cover Page
11/27/2023
01/27/2023

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Company Information


THE RETIREMENT PLANNING GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 129625Greensboro, NC 27410

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