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Robert P. Friedman

NATIONS FINANCIAL GROUP
Berwyn, PA 19312
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CRD#: 1101794
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Professional summary


Robert Paul Friedman, who also goes by Bo Friedman, Robert P Friedman, is a registered financial advisor currently at NATIONS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. located in Berwyn, Pennsylvania.

Robert is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1983. Robert has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 5 and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Bo Friedman | Robert P Friedman

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.
VIRIDITY WEALTH MANAGEMENT. INVESTMENT RELATED. 1055 WESTLAKES DR SUITE 305 BERWYN, PA 19312. DBA TO OFFER INVESTMENT AND ADVISORY SERVICES. POSITION IS OWNER. START DATE IS JULY 2025. APPROX 160 HOURS PER MONTH, APPROX 160 HOURS DURING SECURITY TRADING HOURS, DUTIES INCLUDE TO PROVIDE INVESTMENT AND ADVISORY SERVICES TO CLIENTS

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Current

October 1, 2025 - Present

NATIONS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

Office #1: 1055 Westlakes Drive Suite 305, Berwyn, PA 19312
RIA
BD
CRD#: 44181
Berwyn, PA
Current

October 1, 2025 - Present

NATIONS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

Office #1: 1055 Westlakes Drive Suite 305, Berwyn, PA 19312
RIA
BD
CRD#: 44181
Berwyn, PA
Past

October 21, 2016 - October 10, 2025

WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 11025
BERWYN, PA
Past

October 21, 2016 - October 10, 2025

WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC

BD
CRD#: 11025
BERWYN, PA
Past

November 25, 2003 - October 21, 2016

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
BERWYN, PA
Past

October 1, 1999 - October 21, 2016

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
BERWYN, PA
Past

June 17, 1996 - October 1, 1999

FIRST UNION CAPITAL MARKETS CORP.

BD
CRD#: 6124
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

April 15, 1988 - June 5, 1996

LEGG MASON WOOD WALKER, INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 6555
BALTIMORE, MD
Past

May 25, 1983 - August 26, 1983

PATTEN SECURITIES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 8210
Past

May 25, 1983 - April 25, 1988

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
NF
NATIONS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
FRONTIER INVESTMENT SERVICES | NATIONS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. | NATIONAL BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 44181 / SEC#: 801-57407, 8-50588

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/3/2000 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)

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.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Arizona
(10/1/2025)
RR
California
(10/1/2025)
RR
Colorado
(10/1/2025)
RR
Connecticut
(10/1/2025)
RR
Delaware
(10/6/2025)
RR
District of Columbia
(10/1/2025)
RR
Florida
(10/2/2025)
RR
Georgia
(10/1/2025)
RR
Illinois
(10/3/2025)
RR
Indiana
(10/6/2025)
RR
Maine
(10/1/2025)
RR
Maryland
(10/1/2025)
RR
Massachusetts
(10/3/2025)
RR
Michigan
(10/1/2025)
RR
Missouri
(10/1/2025)
RR
Montana
(10/1/2025)
RR
Nevada
(10/1/2025)
RR
New Hampshire
(10/13/2025)
RR
New Jersey
(10/1/2025)
RR
New York
(10/1/2025)
RR
North Carolina
(10/1/2025)
RR
Ohio
(10/1/2025)
RR
Pennsylvania
(10/1/2025)
IAR
Pennsylvania
(10/1/2025)
RR
Rhode Island
(10/14/2025)
RR
South Carolina
(10/6/2025)
RR
Texas
(10/1/2025)
IAR
Texas
(10/1/2025)
RR
Utah
(10/2/2025)
RR
Virginia
(10/1/2025)
RR
Washington
(10/10/2025)
RR
West Virginia
(10/1/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 1/7/1998
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 5
Date: 6/23/1983
Interest Rate Options Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


NF
NATIONS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
FRONTIER INVESTMENT SERVICES | NATIONS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. | NATIONAL BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 44181 / SEC#: 801-57407, 8-50588

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/3/2000 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
3925 Fountains Blvd Ne Suite 200, Cedar Rapids, IA 52411
Mailing Address
3925 Fountains Blvd Ne Suite 200, Cedar Rapids, IA 52411
Phone number
(319) 393-9541
Established
Iowa since 11/14/1997
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
87

SEC notice filing (44 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A 33025 (3/26/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
NFGI HOLDING CORPORATIONHOLDING CORPORATION
BENNETT, RICHARD SCOTTCEO - CFO858716
BJORSETH, ERIK JOHNCHIEF GROWTH OFFICER4404352
CAIRNEY, STEPHEN MICHAELPRESIDENT3085019
KROUSIE, TRACEY LYNNCHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER4475482
REIGHARD-KEAN, VICKI LINCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4238486

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts9,822
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 3,867,522,560

Disclosures


Arbitration1
Bond1

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
11/26/2025
Cover Page
09/26/2024
11/22/2023
12/28/2022

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Company Information


NATIONS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 44181Berwyn, PA 19312

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