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Richard M. Bowers
VENTURE PARTNERS WEALTH MANAGEMENT
Natick, MA
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CRD#: 1263206
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Professional summary
Richard Michael Bowers, who also goes by Richard M Bowers, is a registered financial advisor currently at VENTURE PARTNERS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC located in Natick, Massachusetts.
Richard is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1984. Richard has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 79TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 82, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Richard M Bowers
Other business activities
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Insurance Agency Affiliations - Mr. Bowers is a licensed insurance professional. Mr. Bowers may recommend insurance products to clients of VPWM based on a particular client's needs. Implementations of insurance recommendations are separate and apart from Mr. Bower's role with VPWM. As an insurance professional, Mr. Bowers may receive customary commissions and other related revenues from the various insurance companies whose products are sold. Mr. Bowers is not required to offer the products of any particular insurance company. Mr. Bowers conducts his insurance sales activities from Natick, MA. Commissions generated by insurance sales do not offset regular VPWM advisory fees. Mr. Bowers spends approximately 1 hour a month during securities trading hours in his role as an insurance professional. 501(c)3 Organization - Mr. Bowers co-founded Partners on Prospect. Partners on Prospect creates forums for a select group of business visionaries, entrepreneurs, angel investors, venture capitalists, investment professionals, and money managers. The forums are "one-of-a-kind" private investment opportunities, designed for new business development, exchange of ideas, creation of deal flow, location of capital sources, and ultra-high-end networking. Partners on Prospect was co-founded in June 2020. He receives no compensation. He spends approximately 2 hours a week as co-founder. Non-Stock Corporation - Mr. Bowers is a Board Member and Paymaster for The Corinthians Association, Inc. In his role he will be responsible for collecting all entrance fees and all dues, keep the accounts of the Association, and shall report thereon at each regular meeting of the Board of Directors and the Afterguard. Mr. Bowers will also submit balance sheets and income statements periodically as requested to the Board of Directors and The Afterguard as well as pay all bills pursuant to guidelines promulgated by the Board of Directors. Mr. Bowers spends approximately 3% of his time per month in this role and receives no compensation.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
June 1, 2017 - Present
VENTURE PARTNERS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 287854
Natick, MA
Past
March 20, 2019 - September 23, 2022
SILVERWOOD PARTNERS
BD
CRD#: 115589
SHERBORN, MA
Past
January 27, 2017 - January 24, 2018
VENTURE PARTNERS CAPITAL, L.L.C.
BD
CRD#: 41463
EAST BERLIN, CT
Past
January 2, 2015 - June 7, 2016
MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 14251
BOSTON, MA
Past
January 2, 2015 - June 7, 2016
MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 14251
BOSTON, MA
Past
December 4, 2013 - January 2, 2015
NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES
RIA
CRD#: 615
BOSTON, MA
Past
June 28, 2013 - January 2, 2015
NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES
BD
CRD#: 615
BOSTON, MA
Past
May 19, 2011 - March 15, 2013
HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC
BD
CRD#: 4031
BOSTON, MA
Past
October 7, 2008 - May 9, 2011
VENTURE PARTNERS CAPITAL, L.L.C.
BD
CRD#: 41463
EAST BERLIN, CT
Past
October 7, 2002 - October 1, 2008
FIRST DUNBAR SECURITIES CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 17901
BOSTON, MA
Past
June 19, 1997 - March 19, 2002
PUTNAM RETAIL MANAGEMENT LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
BD
CRD#: 7325
BOSTON, MA
Past
August 6, 1986 - March 11, 1988
FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC
BD
CRD#: 7784
Past
January 16, 1985 - August 4, 1986
FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 6848
Past
June 4, 1984 - December 5, 1984
FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 6848
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
Massachusetts(6/1/2017)
IAR
Texas(3/29/2022)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 79TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Banking Registered Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Current Firm
VP
VENTURE PARTNERS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
VENTURE PARTNERS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | VENTURE PARTNERS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
CRD#: 287854 / SEC#:
Connecticut
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/23/2021 Terminated)Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/1/2017 Approved)Texas
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Contact information
Main Address
Natick, MA
Mailing Address
Phone number
(508) 367-9415
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 13 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 18,770,130 |
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