Richard L. Stone

BERGER FINANCIAL GROUP

Springfield, IL 62704

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CRD#: 1479718

Professional summary

Richard Lee Stone, CFP®, who also goes by Rick Stone, Rik Stone, is a registered financial advisor currently at BERGER FINANCIAL GROUP located in Springfield, Illinois.

Richard is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1987. Richard has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63 and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Rick Stone | Rik Stone

Other business activities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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CFP^®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 1999

Experience

Current

January 24, 2024 - Present

BERGER FINANCIAL GROUP

Office #1: 1201 Veterans Parkway, Suite A, Springfield, IL 62704

RIA

CRD#: 308174

Springfield, IL

Past

January 9, 1998 - February 7, 2024

ROBERT GORDON & ASSOCIATES INC

RIA

CRD#: 106037

SPRINGFIELD, IL

Past

November 27, 1990 - February 21, 1997

BROWNSTONE CAPITAL CORP.

CRD#: 14055

NEW YORK, NY

Past

December 14, 1988 - November 26, 1990

LOCUST STREET SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 1703

DES MOINES, IA

Past

November 25, 1987 - December 22, 1988

WS GRIFFITH SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 10410

HARTFORD, CT

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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BERGER FINANCIAL GROUP

CRD#: 308174 / SEC#: 801-118923

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/16/2020 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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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

Illinois
(1/24/2024)

IAR

Texas
(12/9/2024)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 1/30/1998

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 12/17/1991

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 11/21/1987

General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

BERGER FINANCIAL GROUP

CRD#: 308174 / SEC#: 801-118923

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/16/2020 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

1695 State Hwy 169 N, Plymouth, MN 55441

Mailing Address

Phone number

(763) 746-2666

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (41 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

BERGER FINANCIAL GROUP ADV PART 2A 2024 (3/9/2026)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	11,139
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 2,948,862,004

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Richard L. Stone

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Richard Lee Stone's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

BERGER FINANCIAL GROUP

ROBERT GORDON & ASSOCIATES INC

BROWNSTONE CAPITAL CORP.

LOCUST STREET SECURITIES, INC.

WS GRIFFITH SECURITIES, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

BERGER FINANCIAL GROUP

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 1/30/1998

Series 63

Date: 12/17/1991

Series 7

Date: 11/21/1987

Current Firm

BERGER FINANCIAL GROUP

Contact information

SEC notice filing (41 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

BERGER FINANCIAL GROUP

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