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Richard Lee Stone

Richard Lee Stone

CFP®
BERGER FINANCIAL GROUP
Springfield, IL
·CRD# 1479718·39 years experience

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.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

Rick Stone, Rik Stone

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial PlannerSince 1999

Years of Experience

39 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

BERGER FINANCIAL GROUP·CRD# 308174
RIA
1201 Veterans Parkway, Suite A, Springfield, IL 62704
January 24, 2024 - Present
ROBERT GORDON & ASSOCIATES INC·CRD# 106037
RIA
Springfield, IL
January 9, 1998 - February 7, 2024
BROWNSTONE CAPITAL CORP.·CRD# 14055
BD
New York, NY
November 27, 1990 - February 21, 1997
LOCUST STREET SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 1703
BD
Des Moines, IA
December 14, 1988 - November 26, 1990
WS GRIFFITH SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 10410
BD
Hartford, CT
November 25, 1987 - December 22, 1988

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Current Firm

BF
BERGER FINANCIAL GROUP

BELL WEALTH MANAGEMENT | TONDRYK WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ROBERT GORDON ASSOCIATES, INC. | INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL COMPANY | BERGER FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | BERGER FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. | BERGER FINANCIAL GROUP

CRD#: 308174 / SEC#: 801-118923
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/16/2020 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

1695 State Hwy 169 N, Plymouth, MN 55441

Phone Number

(763) 746-2666

# of Employees

89

SEC notice filing (41 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 41 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

BERGER FINANCIAL GROUP ADV PART 2A 2024 (8/13/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

11,139

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$2,948,862,004

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Other business activities

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Financial Planning

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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".
BF
BERGER FINANCIAL GROUP

BELL WEALTH MANAGEMENT | TONDRYK WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ROBERT GORDON ASSOCIATES, INC. | INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL COMPANY | BERGER FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | BERGER FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. | BERGER FINANCIAL GROUP

CRD#: 308174 / SEC#: 801-118923
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/16/2020 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.
IAR
Illinois
(1/24/2024)
IAR
Texas
(12/9/2024)

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Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Jan 1998About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Dec 1991About the Series 63 exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Nov 1987About the Series 7 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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