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Richard Lee Stone

Richard L. Stone

BERGER FINANCIAL GROUP
Springfield, IL 62704
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CRD#: 1479718
Richard Lee Stone

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.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Rick Stone | Rik Stone

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.
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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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®
CFP®

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.

BD
CRD#: 14055
NEW YORK, NY
Past

December 14, 1988 - November 26, 1990

LOCUST STREET SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1703
DES MOINES, IA
Past

November 25, 1987 - December 22, 1988

WS GRIFFITH SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10410
HARTFORD, CT

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 - (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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Illinois
(1/24/2024)
IAR
Texas
(12/9/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 1/30/1998
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

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 - (6/16/2020 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
1695 State Hwy 169, Plymouth, MN 55441
Mailing Address
Phone number
(763) 746-2666
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
70

SEC notice filing (41 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

BERGER FINANCIAL GROUP ADV PART 2A 2024 (2/20/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts10,333
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 2,500,753,183

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Company Information


BERGER FINANCIAL GROUP

CRD#: 308174Springfield, IL 62704

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