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Janet R. Friedman

FINANCIAL PLANNING SOLUTIONS
Newton, MA 02466
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CRD#: 1771048
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Professional summary


Janet Rhodes Friedman, CFP®, who also goes by Janet Robin Rhodes, is a registered financial advisor currently at FINANCIAL PLANNING SOLUTIONS, LLC located in Newton, Massachusetts.

Janet is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1987. Janet has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 63 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Janet Robin Rhodes

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.
1. NAME OF OTHER Organization: West Concord Union Church INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes ADDRESS: 1317 Main St, Concord, MA 01742 NATURE OF Organization: Religious POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: Investment Committee member DUTIES: meet quarterly to review performance, recommend asset allocation changes to the United Church Funds management team START DATE: 02/01/2017 APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 0 2. NAME OF OTHER Organization: Town of Concord, MA INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes ADDRESS: 22 Monument Square Concord, MA 01742 NATURE OF Organization: Civic POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: Trustee DUTIES: meet quarterly with town treasurer to review the performance of the investments held in more than 40 separate funds (some of which date back to the 1600's). Total funds are about $7 Million and are managed by BNY Mellon. The Trustees review the investment policy and make recommendations (occasionally) regarding asset allocation to provide direction to BNY Mellon START DATE: 05/01/2014 APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 0 3. NAME OF OTHER Organization: The Scholarship Fund of Concord and Carlisle INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes ADDRESS: 34 Walden Street #217 Concord, MA 01742 NATURE OF Organization: Charitable POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: Trustee DUTIES: The Investment Committee reviews the investment policy to ensure it is being followed, and makes recommendations (occasionally) regarding minor changes to asset allocation done by the Wells Fargo team. START DATE: 07/01/2017 APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 0

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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: 1996

Experience


Current

May 20, 2022 - Present

FINANCIAL PLANNING SOLUTIONS, LLC

Office #1: 134 Rumford Ave Suite 203, Newton, MA 02466
RIA
CRD#: 168211
Newton, MA
Past

April 1, 2019 - April 26, 2022

CWM, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 155344
Concord, MA
Past

October 6, 2009 - June 17, 2019

ABARIS FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 116355
CONCORD, MA
Past

December 15, 1987 - January 23, 1995

FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS COMPANY LLC

BD
CRD#: 17507

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".
FP
FINANCIAL PLANNING SOLUTIONS, LLC
FINANCIAL PLANNING SOLUTIONS, LLC

CRD#: 168211 / SEC#: 801-113221

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/14/2018 Approved)
Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/15/2018 Terminated)

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
Massachusetts
(5/20/2022)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 12/14/1987
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


FP
FINANCIAL PLANNING SOLUTIONS, LLC
FINANCIAL PLANNING SOLUTIONS, LLC

CRD#: 168211 / SEC#: 801-113221

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/14/2018 Approved)
Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/15/2018 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
134 Rumford Ave Suite 203, Auburndale, MA 02466
Mailing Address
Phone number
(617) 630-4978
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
8

SEC notice filing (5 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FPS DISCLOSURE BROCHURE AND SUPPLEMENTS (3/19/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,136
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 312,410,004

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Company Information


FINANCIAL PLANNING SOLUTIONS, LLC

CRD#: 168211Newton, MA 02466

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