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Richard J. Gow

COMPOUND PLANNING
Pompano Beach, FL
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CRD#: 2350424
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Professional summary


Richard James Gow, who also goes by Rick Gow, is a registered financial advisor currently at COMPOUND PLANNING, INC. located in Pompano Beach, Florida and DEMPSEY LORD SMITH, LLC located in Rome, Georgia.

Richard is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1993. Richard has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 31, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Rick Gow

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.
Managing Member of Life Plan Retirement Partners, LLC since May 2019 which is used as a dba to market my wealth management, financial planning, and insurance services. I am also a Life Settlement and Long-Term Care Insurance agent. Compound Planning, Independent RIA, Investment Related, Registered Investment Advisor, Start: 11/30/2023, Non-Broker Insurance Products Gow Education, Investment Related, Education Services related to investing, 100% Owner, Start: 6/5/2019, 8 hours during trading hours Estate Planning Team, Investment Related, Estate and Legal tax advice, Independent Agent, Start: 6/23/2021, 5 hours per Month United American Insurance Company, insurance special focused products (Accident, Final Expense, Critical Illness) that are all non-broker related, Independent agent, 2 hrs/month 0 during trading, start: 6/29/23 White Glove Innovations, wife's website business, non-investment related

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

September 21, 2022 - Present

COMPOUND PLANNING, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 171787
Pompano Beach, FL
Current

May 16, 2019 - Present

DEMPSEY LORD SMITH, LLC

Office #1: 901 N Broad Street Suite 400, Rome, GA 30161Office #2: 901 N Broad Street Suite 400, Rome, GA 30161
RIA
BD
CRD#: 141238
ROME, GA
Past

March 1, 2021 - April 12, 2024

DEMPSEY LORD SMITH, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 141238
POMPANO BEACH, FL
Past

August 26, 2019 - September 30, 2022

CLARAPHI ADVISORY NETWORK, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 165868
POMPANO BEACH, FL
Past

June 3, 2019 - March 1, 2021

FISCAL WISDOM WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 168299
Pompano Beach, FL
Past

February 1, 2019 - May 17, 2019

XML FINANCIAL GROUP

RIA
CRD#: 284987
Pompano Beach, FL
Past

March 19, 2010 - February 1, 2019

XML SECURITIES

RIA
CRD#: 145589
Pompano Beach,, FL
Past

March 19, 2010 - May 17, 2019

XML SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 145589
BETHESDA, MD
Past

June 1, 2009 - March 25, 2010

MORGAN STANLEY

RIA
CRD#: 149777
RESTON, VA
Past

June 1, 2009 - March 25, 2010

MORGAN STANLEY

BD
CRD#: 149777
RESTON, VA
Past

May 3, 2007 - June 1, 2009

MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC

RIA
CRD#: 8209
RESTON, VA
Past

April 6, 2007 - June 1, 2009

MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC

BD
CRD#: 8209
RESTON, VA
Past

September 9, 1993 - October 21, 1994

PFS INVESTMENTS INC.

BD
CRD#: 10111

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".
CP
COMPOUND PLANNING, INC.
ALTERNATIV WEALTH | SHOPOFF PRIVATE CLIENT GROUP | COMPOUND PLANNING, INC. | COMPOUND PLANNING | ATOMI PRIVATE CLIENT GROUP | ATOMI FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. | ATOMI FINANCIAL GROUP | ATOMI FINANCIAL ADVISORS | ATOMI ASSET MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 171787 / SEC#: 801-126007

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/1/2022 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/13/2022 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/14/2022 Terminated)

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.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
California
(11/9/2021)
RR
Colorado
(5/16/2019)
RR
District of Columbia
(5/16/2019)
RR
Florida
(5/16/2019)
IAR
Florida
(9/21/2022)
RR
Maryland
(5/16/2019)
RR
Massachusetts
(5/16/2019)
RR
North Carolina
(1/19/2023)
RR
South Carolina
(5/16/2019)
RR
Virginia
(5/16/2019)
IAR
Virginia
(11/6/2024)
RR
Wisconsin
(1/13/2020)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 5/1/2007
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 5/7/2007
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


CP
COMPOUND PLANNING, INC.
ALTERNATIV WEALTH | SHOPOFF PRIVATE CLIENT GROUP | COMPOUND PLANNING, INC. | COMPOUND PLANNING | ATOMI PRIVATE CLIENT GROUP | ATOMI FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. | ATOMI FINANCIAL GROUP | ATOMI FINANCIAL ADVISORS | ATOMI ASSET MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 171787 / SEC#: 801-126007

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/1/2022 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/13/2022 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/14/2022 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
115 Broadway 5th Floor, New York, NY 10006
Mailing Address
169 Madison Avenue Suite 15201, New York, NY 10016
Phone number
(888) 533-9364
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
104

SEC notice filing (50 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

COMPOUND PLANNING-FORM ADV, PART 2A BROCHURE (9/29/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts6,372
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 3,025,356,111

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Company Information


COMPOUND PLANNING, INC.

CRD#: 171787Pompano Beach, FL

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