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Robert N. Richard
BRIGHT FUTURES WEALTH MANAGEMENT
Northborough, MA 01532
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CRD#: 2476178
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Professional summary
Robert Normand Richard JR, who also goes by Robert Normand Richard, is a registered financial advisor currently at BRIGHT FUTURES WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC located in Northborough, Massachusetts and SILVER OAK SECURITIES, INCORPORATED located in Northborough, Massachusetts.
Robert is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1994. Robert has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 52TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 4, Series 53, Series 51 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Robert Normand Richard
Other business activities
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1. Assabet Financial Group, Is Not Investment Related,"276 West Main Street, Suite 13B, Northborough, MA, 01532, United States", "DBA for tax planning, preparation, and fixed insurance",Owner,6/1/2004,160 hours per month,160 hours per month during trading hours, Commission Compensation, "DBA for tax planning, preparation and fixed insurance." 2. "Bright Futures Wealth Management, LLC",Is Investment Related,"276 West Main Street, , Northborough, MA, 01532, United States", Financial Services, IAR & DBA,1/1/2017,160 hours per month,160 hours per month during trading hours, Fee Based Compensation, Investment advising. 3. "Bright Futures Wealth Management, LLC",Is Investment Related,"276 West Main Street, , Northborough, MA, 01532, United States",Financial Services,Owner,4/1/2015,160 hours per month,160 hours per month during trading hours,Other Compensation,Executive and supervisory responsibilities. Profits and losses of firm via K-1.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
February 14, 2017 - Present
BRIGHT FUTURES WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
Office #1: 276 West Main Street, Suite 13b, Northborough, MA 01532RIA
CRD#: 284920
Northborough, MA
Current
November 4, 2025 - Present
SILVER OAK SECURITIES, INCORPORATED
Office #1: 276 West Main Street Ste 13b, Northborough, MA 01532RIA
BD
CRD#: 46947
Northborough, MA
Current
November 4, 2025 - Present
SILVER OAK SECURITIES, INCORPORATED
Office #1: 276 West Main Street Ste 13b, Northborough, MA 01532RIA
BD
CRD#: 46947
Northborough, MA
Past
March 21, 2024 - November 4, 2025
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
RIA
CRD#: 105644
NORTHBOROUGH, MA
Past
January 1, 2004 - March 21, 2024
CETERA ADVISORS LLC
RIA
CRD#: 10299
NORTHBOROUGH, MA
Past
January 1, 2004 - November 4, 2025
CETERA ADVISORS LLC
BD
CRD#: 10299
NORTHBOROUGH, MA
Past
March 31, 2002 - January 1, 2004
VESTAX SECURITIES CORPORATION
RIA
CRD#: 10332
SHREWSBURY, MA
Past
April 6, 2000 - January 1, 2004
VESTAX SECURITIES CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 10332
HUDSON, OH
Past
October 19, 1998 - April 5, 2000
FFP SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 16337
CHESTERFIELD, MO
Past
October 14, 1997 - October 19, 1998
SII INVESTMENTS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 2225
APPLETON, WI
Past
December 12, 1994 - October 14, 1997
POLARIS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 14521
CONCORD, NH
Past
July 12, 1994 - December 6, 1994
MONTANO SECURITIES CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 7887
ORANGE, CA
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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SILVER OAK SECURITIES, INCORPORATED
AMA FINANCIAL PARTNERS | ZOOK FINANCIAL | ZETTERGREN FINANCIAL GROUP | WINTEREGG AND ASSOCIATES | WILLIAM E. HOPKINS & ASSOCIATES, INC. | WICKER FINANCIAL GROUP | WEALTH COACH FINANCIAL | VISION401K LLC | VISION ASSET MANAGEMENT | TRUNORTH INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | TRINITAS FINANCIAL PARTNERS | TALLGRASS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | STOLTZFUS FINANCIAL | SPIVEY FINANCIAL GROUP | SOUTHERN TRUST WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SOLID ROCK RETIREMENT STRATEGIES | SMART PLAN FINANCIAL | SILVER OAK SECURITIES, INCORPORATED | SILVER OAK SECURITIES, INC. | SILVER OAK SECURITIES INCORPORATED | SECURE RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC | SCHROCK FINANCIAL LLC | SCHMIDT WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | RETIREMENT SECURITY GROUP | RAILEY FINANCIAL SERVICE | R. F. BISSER & ASSOCIATES FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS | PORTFOLIO IA | PLANNING LEGACIES FINANCIAL GROUP | PENSION PARTNERS | PEAK WEALTH ADVISORS | OLD TOWNE INVESTMENTS | NEW FINANCIAL CONCEPTS, INC. | MOSS WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | MIDDLETON FINANCIAL | MEREDITH DEKKER FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC | MCKNIGHT ADVISORY GROUP, INC. | MAGNATE WEALTH | LOCKMUND FINANCIAL GROUP | LIFETIME FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, INC. | LIFETIME FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. | LEON FINANCIAL GROUP | LEGACY GROUP PLANNING | LEDGEROCK ADVISORS, LLC | LAMON & WALLACE | L.P. FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC. | JOHNSON BRUNNETTI | JOANNA SLADE, CLU®, CFP®, EA | JMS FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC | JAFFE WEALTH MANAGEMENT & CONSULTING INC. | INVITE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | HOLLIMAN GROUP | HEARN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | GRUCZ FINANCIAL | GARY W DORSEY AND ASSOCIATES | GARRISON INVESTMENT STRATEGIES | FOUNDATION FINANCIAL CONCEPTS, LLC | FORTUNE STRATEGIES LLC | FINANCIAL SERVICE ASSOCIATES | FINANCIAL RESOURCE ADVISORS | FAMILY WEALTH ADVISORY | F3 ADVISORS | EJC INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL | DREHER ADVISORY SERVICES | DEKKER FINANCIAL SERVICES | D & B ACCOUNTING & FINANCIAL GROUP, PLLC | CREECH WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CORNERSTONE FINANCIAL GROUP | CORAM DEO ADVISORS | COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL STRATEGIES, LLC | COKER WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | CHANCERY FINANCIAL ADVISORS | CENTORBI FINANCIAL | CAROLINAS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BROWN FINANCIAL SERVICES | BRICKEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BLAKE FINANCIAL | BLACK OAK ASSET MANAGEMENT | BIVEN FINANCIAL SERVICES | BIG ROCK WEALTH ADVISORS | BENNETT & BENNETT FINANCIAL, LLC | BENEFIT FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC | BARONE FINANCIAL GROUP | B&H WEALTH | ASSET PLANNING SERVICES, INC. | ARMOR FINANCIAL, GROUP | ARBOR FINANCIAL ADVISORS | AMS FINANCIAL GROUP | AMERICAN CORNERSTONE GROUP, INC.
CRD#: 46947 / SEC#: 801-71178, 8-51601
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/16/2010 Approved)Arkansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/17/2014 Terminated)California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/3/2013 Terminated)Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/2/2012 Terminated)Connecticut
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/15/2012 Terminated)Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/26/2012 Terminated)Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/26/2012 Terminated)Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/28/2012 Terminated)Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/2/2012 Terminated)Mississippi
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/1/2013 Terminated)Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/1/2013 Terminated)North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/11/2016 Terminated)Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/12/2016 Terminated)South Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/26/2012 Terminated)Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/26/2012 Terminated)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New Orleans district office)
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.RR
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Alabama(11/4/2025)
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Arizona(11/4/2025)
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California(11/4/2025)
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Colorado(11/4/2025)
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Connecticut(11/4/2025)
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Florida(11/4/2025)
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Idaho(11/4/2025)
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Maine(11/4/2025)
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Maryland(11/4/2025)
IAR
Massachusetts(2/14/2017)
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Massachusetts(11/4/2025)
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Missouri(11/4/2025)
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Nevada(11/4/2025)
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New Hampshire(11/4/2025)
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New Jersey(11/4/2025)
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New York(11/4/2025)
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North Carolina(11/6/2025)
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Oregon(11/4/2025)
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Pennsylvania(11/4/2025)
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Rhode Island(11/4/2025)
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South Carolina(11/4/2025)
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Texas(11/4/2025)
IAR
Texas(11/4/2025)
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Vermont(11/4/2025)
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Virginia(11/4/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
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Series 52TO
Date: 9/25/2025
Municipal Securities Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
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FINRA
Current Firm
SO
SILVER OAK SECURITIES, INCORPORATED
AMA FINANCIAL PARTNERS | ZOOK FINANCIAL | ZETTERGREN FINANCIAL GROUP | WINTEREGG AND ASSOCIATES | WILLIAM E. HOPKINS & ASSOCIATES, INC. | WICKER FINANCIAL GROUP | WEALTH COACH FINANCIAL | VISION401K LLC | VISION ASSET MANAGEMENT | TRUNORTH INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | TRINITAS FINANCIAL PARTNERS | TALLGRASS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | STOLTZFUS FINANCIAL | SPIVEY FINANCIAL GROUP | SOUTHERN TRUST WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SOLID ROCK RETIREMENT STRATEGIES | SMART PLAN FINANCIAL | SILVER OAK SECURITIES, INCORPORATED | SILVER OAK SECURITIES, INC. | SILVER OAK SECURITIES INCORPORATED | SECURE RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC | SCHROCK FINANCIAL LLC | SCHMIDT WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | RETIREMENT SECURITY GROUP | RAILEY FINANCIAL SERVICE | R. F. BISSER & ASSOCIATES FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS | PORTFOLIO IA | PLANNING LEGACIES FINANCIAL GROUP | PENSION PARTNERS | PEAK WEALTH ADVISORS | OLD TOWNE INVESTMENTS | NEW FINANCIAL CONCEPTS, INC. | MOSS WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | MIDDLETON FINANCIAL | MEREDITH DEKKER FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC | MCKNIGHT ADVISORY GROUP, INC. | MAGNATE WEALTH | LOCKMUND FINANCIAL GROUP | LIFETIME FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, INC. | LIFETIME FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. | LEON FINANCIAL GROUP | LEGACY GROUP PLANNING | LEDGEROCK ADVISORS, LLC | LAMON & WALLACE | L.P. FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC. | JOHNSON BRUNNETTI | JOANNA SLADE, CLU®, CFP®, EA | JMS FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC | JAFFE WEALTH MANAGEMENT & CONSULTING INC. | INVITE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | HOLLIMAN GROUP | HEARN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | GRUCZ FINANCIAL | GARY W DORSEY AND ASSOCIATES | GARRISON INVESTMENT STRATEGIES | FOUNDATION FINANCIAL CONCEPTS, LLC | FORTUNE STRATEGIES LLC | FINANCIAL SERVICE ASSOCIATES | FINANCIAL RESOURCE ADVISORS | FAMILY WEALTH ADVISORY | F3 ADVISORS | EJC INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL | DREHER ADVISORY SERVICES | DEKKER FINANCIAL SERVICES | D & B ACCOUNTING & FINANCIAL GROUP, PLLC | CREECH WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CORNERSTONE FINANCIAL GROUP | CORAM DEO ADVISORS | COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL STRATEGIES, LLC | COKER WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | CHANCERY FINANCIAL ADVISORS | CENTORBI FINANCIAL | CAROLINAS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BROWN FINANCIAL SERVICES | BRICKEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BLAKE FINANCIAL | BLACK OAK ASSET MANAGEMENT | BIVEN FINANCIAL SERVICES | BIG ROCK WEALTH ADVISORS | BENNETT & BENNETT FINANCIAL, LLC | BENEFIT FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC | BARONE FINANCIAL GROUP | B&H WEALTH | ASSET PLANNING SERVICES, INC. | ARMOR FINANCIAL, GROUP | ARBOR FINANCIAL ADVISORS | AMS FINANCIAL GROUP | AMERICAN CORNERSTONE GROUP, INC.
CRD#: 46947 / SEC#: 801-71178, 8-51601
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/16/2010 Approved)Arkansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/17/2014 Terminated)California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/3/2013 Terminated)Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/2/2012 Terminated)Connecticut
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/15/2012 Terminated)Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/26/2012 Terminated)Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/26/2012 Terminated)Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/28/2012 Terminated)Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/2/2012 Terminated)Mississippi
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/1/2013 Terminated)Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/1/2013 Terminated)North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/11/2016 Terminated)Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/12/2016 Terminated)South Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/26/2012 Terminated)Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/26/2012 Terminated)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New Orleans district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
403 N. Parkway Ste. 101, Jackson, TN 38305
Mailing Address
403 N. Parkway Ste 101, Jackson, TN 38305
Phone number
(731) 668-3825
Established
Tennessee since 01/27/1998
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees
106
SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| HOPKINS, WILLIAM ELLISTON II | PRESIDENT, SECRETARY | 2582698 |
| ALLEN III, GEORGE THOMAS | FINOP, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | |
| WALLACE, ANDREW ROBERT | SHAREHOLDER | 4367954 |
| ROBERTS, WILLIAM MICHAEL | SHAREHOLDER | |
| SHOBE, JERRY DEAN | SHAREHOLDER | 1422209 |
| MELENDY, DAVID HUDSON | VICE PRESIDENT ADVISORY SERVICES | 5115364 |
| REUTHER, WILLIAM NOLAN | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 5539627 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 13,411 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 2,028,010,263 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 6 |
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