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Bruce T. Lear

NOVEM GROUP
Grand Island, NE 68801
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CRD#: 2512908
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Bruce Todd LearNOVEM GROUP

Professional summary


Bruce Todd Lear is a registered financial advisor currently at NOVEM GROUP located in Grand Island, Nebraska and OSAIC WEALTH, INC. located in Grand Island, Nebraska.

Bruce is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1994. Bruce has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 31 exams.

Aliases


None

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. NOVEM GROUP POSITION: Investment Advisor Representative NATURE: Registered Investment Advisor INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 100 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 80 START DATE: 01/01/2019 ADDRESS: 2032 Brentwood Blvd Grand Island NE 68802 DESCRIPTION: Client engagement, client service, and portfolio management. 2. FIVE POINTS BANK INSURANCE AGENCY POSITION: Managing Agent NATURE: Insurance Agency INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 5 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 5 START DATE: 01/01/2019 ADDRESS: 2032 Brentwood Blvd Grand Island NE 68802 DESCRIPTION: Offering fixed and fixed index annuity products to clients. 3. FIVE POINTS FINANCIAL SERVICES POSITION: Senior Vice President NATURE: This is a DBA utilized for the purpose of branding our full range of financial services through Osaic and Novem Group. INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 40 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 40 START DATE: 01/01/2019 ADDRESS: 2032 Brentwood Blvd Grand Island NE 68802 DESCRIPTION: Provide financial products and services for Osaic Wealth and Novem Group. 4. KEARNEY CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL POSITION: Girls' Head Soccer Coach NATURE: Catholic High School INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 10 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 03/01/2012 ADDRESS: 110 E 35th St Kearney NE 68847 DESCRIPTION: Head soccer coach for girls' high school soccer team. 5. GOLDENROD STAR, LLC POSITION: NA NATURE: LLC. Being resubmitted because of a name change. The original name was not approved by the State of Nebraska due to a similarly named entity. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 0 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 04/30/2025 ADDRESS: 5910 5th Ave Pl Kearney NE 68845 DESCRIPTION: 10% ownership as a non-voting shareholder. 6. CALAMUS ADVISORS, LLC POSITION: President NATURE: an LLC that facilitated consulting services, and the transfer of my business to Five Points Financial Services. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 09/01/2020 ADDRESS: 4803 Ave L Pl Kearney NE 68845 DESCRIPTION: 100% owner of Calamus Advisors LLC. No ongoing activity. 7.BUFFALO COUNTY COMMUNITY HEALTH PARTNERS, INC. POSITION: Board of Directors NATURE: Buffalo County Community Health Partners, Inc. is a 501c(3) nonprofit organization that works to assess, promote and strengthen the health of the citizens of Buffalo County, Nebraska. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 5 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 03/01/2026 ADDRESS: 2510 11th Avenue, Kearney NE 68849, United States DESCRIPTION: Board member that assists in advising the mission and activities of the nonprofit organization. 8.YANNEY HERITAGE PARK FOUNDATION POSITION: Board of Directors NATURE: The Yanney Heritage Park Foundation is a 501c(3) non-profit organization that supports the operations and development of Yanney Heritage Park in the City of Kearney, Nebraska. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 5 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 03/11/2026 ADDRESS: 2020 W. 11th Street, Kearney NE 68845, United States DESCRIPTION: Advise the Foundation in operations and activities related to the growth and development of Yanney Heritage Park which is owned by the City of Kearney, NE. 9. YANNEY HERITAGE PARK FOUNDATION POSITION: Board Member NATURE: Nonprofit community service organization INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 5 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 08/20/2026 ADDRESS: 2908 W 39th St STE A, Kearney NE 68845, United States DESCRIPTION: Assist the Board in overseasing the development and operation of a park owned by the City of Kearney, Nebraska

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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Experience


Current

January 8, 2019 - Present

NOVEM GROUP

Office #1: 2032 Brentwood Blvd, Grand Island, NE 68801
RIA
CRD#: 158964
Grand Island, NE
Current

October 11, 2024 - Present

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

Office #1: 2032 Brentwood Blvd, Grand Island, NE 68801Office #2: 1809 W. 39th St, Kearney, NE 68845
RIA
BD
CRD#: 23131
GRAND ISLAND, NE
Past

January 7, 2019 - October 11, 2024

AMERICAN PORTFOLIOS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 18487
GRAND ISLAND, NE
Past

April 10, 2012 - January 7, 2019

SECURITIES AMERICA ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 110518
KEARNEY, NE
Past

April 9, 2012 - January 7, 2019

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10205
KEARNEY, NE
Past

August 3, 2010 - April 9, 2012

FIRST NATIONAL CAPITAL MARKETS

BD
CRD#: 115920
KEARNEY, NE
Past

August 16, 1994 - April 17, 1995

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
PURCHASE, NY

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".
NG
NOVEM GROUP
AMERICAN ADVISORY GROUP | NOVEM GROUP | APFS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC. | APFS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC

CRD#: 158964 / SEC#: 801-72741

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/22/2011 Approved)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/28/2014 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

IAR
Arizona
(3/19/2019)
RR
Arizona
(10/11/2024)
IAR
Colorado
(3/15/2019)
RR
Colorado
(10/11/2024)
RR
Connecticut
(10/11/2024)
IAR
Connecticut
(10/25/2024)
RR
District of Columbia
(10/11/2024)
IAR
Florida
(6/24/2021)
RR
Florida
(10/11/2024)
IAR
Georgia
(12/21/2023)
RR
Hawaii
(10/11/2024)
RR
Idaho
(10/11/2024)
IAR
Illinois
(6/21/2019)
RR
Illinois
(10/11/2024)
RR
Iowa
(10/11/2024)
IAR
Iowa
(12/5/2024)
RR
Kansas
(10/11/2024)
IAR
Kansas
(12/4/2024)
RR
Massachusetts
(10/11/2024)
IAR
Massachusetts
(11/12/2024)
RR
Minnesota
(10/11/2024)
RR
Missouri
(10/11/2024)
RR
Montana
(10/11/2024)
IAR
Nebraska
(1/8/2019)
RR
Nebraska
(10/11/2024)
RR
Nevada
(10/11/2024)
RR
New Hampshire
(10/11/2024)
RR
New Mexico
(10/11/2024)
IAR
New York
(9/13/2023)
RR
New York
(10/11/2024)
RR
North Carolina
(10/11/2024)
RR
Ohio
(10/11/2024)
RR
Oklahoma
(10/11/2024)
RR
Oregon
(10/11/2024)
RR
Pennsylvania
(10/11/2024)
RR
South Dakota
(10/11/2024)
IAR
Texas
(3/31/2022)
RR
Texas
(10/11/2024)
RR
Utah
(8/13/2026)
RR
Washington
(10/11/2024)
IAR
Washington
(10/25/2024)
RR
Wisconsin
(10/11/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 12/1/2011
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 9/9/1994
Futures Managed Funds Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


NG
NOVEM GROUP
AMERICAN ADVISORY GROUP | NOVEM GROUP | APFS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC. | APFS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC

CRD#: 158964 / SEC#: 801-72741

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/22/2011 Approved)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/28/2014 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
350 Linden Oaks Suite 140, Rochester, NY 14625
Mailing Address
Phone number
(585) 348-9525
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
52

SEC notice filing (31 States and Territories)


Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A (11/11/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts5,074
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,413,641,568

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Company Information


NOVEM GROUP

CRD#: 158964Grand Island, NE 68801

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