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Robert Michael Bard

Robert Michael Bard

CFP®
THE SUM
THE WOODLANDS, TX
·CRD# 2926578·29 years experience

Professional Summary

Robert Michael Bard, CFP®, who also goes by Mike Bard, is a registered financial advisor currently at THE SUM located in The Woodlands, Texas. Robert is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1997. Robert has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 10 and Series 9 exams.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

Mike Bard

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial PlannerSince 2004

Years of Experience

29 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

THE SUM·CRD# 297658
RIA
4526 Research Forest Dr. Suite 240, The Woodlands, TX 77381
January 11, 2022 - Present
FIDELITY PERSONAL AND WORKPLACE ADVISORS·CRD# 288590
RIA
Boston, MA
July 13, 2018 - January 10, 2022
STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC·CRD# 104555
RIA
Houston, TX
October 21, 2004 - July 13, 2018
FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC·CRD# 7784
BD
Houston, TX
August 2, 2000 - January 10, 2022
BANC ONE SECURITIES CORPORATION·CRD# 16999
BD
Chicago, IL
April 18, 1999 - March 9, 2000
FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC·CRD# 7784
BD
Smithfield, RI
November 6, 1998 - April 1, 1999
PFS INVESTMENTS INC.·CRD# 10111
BD
Duluth, GA
November 21, 1997 - October 27, 1998

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Current Firm

TS
THE SUM

THE PLANNING PROJECT LLC | THE SUM

CRD#: 297658 / SEC#: 801-122376
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/23/2021 Approved)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Texas (10/4/2021 Terminated)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

Contact Information

Main Address

4526 Research Forest Dr. Suite 240, The Woodlands, TX 77381

Phone Number

(281) 940-4859

# of Employees

12

SEC notice filing (2 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 2 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A (7/31/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

949

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$551,358,564

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Other business activities

Information obtained from regulatory filings. Advisors can request corrections through their firm or regulator.

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.

the name of the other business: The Sum Prep, LLC Whether the business is investment-related: No the address of the other business: 4526 Research Forest Dr, Ste 240, The Woodlands, TX 77381 the nature of the other business: Tax Preparation your position: Manager/Tax Preparer title, or relationship with the other business: Manager the start date of your relationship: 1/1/2023 the approximate number of hours/month you devote to the other business: Approximately 5, but it will only take place from February through April. the number of hours you devote to the other business during securities trading hours: This will take about 60 hours per year and will be done from February through March. On average, this is less than 5 per month. briefly describe your duties relating to the other business: Prepare tax returns for select customers of The Sum.

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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".
TS
THE SUM

THE PLANNING PROJECT LLC | THE SUM

CRD#: 297658 / SEC#: 801-122376
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/23/2021 Approved)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Texas (10/4/2021 Terminated)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

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.
IAR
Louisiana
(3/25/2024)
IAR
Texas
(1/11/2022)

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Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 66 — Uniform Combined State Law Examination

Passed Sep 2004About the Series 66 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Sep 1997About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Nov 1998About the Series 7 exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Nov 1997About the Series 6 exam

Series 10 — General Securities Sales Supervisor - General Module Examination

Passed Jul 2005About the Series 10 exam

Series 9 — General Securities Sales Supervisor - Options Module Examination

Passed Feb 2005About the Series 9 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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