Robert M. Bard

THE SUM

The Woodlands, TX 77381

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CRD#: 2926578

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.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Mike Bard

Other business activities

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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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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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CFP^®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 2004

Experience

Current

January 11, 2022 - Present

THE SUM

Office #1: 4526 Research Forest Dr. Suite 240, The Woodlands, TX 77381

RIA

CRD#: 297658

The Woodlands, TX

Past

July 13, 2018 - January 10, 2022

FIDELITY PERSONAL AND WORKPLACE ADVISORS

RIA

CRD#: 288590

BOSTON, MA

Past

October 21, 2004 - July 13, 2018

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

RIA

CRD#: 104555

HOUSTON, TX

Past

August 2, 2000 - January 10, 2022

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 7784

HOUSTON, TX

Past

April 18, 1999 - March 9, 2000

BANC ONE SECURITIES CORPORATION

CRD#: 16999

CHICAGO, IL

Past

November 6, 1998 - April 1, 1999

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 7784

SMITHFIELD, RI

Past

November 21, 1997 - October 27, 1998

PFS INVESTMENTS INC.

CRD#: 10111

DULUTH, GA

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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THE SUM

THE PLANNING PROJECT LLC | THE SUM

CRD#: 297658 / SEC#: 801-122376

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/23/2021 Approved)

Texas

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/4/2021 Terminated)

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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

Louisiana
(3/25/2024)

IAR

Texas
(1/11/2022)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 9/21/2004

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 9/18/1997

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 11/5/1998

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 11/18/1997

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 10

Date: 7/25/2005

General Securities Sales Supervisor - General Module Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 9

Date: 2/14/2005

General Securities Sales Supervisor - Options Module Examination

Current Firm

THE SUM

THE PLANNING PROJECT LLC | THE SUM

CRD#: 297658 / SEC#: 801-122376

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/23/2021 Approved)

Texas

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/4/2021 Terminated)

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Contact information

Main Address

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

Mailing Address

Phone number

(281) 940-4859

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (2 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A (9/8/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	875
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 409,460,174

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Robert M. Bard

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

FIDELITY PERSONAL AND WORKPLACE ADVISORS

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

BANC ONE SECURITIES CORPORATION

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

PFS INVESTMENTS INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

THE SUM

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 9/21/2004

Series 63

Date: 9/18/1997

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 11/5/1998

Series 6

Date: 11/18/1997

Series 10

Date: 7/25/2005

Series 9

Date: 2/14/2005

Current Firm

THE SUM

Contact information

SEC notice filing (2 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

THE SUM

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