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Edward R. Lara

PIERCE WEALTH PARTNERS
BRECKENRIDGE, CO
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CRD#: 302498
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Professional summary


Edward Ronald Lara, CFP®, who also goes by Ron Lara, is a registered financial advisor currently at PIERCE WEALTH PARTNERS, INC. located in Breckenridge, Colorado and BLEY INVESTMENT GROUP, INC. located in Fort Worth, Texas.

Edward is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1970. Edward has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, Series 99TO, Series 62, Series 52TO, Series 7TO, SIE, Series 1, Series 4, Series 27, Series 53 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Ron Lara

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.
OWNER E. RONALD LARA INC. - A NON-INVESTMENT RELATED, TAX STRUCTURED COMPANY. 97 GREEN DRAKE TRAIL, BRECKENRIDGE, CO, 03/2019, 0 HOURS SELDOM ACRES H.O.A. - NON-INVESTMENT RELATED HOME OWNERS ASSOCIATION, FRISCO, CO, OFFICER, 12/2016, 0 HOURS PIERCE WEALTH PARTNERS - INVESTMENT RELATED, DBA FOR ADVISORY BUSINESS. 6300 RIDGLEA PLACE, SUITE 508, FORT WORTH, TX 76116, 12/2021 NATIONAL REPERTORY ORCHESTRA - INVESTMENT RELATED, INVESTMENT COMMITTEE MEMBER, INVOLVES WORKING WITH OTHER COMMITTEE MEMBERS TO REVIEW INVESTMENT RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE ENDOWMENTS OF THE ORCHESTRA, 1/2022, APPROX. 4 HOURS PER MONTH

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Start date: 1977

Experience


Current

March 21, 2023 - Present

PIERCE WEALTH PARTNERS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 315147
BRECKENRIDGE, CO
Current

September 30, 2021 - Present

BLEY INVESTMENT GROUP, INC.

Office #1: 6300 Ridglea Place Suite 508, Fort Worth, TX 76116Office #2: 6300 Ridglea Place #508, Fort Worth, TX 76116
BD
CRD#: 26678
Fort Worth, TX
Past

December 3, 2021 - January 3, 2022

STRATOS WEALTH ADVISORS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 283816
BRECKENRIDGE, CO
Past

February 4, 2019 - July 1, 2020

XML FINANCIAL GROUP

RIA
CRD#: 284987
FRISCO, CO
Past

June 17, 2008 - July 1, 2020

XML SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 145589
Breckenridge, CO
Past

January 2, 2008 - February 1, 2019

XML SECURITIES

RIA
CRD#: 145589
Breckenridge, CO
Past

July 22, 1999 - December 31, 2007

LARA, SHULL & MAY, LTD

RIA
CRD#: 10556
FALLS CHURCH, VA
Past

August 30, 1993 - June 22, 2010

THE LARA GROUP, LTD

RIA
CRD#: 115607
FALLS CHURCH, VA
Past

June 17, 1982 - June 18, 2008

LARA, SHULL & MAY, LTD

BD
CRD#: 10556
FALLS CHURCH, VA
Past

March 31, 1981 - July 1, 1982

VOSS & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 6405
Past

November 16, 1970 - May 9, 1981

DERAND/PENNINGTON/BASS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 4679

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
(10/1/2021)
RR
Colorado
(10/1/2021)
IAR
Colorado
(1/31/2024)
RR
Delaware
(11/18/2021)
RR
Florida
(12/3/2021)
IAR
Maryland
(8/9/2023)
RR
Texas
(10/1/2021)
IAR
Texas
(3/21/2023)
RR
Virginia
(2/23/2024)
IAR
Virginia
(2/23/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 11/8/1994
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 62
Date: 1/2/2023
Corporate Securities Limited Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Municipal Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 1/2/2023
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 11/12/1970
Registered Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


PW
PIERCE WEALTH PARTNERS, INC.
BLEY INVESTMENT GROUP, INC. | PIERCE WEALTH PARTNERS, INC.

CRD#: 315147 / SEC#:

Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/31/2024 Approved)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/9/2023 Approved)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/13/2022 Approved)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/23/2024 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
6300 Ridglea Place Suite 508, Fort Worth, TX 76116
Mailing Address
Phone number
(817) 732-2442
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
5

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts64
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 58,290,440

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Company Information


PIERCE WEALTH PARTNERS, INC.

CRD#: 315147Breckenridge, CO

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