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Bernard L. Donohue
FINANCIAL TRANSPARENCY
Wakefield, MA 01880
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CRD#: 4028837
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Professional summary
Bernard Leo Donohue III, who also goes by Bernard L Donohue, Bernie Donohue, is a registered financial advisor currently at FINANCIAL TRANSPARENCY located in Wakefield, Massachusetts.
Bernard is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1999. Bernard has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Bernard L Donohue | Bernie Donohue
Other business activities
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Bernard Donohue III, CPA, non-investment related, 8 Cedar Street Suite 62 Woburn MA 01801, provision of auditing, accounting, tax and business consulting services, owner, 12/1/97, 136 hrs/month, responsible for overseeing provision of auditing, accounting, tax and business consulting services. Also, responsible for administrative and finance functions within the organization;
Donohue Consulting Group, Inc., investment related, 8 Cedar Street Suite 62 Woburn MA 01801, financial services, owner, 12/23/03, managerial and servicing clients.
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
July 16, 2018 - Present
FINANCIAL TRANSPARENCY
Office #1: One Pleasure Island Road Suite 2b, Wakefield, MA 01880RIA
CRD#: 297713
Wakefield, MA
Past
March 21, 2007 - August 7, 2018
CSSC BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.
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CRD#: 141630
WOBURN, MA
Past
December 18, 2003 - September 4, 2018
TRUSTEE EMPOWERMENT & PROTECTION, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 108249
WOBURN, MA
Past
August 5, 2003 - March 21, 2007
MUTUAL SERVICE CORPORATION
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CRD#: 4806
WOBURN, MA
Past
December 7, 1999 - January 7, 2003
NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES
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CRD#: 615
NEW YORK, NY
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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FINANCIAL TRANSPARENCY
ARISTOTLE ADVISORS, LLC | PEARSON CONSULTANTS, INC. | OAK KNOLL CONSULTING SERVICES, LLC | MICHAEL MACDONALD FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | JOSHUA TREE INVESTMENTS | GIARDINA & BRESETT CONSULTING SERVICES, INC. | GBK FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC | FINANCIAL TRANSPARENCY | ENVISION FINANCIAL TRANSPARENCY, LLC | EAGLE CAPITAL GROUP, LLC | DOWNTOWN FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | DONOHUE CONSULTING GROUP, INC. | CORNERSTONE ADVISORY CONSULTING, LLC | CONDLEY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | CLEAR PERSPECTIVE ADVISORS, LLC | BLACKHEATH CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | BANKLER ADVISORY SERVICES, LLP
CRD#: 297713 / SEC#: 801-113605
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/13/2018 Approved)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
Massachusetts(7/24/2018)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Current Firm
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FINANCIAL TRANSPARENCY
ARISTOTLE ADVISORS, LLC | PEARSON CONSULTANTS, INC. | OAK KNOLL CONSULTING SERVICES, LLC | MICHAEL MACDONALD FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | JOSHUA TREE INVESTMENTS | GIARDINA & BRESETT CONSULTING SERVICES, INC. | GBK FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC | FINANCIAL TRANSPARENCY | ENVISION FINANCIAL TRANSPARENCY, LLC | EAGLE CAPITAL GROUP, LLC | DOWNTOWN FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | DONOHUE CONSULTING GROUP, INC. | CORNERSTONE ADVISORY CONSULTING, LLC | CONDLEY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | CLEAR PERSPECTIVE ADVISORS, LLC | BLACKHEATH CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | BANKLER ADVISORY SERVICES, LLP
CRD#: 297713 / SEC#: 801-113605
RIA
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Contact information
Main Address
Greensboro, NC
Mailing Address
Phone number
(336) 715-3300
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
17
SEC notice filing (9 States and Territories)
Documents
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 500 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 306,343,419 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 10/27/2025 | ||
| 11/27/2024 | ||
| 02/27/2024 | ||
| 04/28/2023 |
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Company Information
FINANCIAL TRANSPARENCY
CRD#: 297713Wakefield, MA 01880TRUST BUT VERIFY
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