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Richard J. Barden

ASSET ALLOCATION STRATEGIES
SOUTH HAVEN, MI 49090
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CRD#: 4124175
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Professional summary


Richard James Barden is a registered financial advisor currently at ASSET ALLOCATION STRATEGIES, LLC located in South Haven, Michigan and GLP INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC located in South Haven, Michigan.

Richard is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Richard has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

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. BARDEN FARM AND FARM MARKETS, LLC, NOT INVESTMENT-RELATED. FORMED 4/2011, MEMBER 50%. FROM MAY THROUGH SEPTEMBER, 50% OF TIME SPENT WORKING ON FAMILY FARM DURING MAY TO OCTOBER. FARMING/SELLING CROPS. #2. R&L PROPERTIES. NOT INVESTMENT-RELATED. ADDRESS: SOUTH HAVEN, MI. NATURE: LEASING COMPANY (LEASE SPACE AS MIDDLE MAN BETWEEN BUSINESS AND PROPERTY OWNER). POSITION: OWNER. START DATE: 04/2011. HOURS PER MONTH: LESS THAN 1. DUTIES: LEASE SPACE TO BUSINESS. #3. GLP & ASSOCIATES, INVESTMENT RELATED, SOUTH HAVEN, MI, NATURE: LIFE INSURANCE/ANNUITY SALES, POSITION: INSURANCE AGENT, START DATE: NOVEMBER 1999, APX 80 HRS/MO., 70 HRS DURING TRADING HOURS, DUTIES: LIFE INSURANCE AND FIXED/INDEX ANNUITY SALES AND SERVICING INSURANCE CLIENTS. #4. ASSET ALLOCATION STRATEGIES, LLC; INVESTMENT RELATED; LOCATED AT SOUTH HAVEN MI, SUPERVISED FROM FARMINGTON, MI; NATURE: INVESTMENT ADVISOR; POSITION: IAR; START DATE: 01/2011; APX 15 HRS/MO., DURING TRADING HOURS; DUTIES: SOLICIT, SERVICE, ACTIVELY MANAGE ADVISORY ACCOUNTS/CLIENTS.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

January 26, 2011 - Present

ASSET ALLOCATION STRATEGIES, LLC

Office #1: 256 Center St., South Haven, MI 49090
RIA
CRD#: 152339
SOUTH HAVEN, MI
Current

October 23, 2000 - Present

GLP INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 256 Center Street, South Haven, MI 49090
BD
CRD#: 25450
South Haven, MI
Past

February 23, 2000 - October 25, 2000

AMERICAN CAPITAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 16124
VALLEY FORGE, PA

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".
AA
ASSET ALLOCATION STRATEGIES, LLC
ASSET ALLOCATION STRATEGIES, LLC

CRD#: 152339 / SEC#: 801-106707

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/28/2015 Approved)
Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/30/2021 Terminated)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/30/2021 Terminated)
Vermont
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/14/2018 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

RR
Arizona
(1/3/2025)
RR
Colorado
(9/3/2013)
RR
Florida
(2/24/2020)
RR
Georgia
(1/3/2025)
RR
Illinois
(12/1/2023)
RR
Indiana
(10/15/2014)
RR
Louisiana
(1/3/2025)
RR
Michigan
(10/23/2000)
IAR
Michigan
(1/26/2011)
RR
Missouri
(1/3/2025)
RR
North Carolina
(1/3/2025)
RR
Oklahoma
(1/11/2024)
RR
Oregon
(12/1/2023)
RR
South Carolina
(1/22/2024)
RR
Wisconsin
(1/28/2010)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 1/13/2011
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


AA
ASSET ALLOCATION STRATEGIES, LLC
ASSET ALLOCATION STRATEGIES, LLC

CRD#: 152339 / SEC#: 801-106707

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/28/2015 Approved)
Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/30/2021 Terminated)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/30/2021 Terminated)
Vermont
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/14/2018 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
33335 Grand River, Farmington, MI 48336
Mailing Address
Phone number
(248) 489-0101
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
39

SEC notice filing (22 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ASSET ALLOCATION STRATEGIES, LLC FORM 2A 2025 (3/20/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts3,883
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 767,431,598

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Company Information


ASSET ALLOCATION STRATEGIES, LLC

CRD#: 152339South Haven, MI 49090

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