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Bradley Bruce Patton

Bradley B. Patton

FOURTHOUGHT FINANCIAL PARTNERS.
Venice, FL 34285
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CRD#: 4741398
Bradley Bruce Patton

Professional summary


Bradley Bruce Patton, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at FOURTHOUGHT FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC. located in Venice, Florida.

Bradley is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2004. Bradley has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


Click below to view Bradley Bruce Patton's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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: 2012

Experience


Current

November 9, 2022 - Present

FOURTHOUGHT FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC.

Office #1: 310 W. Venice Avenue Suite 201, Venice, FL 34285
RIA
CRD#: 323060
Venice, FL
Past

April 3, 2020 - December 9, 2022

FOURTHOUGHT PRIVATE WEALTH

RIA
CRD#: 306017
VENICE, FL
Past

March 20, 2018 - January 9, 2020

WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 11025
VENICE, FL
Past

March 19, 2018 - January 9, 2020

WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC

BD
CRD#: 11025
VENICE, FL
Past

January 8, 2018 - March 21, 2018

USAA INVESTMENT SERVICES COMPANY

RIA
CRD#: 5475
SAN ANTONIO, TX
Past

January 19, 2017 - January 8, 2018

USAA FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES

RIA
CRD#: 106352
TAMPA, FL
Past

January 5, 2017 - March 14, 2018

USAA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 129035
TAMPA, FL
Past

February 5, 2013 - September 8, 2016

USAA FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES

RIA
CRD#: 106352
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

September 12, 2011 - February 6, 2013

USAA INVESTMENT SERVICES COMPANY

RIA
CRD#: 5475
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

December 15, 2008 - September 12, 2011

USAA FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES

RIA
CRD#: 106352
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

October 23, 2007 - December 31, 2008

USAA INVESTMENT SERVICES COMPANY

RIA
CRD#: 5475
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

August 31, 2007 - September 8, 2016

USAA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 129035
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

April 25, 2006 - December 31, 2007

USAA INVESTMENT SERVICES COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 5475
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

April 28, 2005 - November 17, 2005

FARMERS FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 103863
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA
Past

February 26, 2004 - April 4, 2005

STATE FARM VP MANAGEMENT CORP.

BD
CRD#: 43036
BLOOMINGTON, IL

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".
FF
FOURTHOUGHT FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC.
FOURTHOUGHT FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC.

CRD#: 323060 / SEC#: 801-126759

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/21/2022 Approved)

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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Florida
(12/6/2022)
IAR
Texas
(11/9/2022)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 10/5/2007
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


FF
FOURTHOUGHT FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC.
FOURTHOUGHT FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC.

CRD#: 323060 / SEC#: 801-126759

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/21/2022 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
310 W. Venice Avenue Suite 201, Venice, FL 34285
Mailing Address
Phone number
(941) 408-8557
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
20

SEC notice filing (31 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FOURTHOUGHT FINANCIAL PARTNERS ADV PART 2A BROCHURE 3 2025 (3/26/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts3,882
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,589,562,254

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Company Information


FOURTHOUGHT FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC.

CRD#: 323060Venice, FL 34285

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