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Richard Clonch

Richard Clonch

PLANVEST FINANCIAL
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
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CRD#: 4923311
Richard Clonch

Professional summary


Richard Clonch, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at PLANVEST FINANCIAL, INC. located in Gaithersburg, Maryland.

Richard is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2005. Richard has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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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) 2/3/2015: PlanVest Financial - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - DBA for LPL Business (entity for LPL business) - Started 01/26/2015 - 160 Hours Per Month/8 Hours During Securities Trading. (2) 10/13/2015: PlanVest Federal - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - DBA for LPL Business (entity for LPL business) - Start 10/13/2015 - 2 Hours Per Month/1 Hour During Securities Trading. 3. 12/26/2017 - PlanVest Federal - At Reported Business Location(s) - Registered Investment Advisor DBA - IAR - Start Date 11/27/2017 - 120 Hours Per Month / 6 Hours During Trading. 4. 12/26/2017 - PlanVest Financial, Inc. - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Registered Investment Advisor Hybrid - IAR - Start Date 11/27/2017 - 120 Hours Per Month / 6 Hours During Trading - I provide investment advisory services through PlanVest Financial, Inc., an independent investment advisor firm. I started this business activity in 11/2017. I expect to spend approximately 120 hours per month on this activity. Please see the advisory firms Form ADV for more information about its address, the nature of its business, its owners, and its services at http://www.adviserinfo.sec.gov/IAPD. The firm is separate from and independent of LPL Financial. 5. 11/07/2019 - Investment and Protection Solutions LLC - Investment related - At reported business location(s) - Non-Variable Insurance - start date:10/29/2019 - 2 hrs/mo - 1 hr during trading.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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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: 2008

Experience


Current

December 21, 2017 - Present

PLANVEST FINANCIAL, INC.

Office #1: 555 Quince Orchard Road Suite 280, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
RIA
CRD#: 290306
Gaithersburg, MD
Past

April 28, 2009 - May 9, 2018

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
GAITHERSBURG, MD
Past

April 28, 2009 - December 24, 2019

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
GAITHERSBURG, MD
Past

June 17, 2005 - May 13, 2009

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

RIA
CRD#: 8174
ROCKVILLE, MD
Past

May 26, 2005 - May 13, 2009

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
ROCKVILLE, MD

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".
PF
PLANVEST FINANCIAL, INC.
PLANVEST FINANCIAL, INC.

CRD#: 290306 / SEC#: 801-131058

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/9/2024 Approved)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/24/2024 Terminated)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/2024 Terminated)
South Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/24/2024 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/2/2025 Terminated)
West Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/2024 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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Florida
(6/29/2018)
IAR
Maryland
(12/21/2017)
IAR
South Carolina
(9/12/2018)
IAR
Virginia
(5/29/2018)
IAR
West Virginia
(8/31/2018)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 6/16/2005
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


PF
PLANVEST FINANCIAL, INC.
PLANVEST FINANCIAL, INC.

CRD#: 290306 / SEC#: 801-131058

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/9/2024 Approved)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/24/2024 Terminated)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/2024 Terminated)
South Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/24/2024 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/2/2025 Terminated)
West Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/2024 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
711 Washingtonian Blvd, Suite Suite 550, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Mailing Address
Phone number
(301) 977-7123
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
8

SEC notice filing (9 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

WRAP FEE PROGRAM BROCHURE (11/5/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts538
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 125,956,168

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Company Information


PLANVEST FINANCIAL, INC.

CRD#: 290306Gaithersburg, MD 20878

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