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Thomas M. Kucera

BRIGHT INVESTMENTS
Auburn, AL 36832
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CRD#: 5109954
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Professional summary


Thomas Milton Kucera, who also goes by Tom Kucera, is a registered financial advisor currently at BRIGHT INVESTMENTS, LLC located in Auburn, Alabama.

Thomas is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2006. Thomas has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 86, Series 87 and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Tom Kucera

Other business activities


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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

November 5, 2015 - Present

BRIGHT INVESTMENTS, LLC

Office #1: 570 Devall Drive Suite 303, Auburn, AL 36832
RIA
CRD#: 269955
Auburn, AL
Past

May 5, 2006 - July 7, 2011

AVONDALE PARTNERS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 46838
NASHVILLE, TN

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".
BRIGHT INVESTMENTS, LLC
BRIGHT INVESTMENTS, LLC
BRIGHT INVESTMENTS, LLC

CRD#: 269955 / SEC#: 801-120845

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/16/2021 Approved)
Alabama
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/21/2021 Terminated)
Arkansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/21/2021 Terminated)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/26/2021 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/21/2021 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/22/2021 Terminated)
Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/28/2021 Terminated)

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
Alabama
(12/11/2015)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 5/22/2006
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


BRIGHT INVESTMENTS, LLC
BRIGHT INVESTMENTS, LLC
BRIGHT INVESTMENTS, LLC

CRD#: 269955 / SEC#: 801-120845

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/16/2021 Approved)
Alabama
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/21/2021 Terminated)
Arkansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/21/2021 Terminated)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/26/2021 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/21/2021 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/22/2021 Terminated)
Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/28/2021 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
570 Devall Drive Suite 303, Auburn, AL 36832
Mailing Address
Phone number
(334) 321-2321
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
7

SEC notice filing (7 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A: FIRM BROCHURE (3/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts113
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 139,769,621

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
06/16/2023
Cover Page
10/12/2022

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Company Information


BRIGHT INVESTMENTS, LLC

BRIGHT INVESTMENTS, LLC

CRD#: 269955Auburn, AL 36832

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