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Barbara N. Reed

FLAGSHIP WEALTH ADVISORS.
West Chatham, MA
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CRD#: 5615575
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Professional summary


Barbara Nan Reed, who also goes by Barbara Buffa, Barbara Nan Rees, is a registered financial advisor currently at FLAGSHIP WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC. located in West Chatham, Massachusetts and OSAIC WEALTH, INC. located in Chatham, Massachusetts.

Barbara is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2010. Barbara has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Barbara Buffa | Barbara Nan Rees

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. THE CHATHAM MUSIC CLUB POSITION: Board Member NATURE: 501(c)3 non-profit corporation; non-profit musical organization to further the performance of Classical music to the community and provide scholarships to students studying classical music INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 5 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 2 START DATE: 09/01/2003 ADDRESS: 1 Seastrand Way, Unit 1, Chatham MA 02633, United States DESCRIPTION: I am on the board of directors which meets 4 times/year on a Friday afternoon for 2 hours. I handle membership and programming for concerts. This is a totally volunteer activity with no monetary compensation. 2. FLAGSHIP WEALTH ADVISORS POSITION: Investment Advisor NATURE: LLC INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 200 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 200 START DATE: 07/31/2018 ADDRESS: 301 Edgewater Place, Suite 400, Wakefield MA 01880, United States DESCRIPTION: Investment Advisor 3. BARBARA REED-LIFE INSURANCE PRODUCER LICENSE POSITION: producer NATURE: Life Insurance services placed through First American Insurance INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 5 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 5 START DATE: 01/01/2012 ADDRESS: 1 Seastrand Way, Unit 1, Chatham MA 02633, United States DESCRIPTION: The hours are estimated and only required if working with an existing client to procure a life insurance policy. I work with First American Insurance in Needham for proposal preparation. I meet with my client for the intake of all information for the application and First American places the policy and handles all aspects of the policy approval process. 4. THE CHATHAM MUSIC CLUB POSITION: Board Member NATURE: 501(c)3 non-profit corporation; non-profit musical organization to further the performance of Classical music to the community and provide scholarships to students studying classical music INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 5 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 2 START DATE: 09/01/2003 ADDRESS: 1 SEASTRAND WAY UNIT 1 CHATHAM, MA, 02669, United States DESCRIPTION: I am on the board of directors which meets 4 times/year on a Friday afternoon for 2 hours. I handle membership and programming for concerts. This is a totally volunteer activity with no monetary compensation.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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Experience


Current

October 2, 2018 - Present

FLAGSHIP WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC.

RIA
CRD#: 131962
West Chatham, MA
Current

April 19, 2010 - Present

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

RIA
BD
CRD#: 23131
Chatham, MA
Past

June 15, 2010 - October 2, 2024

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 23131
SCOTTSDALE, AZ

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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FLAGSHIP WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC.
FLAGSHIP ADVISORS LLC | FLAGSHIP WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC. | FLAGSHIP FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 131962 / SEC#: 801-112001

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/2/2017 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/6/2017 Terminated)
Connecticut
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/6/2017 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/6/2017 Terminated)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/8/2017 Terminated)
Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/6/2017 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/2/2018 Terminated)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/6/2017 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/6/2017 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
California
(3/15/2012)
RR
Connecticut
(11/30/2022)
RR
District of Columbia
(4/21/2011)
RR
Florida
(2/1/2011)
RR
Maine
(10/1/2018)
RR
Maryland
(4/18/2024)
RR
Massachusetts
(5/26/2010)
IAR
Massachusetts
(10/2/2018)
RR
Michigan
(3/29/2022)
RR
New Hampshire
(4/4/2014)
RR
New York
(3/18/2013)
RR
North Carolina
(6/8/2022)
RR
Pennsylvania
(3/15/2012)
RR
South Carolina
(1/4/2022)
RR
Virginia
(9/13/2011)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 5/25/2010
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


FW
FLAGSHIP WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC.
FLAGSHIP ADVISORS LLC | FLAGSHIP WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC. | FLAGSHIP FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 131962 / SEC#: 801-112001

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/2/2017 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/6/2017 Terminated)
Connecticut
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/6/2017 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/6/2017 Terminated)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/8/2017 Terminated)
Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/6/2017 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/2/2018 Terminated)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/6/2017 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/6/2017 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
301 Edgewater Place Suite 400, Wakefield, MA 01880
Mailing Address
Phone number
(800) 631-9997
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
7

SEC notice filing (13 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FLAGSHIP WEALTH ADVISORS PART 2 BROCHURE (10/16/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts698
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 607,544,183

Red Flags


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Company Information


FLAGSHIP WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC.

CRD#: 131962West Chatham, MA

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