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Bernard J. Lynch

GOODMAN ADVISORY GROUP
NEEDHAM, MA 02494
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CRD#: 5764980
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Professional summary


Bernard John Lynch III, who also goes by Bernie John Lynch III, Bernie John Lynch, Bernard John Lynch III, Bernard John Lynch, is a registered financial advisor currently at GOODMAN ADVISORY GROUP, LLC located in Needham, Massachusetts and LPL FINANCIAL LLC located in Needham, Massachusetts.

Bernard is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2014. Bernard has worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 66, Series 7TO, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Bernie John Lynch Iii | Bernie John Lynch | Bernard John Lynch Iii | Bernard John Lynch

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)03/05/2025 - GOODMAN ADVISORY GROUP, LLC - DBA for LPL Business (entity for LPL business) - Inv Rel - At Reported Business Location(s) - Start date: 03/03/2025 2)07/01/2025 - Goodman Advisory Group LLC - Registered Investment Advisor Hybrid - Inv Rel - At Reported Business Location(s) - Start date: 03/05/2025 - 160 Hrs per month 130 hr during trading. I provide administrative support to Goodman Advisory Group, LLC, an independent investment advisor firm. I started this business activity in 03/2025. I expect to spend approximately 160 hours per month on this activity. Please see the advisory firm�s 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.

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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

September 9, 2025 - Present

GOODMAN ADVISORY GROUP, LLC

Office #1: 160 Gould St Suite 102, Needham, MA 02494
RIA
CRD#: 285637
NEEDHAM, MA
Current

March 5, 2025 - Present

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

Office #1: 160 Gould St Ste 102, Needham, MA 02494
RIA
BD
CRD#: 6413
NEEDHAM, MA
Past

July 9, 2024 - April 7, 2025

ARCADIA WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 284925
Andover, MA
Past

February 16, 2024 - June 11, 2024

FIDELITY PERSONAL AND WORKPLACE ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 288590
MERRIMACK, NH
Past

January 18, 2024 - June 11, 2024

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7784
MERRIMACK, NH
Past

April 30, 2018 - August 21, 2018

SHP WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 174697
PLYMOUTH, MA
Past

November 3, 2016 - November 8, 2017

PEOPLE'S SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 13704
New York, NY
Past

November 2, 2016 - November 8, 2017

PEOPLE'S SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13704
New York, NY
Past

December 28, 2015 - November 29, 2016

GERSTEIN FISHER

RIA
CRD#: 118551
NEW YORK, NY
Past

December 23, 2015 - November 29, 2016

GFA SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 128568
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 4, 2015 - November 24, 2015

EDELMAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 113299
NEEDHAM, MA
Past

December 4, 2014 - November 24, 2015

SANDERS MORRIS LLC

BD
CRD#: 20580
NEEDHAM, MA

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".
GA
GOODMAN ADVISORY GROUP, LLC
GOODMAN ADVISORY GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 285637 / SEC#: 801-108671

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/18/2016 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.
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
Massachusetts
(3/5/2025)
IAR
Massachusetts
(9/9/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 1/30/2024
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 7/10/2015
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 1/18/2024
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


GA
GOODMAN ADVISORY GROUP, LLC
GOODMAN ADVISORY GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 285637 / SEC#: 801-108671

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/18/2016 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
160 Gould St Suite 102, Needham, MA 02494
Mailing Address
Phone number
(781) 559-0320
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
8

SEC notice filing (5 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

GOODMAN ADVISORY GROUP DISCLOSURE BROCHURE, BROCHURE SUPPLEMENT AND PRIVACY POLICY (5/5/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts817
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 370,433,857

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Company Information


GOODMAN ADVISORY GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 285637Needham, MA 02494

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