Robert Michael Bard
Investment Adviser Representative at THE SUM
Professional summary
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Robert Michael Bard is an investment adviser representative with The SUM in The Woodlands, TX, where they have been registered since 2022. They have worked in the securities industry since 1998 and have been registered with 3 firms, including Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors and Strategic Advisers LLC. They have passed 7 industry qualification exams, including the Series 66 (combined investment adviser and state securities agent), Series 7 (general securities representative), and Series 63 (state securities agent). They are registered to provide investment advice in Louisiana and Texas.
Office
Advisors at this office: 9
Branch office as filed with FINRA, counting current advisors in the directory who work there.
Registrations & licenses
- Investment adviser:
- Louisiana, Texas
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Financial-firm registration history
Registration history as reported to FINRA, most recent first.
Reported employment history
Employment the advisor reported on their SEC/FINRA filings, as of October 8, 2026. It may not be a complete history.
- The SumJan 2022 – no end date reportedThe Woodlands, TX
- Fidelity InvestmentsMar 2017 – Dec 2021Boston, MA
- Fidelity InvestmentsJul 2000 – Mar 2017Boston, MA
- The Sum Prep, LLCJan 2023 – no end date reportedThe Woodlands, TX
Official records & sources
Data as of June 27, 2026 · Source: SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck
About THE SUM
These details describe the firm overall. Individual advisors' services, clients, and fees may differ.
Fee arrangements the firm reports
- Hourly
- Fixed fee
Arrangements the firm reports on its Form ADV; this advisor may not charge every fee listed. Estimated from the firm's Form ADV — individual terms may differ. Not a quote.
Services the firm offers
1040 individual tax return preparation and filing (including state), 1041 trust and estate tax return preparation and filing, Texas Franchise Tax preparation and filing, 709 gift tax preparation and filing, 706 estate tax preparation and filing, 1120/1065 corporate tax return preparation and filing, bookkeeping services, and tax planning meetings. The firm does not offer audit or advisory services.
Client types the firm serves
Firm assets under management
$500M–$1B
- Firm disclosures (Form ADV)
- No disciplinary history reportedVerify on SEC IAPD
- Advisors listed on AdvisorFinder:
- 9
- Offices listed on AdvisorFinder:
- 1
- Main office:
- The Woodlands, TX
- SEC file number:
- 801-122376
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Form ADV data as of July 31, 2026
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