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Robert F. Lau

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CRD#: 1048404
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Robert Fred Lau, who also goes by Bob Lau, was a registered financial professional .

Robert is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1982. Robert had worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Bob Lau

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)MB MANAGEMENT 610 MAI STREET SUITE 15 FRISCO, CO 80443. BEGAN 01/01/2006 AS CO-OWNER. NOT INVESTMENT RELATED. DEVOTES 1 HR/MNTH. NONE DURING TRADING. 2) TOWN OF SILVERTHORNE SPORTS COMMITTEE VOLUNTEER FOR DEVELOPMENT PROJECT REVIEW. STARTED 6/1/2017. SPENDS 1 HR/MO.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

February 24, 2021 - August 31, 2022

MERCER GLOBAL ADVISORS INC.

RIA
CRD#: 147363
FRISCO, CO
Past

August 1, 2017 - October 23, 2020

SUMMIT WEALTH ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 288746
FRISCO, CO
Past

November 5, 2010 - August 15, 2017

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 134139
FRISCO, CO
Past

November 5, 2010 - August 15, 2017

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39543
FRISCO, CO
Past

October 21, 1994 - November 16, 2010

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
FRISCO, CO
Past

August 8, 1994 - November 16, 2010

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
FRISCO, CO
Past

June 21, 1993 - June 16, 1994

U.S. BANCORP INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17868
SAINT PAUL, MN
Past

January 11, 1991 - June 29, 1993

COLORADO NATIONAL BROKERAGE, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17493
Past

June 3, 1987 - January 1, 1991

CAPITAL BROKERAGE CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 10465
GLEN ALLEN, VA
Past

April 25, 1986 - September 22, 1986

PAMCO SECURITIES AND INSURANCE SERVICES

BD
CRD#: 11028
Past

July 3, 1985 - May 14, 1986

RCL SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 10675
Past

December 20, 1984 - June 25, 1985

CENTURY INVESTORS OF AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5322
Past

May 24, 1982 - December 21, 1984

CHESLEY AND DUNN, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8362

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".
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MERCER GLOBAL ADVISORS INC.
MERCER ADVISORS | MERCER GLOBAL ADVISORS INC.

CRD#: 147363 / SEC#: 801-69271

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/30/2008 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
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Series 63
Date: 8/15/1983
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


MG
MERCER GLOBAL ADVISORS INC.
MERCER ADVISORS | MERCER GLOBAL ADVISORS INC.

CRD#: 147363 / SEC#: 801-69271

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/30/2008 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
1200 17th Street Suite 2000, Denver, CO 80202
Mailing Address
Phone number
(888) 885-8101
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1,166

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

MERCER GLOBAL ADVISORS INC. ADV PART 2A AUGUST 21 2025 (8/21/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts99,044
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 60,256,270,580

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
10/29/2025
Cover Page
07/31/2024
09/28/2023
12/07/2022

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Company Information


MERCER GLOBAL ADVISORS INC.

CRD#: 147363

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