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Robert J. Bertalan

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CRD#: 1068612
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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 Joseph Bertalan SR, who also goes by Bob Bertalan, Robert Joseph Bertalan, was a registered financial professional .

Robert is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1982. Robert had worked at 9 firms and has passed the SIE, Series 22 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Bob Bertalan | Robert Joseph Bertalan

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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

Certified licenses


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Experience


Past

September 3, 1991 - December 31, 2015

INDEPENDENCE CAPITAL CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 24723
PARMA, OH
Past

January 31, 1989 - August 2, 1991

THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES

BD
CRD#: 4039
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 31, 1989 - August 2, 1991

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 6, 1988 - January 19, 1989

SENTRY EQUITY SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5069
STEVENS POINT, WI
Past

August 6, 1987 - August 20, 1988

JOHN HANCOCK MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 5181
BOSTON, MA
Past

May 14, 1987 - August 1, 1988

MUTUAL SERVICE CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 4806
BOSTON, MA
Past

May 21, 1986 - June 2, 1987

WASHINGTON NATIONAL EQUITY COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4242
Past

October 30, 1985 - May 1, 1986

FIRST CLEVELAND INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3928
Past

December 3, 1982 - October 22, 1985

1717 CAPITAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4082

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


General Industry/Product Exam
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SIE
Date: 12/31/2015
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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INDEPENDENCE CAPITAL CO., INC.
INDEPENDENCE CAPITAL CO., INC.

CRD#: 24723 / SEC#: , 8-41331

Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/26/2015 Approved)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/2/2009 Approved)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/2/2013 Approved)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/5/2011 Approved)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/9/1999 Approved)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/3/2011 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
5579 Pearl Road, Suite 100, Parma, OH 44129
Mailing Address
5579 Pearl Road, Suite 100, Parma, OH 44129
Phone number
(440) 888-7000
Established
Ohio since 04/29/1989
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
41

FINRA licenses (38 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
SCHEIMAN, THOMAS GREGORYPRESIDENT, CROP, SROP1508288
TOETZ, DAVID WILLIAMVP1379388
TWAROGOWSKI, DENNIS CLARENCECHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER1033169

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts295
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 99,922,105

Disclosures


Regulatory Event3

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Company Information


INDEPENDENCE CAPITAL CO., INC.

CRD#: 24723

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