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Robert D. Bauler

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CRD#: 1125069
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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 David Bauler, who also goes by Bob Bauler, was a registered financial professional .

Robert is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1983. Robert had worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Bob Bauler

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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None

Experience


Past

November 2, 1998 - July 27, 2017

MM ASCEND LIFE INVESTOR SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 36451
CINCINNATI, OH
Past

May 22, 1998 - June 8, 1998

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7784
SMITHFIELD, RI
Past

May 28, 1992 - October 18, 1996

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
NEWARK, NJ
Past

May 29, 1991 - May 7, 1992

WS GRIFFITH SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10410
HARTFORD, CT
Past

May 29, 1991 - May 7, 1992

HOME LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4184
Past

October 25, 1983 - April 18, 1991

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
NEWARK, NJ

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
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Series 63
Date: 5/4/1998
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


MA
MM ASCEND LIFE INVESTOR SERVICES, LLC
AAG SECURITIES, INC. | MM ASCEND LIFE INVESTOR SERVICES, LLC | GREAT AMERICAN ADVISORS, LLC | GREAT AMERICAN ADVISORS, INC. | GREAT AMERICAN ADVISORS LLC | GAA INSURANCE AGENCY

CRD#: 36451 / SEC#: 801-68927, 8-47309

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/31/2012 Terminated)
Alabama
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/18/2008 Terminated)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/27/2023 Terminated)
Arkansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/10/2008 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/10/2008 Terminated)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/14/2008 Terminated)
Connecticut
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/10/2008 Terminated)
Delaware
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/29/2018 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/29/2023 Terminated)
Idaho
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/11/2008 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/1/2008 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/21/2008 Terminated)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/14/2008 Terminated)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/24/2008 Terminated)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/14/2018 Terminated)
Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/17/2008 Terminated)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/4/2023 Terminated)
Mississippi
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/10/2008 Terminated)
Montana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/10/2008 Terminated)
Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/14/2008 Terminated)
New Hampshire
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/10/2008 Terminated)
New Mexico
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/10/2008 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/30/2023 Terminated)
North Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/14/2008 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/12/2011 Approved)
Oklahoma
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/30/2008 Terminated)
Oregon
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/10/2008 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/27/2023 Terminated)
Rhode Island
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/1/2023 Terminated)
South Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/27/2023 Terminated)
South Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/10/2008 Terminated)
Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/10/2008 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/10/2008 Terminated)
Utah
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/27/2023 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/1/2008 Terminated)
Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/10/2008 Terminated)
West Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/10/2008 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/10/2008 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
191 Rosa Parks 12th Floor, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Mailing Address
191 Rosa Parks 12th Floor, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Phone number
(513) 361-9525
Established
Ohio since 06/24/2021
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
12

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
MASSMUTUAL ASCEND LIFE INSURANCE COMPANYOWNER
HIGGINS, THOMAS PETERAML OFFICER2689801
KRAMER, SCOTT ALANVP, CO-CCO, AML OFFICER, AND CISO4941092
NERONE, PETER JAMESPRESIDENT/CEO/CCO/AML OFFICER/GP/MP/CT1953641
PURDON, ATHENA MARIETREASURER/FIN OP3262378

Disclosures


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Company Information


MM ASCEND LIFE INVESTOR SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 36451

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