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Robert F. Wells

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CRD#: 1233571
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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 French Wells, CFP®, who also goes by Bob Wells, Robert Wells, was a registered financial professional .

Robert is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1984. Robert had worked at 16 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 7TO, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Bob Wells | Robert Wells

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.
8/2021 - DBA for LPL Business (entity for LPL business) - Elevated Investment Partners - Investment Related - Frisco, TX 75034

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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

Certified licenses


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CFP®

Experience


Past

August 6, 2021 - November 9, 2022

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
FLOWER MOUND, TX
Past

August 6, 2021 - November 9, 2022

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
FLOWER MOUND, TX
Past

January 12, 2018 - June 30, 2021

FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS COMPANY LLC

BD
CRD#: 17507
WESTLAKE, TX
Past

December 6, 2013 - December 1, 2017

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 104555
WESTLAKE, TX
Past

November 22, 2013 - November 29, 2017

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7784
WESTLAKE, TX
Past

March 14, 2011 - July 31, 2012

TD AMERITRADE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 111514
COLUMBIA, SC
Past

January 20, 2011 - July 31, 2012

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7870
COLUMBIA, SC
Past

January 19, 2011 - July 31, 2012

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7870
COLUMBIA, SC
Past

October 1, 2007 - January 28, 2011

OSAIC FA, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 3978
FORT WORTH, TX
Past

October 1, 2007 - January 28, 2011

OSAIC FA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3978
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

August 14, 2006 - March 28, 2007

FIDELITY PERSONAL TRUST COMPANY, FSB

RIA
CRD#: 109516
WESTLAKE, TX
Past

August 14, 2006 - September 7, 2007

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 104555
WESTLAKE, TX
Past

July 28, 2004 - September 7, 2007

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7784
WESTLAKE, TX
Past

September 10, 2003 - May 18, 2004

SCOTTRADE, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8206
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

March 12, 2003 - September 5, 2003

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

RIA
CRD#: 5393
OVERLAND PARK, KS
Past

May 8, 1998 - September 5, 2003

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 5393
WESTLAKE, TX
Past

April 25, 1996 - April 17, 1998

WACHOVIA BROKERAGE SERVICE

BD
CRD#: 17503
WINSTON SALEM, NC
Past

January 1, 1994 - February 3, 1995

IFG NETWORK SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 19948
ATLANTA, GA
Past

October 4, 1990 - December 31, 1991

IFG NETWORK SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 19948
ATLANTA, GA
Past

November 6, 1989 - October 5, 1990

CAPITAL INVESTMENT GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14752
RALEIGH, NC
Past

January 18, 1989 - November 14, 1989

GLOBAL INVESTOR SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7514
Past

January 13, 1986 - January 24, 1989

WS GRIFFITH SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10410
Past

April 18, 1984 - January 24, 1986

SENTRA SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 10249

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".
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
LINSCO/PRIVATE LEDGER CORP. | WADDELL & REED INVESTMENTS | WADDELL & REED FINANCIAL ADVISORS | WADDELL & REED | PRIVATE LEDGER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INCORPORATED | LPL FINANCIAL LLC | LPL FINANCIAL CORPORATION | LPL FINANCIAL | LPL

CRD#: 6413 / SEC#: 801-10970, 8-17668

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/25/1975 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Atlanta district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 8/9/2006
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 1/2/2023
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


LPL FINANCIAL LLC
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
LINSCO/PRIVATE LEDGER CORP. | WADDELL & REED INVESTMENTS | WADDELL & REED FINANCIAL ADVISORS | WADDELL & REED | PRIVATE LEDGER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INCORPORATED | LPL FINANCIAL LLC | LPL FINANCIAL CORPORATION | LPL FINANCIAL | LPL

CRD#: 6413 / SEC#: 801-10970, 8-17668

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/25/1975 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Atlanta district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
1055 Lpl Way, Fort Mill, SC 29715
Mailing Address
1055 Lpl Way, Fort Mill, SC 29715
Phone number
(704) 733-3300
Established
California since 11/15/2010
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
37,893

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

LPLE OMP PROGRAM BROCHURE A12 (10/22/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
LPL HOLDINGS, INC.MANAGING MEMBER
AUDETTE, MATTHEW JONPRESIDENT AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER4003349
ENYEDI, MATTHEW KLAUSMANAGING DIRECTOR, NATIONAL SALES4194266
GATES, GREGORYMANAGING DIRECTOR, CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER7069201
JAMBUSARIA, ANERIMANAGING DIRECTOR LPL SERVICES GROUP7248335
MALFITANO, STEVEN THOMASSVP, FINANCE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT AND PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER3178848
MCHALE, JAMESEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER6052977
RICKETTS, JUDITH KOHOSKIEEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, OPERATIONS AND PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER2758924
SIMONICH, BRENT BLAINEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF RISK OFFICER3254859
STEINMEIER, RICHARD CCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND DIRECTOR5109512

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts2,369,378
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 618,922,975,737

Disclosures


Regulatory Event208
Arbitration58
Bond4

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
06/25/2025
Cover Page
07/19/2024
11/09/2023

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Company Information


LPL FINANCIAL LLC

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

CRD#: 6413

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