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Robert Schmidt

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CRD#: 1247545
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Robert Schmidt

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 Schmidt, who also goes by Rob Schmidt, Robert James Schmidt, was a registered financial professional .

Robert is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1984. Robert had worked at 25 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

Aliases


Rob Schmidt | Robert James Schmidt

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


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
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Experience


Past

May 18, 2022 - July 22, 2026

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
PARSONSFIELD, ME
Past

May 18, 2022 - July 22, 2026

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
PARSONSFIELD, ME
Past

August 31, 2021 - May 18, 2022

CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 13941
BRUNSWICK, ME
Past

August 30, 2021 - May 18, 2022

CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13941
BRUNSWICK, ME
Past

June 7, 2021 - June 24, 2021

CARDEA CAPITAL GROUP, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 311932
Saco, ME
Past

May 3, 2021 - June 21, 2021

CARDEA CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 307600
Saco, ME
Past

August 9, 2018 - August 24, 2020

MORGAN STANLEY

RIA
CRD#: 149777
LEBANON, NH
Past

June 9, 2018 - August 24, 2020

MORGAN STANLEY

BD
CRD#: 149777
LEBANON, NH
Past

January 18, 2017 - February 13, 2018

FREEDOM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 126052
SAN RAFAEL, CA
Past

April 12, 2013 - July 16, 2015

THE PACIFIC FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 105203
NASHVILLE, TN
Past

December 21, 2012 - January 23, 2013

ALPS DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16853
DENVER, CO
Past

June 26, 2012 - January 23, 2013

PATHWAY STRATEGIC ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 158395
PITTSTOWN, NJ
Past

December 11, 2008 - May 31, 2012

ASSETMARK, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 109018
CONCORD, CA
Past

December 4, 2008 - May 31, 2012

CAPITAL BROKERAGE CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 10465
CHICAGO, IL
Past

July 17, 2008 - October 23, 2008

PACER ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 137381
PAOLI, PA
Past

July 17, 2008 - October 23, 2008

PACER FINANCIAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 137040
MALVERN, PA
Past

December 15, 2003 - April 16, 2008

PERSHING LLC

BD
CRD#: 7560
MALVERN, PA
Past

October 15, 2003 - April 16, 2008

BNY ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 106108
MALVERN, PA
Past

October 14, 2003 - December 15, 2003

LOCKWOOD FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 40655
MALVERN, PA
Past

June 14, 1999 - January 5, 2000

THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES

BD
CRD#: 4039
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 14, 1999 - November 20, 2003

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 28, 1998 - December 10, 1998

PRUDENTIAL INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 18353
NEWARK, NJ
Past

February 7, 1994 - January 23, 1998

SALOMON BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 740
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 21, 1992 - January 6, 1994

MANULIFE WOOD LOGAN, INC.

BD
CRD#: 19177
STAMFORD, CT
Past

July 25, 1990 - September 19, 1991

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7506
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 22, 1987 - January 20, 1990

KEYPORT FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 8127
Past

August 3, 1985 - September 17, 1986

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
Past

March 27, 1984 - May 29, 1985

CITISTREET EQUITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7447

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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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 10/27/2018
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
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)


FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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
MORNINGSTAR, MATTHEW EDWINCHIEF LEGAL OFFICER2510742
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 Event214
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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