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Robert E. Burns

BURNS FINANCIAL ADVISORS
Independence, OH 44131
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CRD#: 1286211
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Professional summary


Robert Emmett Burns MR., who also goes by Robert Emmett Burns Jr, Robert Emmett Burns, Robert Emmett Jr Burns, is a registered financial advisor currently at BURNS FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC. located in Independence, Ohio and AUSDAL FINANCIAL PARTNERS, INC. located in Independence, Ohio.

Robert is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1984. Robert has worked at 15 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 22, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Robert Emmett Burns Jr | Robert Emmett Burns | Robert Emmett Jr Burns

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. BURNS FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC. OWNER; RIA & MONEY MANAGEMENT HELD AWAY; 1988 TO PRESENT; PRESIDENT; 5-10 HOURS/MONTH; ESTABLISH MONEY MGMT GOALS & MONITOR INVESTMENTS. TYPICALLY AFTER TRADING HOURS. THIS IS AN INVESTMENT RELATED ACTIVITY. COMMISSION BASED INCOME. 2. TAX PREPARATION, SINCE 1/1987 - FEBRUARY THRU APRIL - 30 HOURS PER WEEK FOR 8-9 WEEKS, TYPICALLY BEGIN IN EARLY AFTERNOON TO LATE INTO THE NIGHT BRECKSVILLE, OH 44141. NOT AN INVESTMENT RELATED ACTIVITY. SALARIED POSITION.

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Certified licenses


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Experience


Current

June 25, 2018 - Present

BURNS FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 5005 Rockside Road Suite 600, Independence, OH 44131
RIA
CRD#: 111826
Independence, OH
Current

May 16, 2011 - Present

AUSDAL FINANCIAL PARTNERS, INC.

Office #1: 5005 Rockside Road, Suite 600, Independence, OH 44131
RIA
BD
CRD#: 7995
Independence, OH
Past

June 3, 2005 - September 6, 2011

BURNS FINANCIAL CENTRE, INC.

BD
CRD#: 133545
BRECKSVILLE, OH
Past

July 24, 2000 - June 9, 2005

L.M. KOHN & COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 27913
CINCINNATI, OH
Past

February 10, 2000 - December 31, 2017

BURNS FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 111826
BRECKSVILLE, OH
Past

October 6, 1999 - July 24, 2000

VALMARK SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 31243
AKRON, OH
Past

June 16, 1997 - October 5, 1999

SECURITIES SERVICE NETWORK, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13318
KNOXVILLE, TN
Past

June 25, 1996 - July 2, 1996

BOLTON GLOBAL CAPITAL

BD
CRD#: 15650
BOLTON, MA
Past

January 18, 1994 - July 29, 1997

CHASE GLOBAL SECURITIES, INC

BD
CRD#: 31994
CLEVELAND, OH
Past

July 6, 1992 - January 18, 1994

COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL NETWORK

BD
CRD#: 8032
WALTHAM, MA
Past

October 30, 1989 - July 6, 1992

KAVANAUGH SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10606
DALLAS, TX
Past

April 29, 1989 - October 28, 1992

THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 2580
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

April 29, 1989 - October 28, 1992

OSAIC FA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3978
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

March 6, 1989 - October 9, 1989

INTEGRATED RESOURCES EQUITY CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 6403
Past

September 17, 1985 - March 11, 1989

UR FINANCIAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10509
Past

August 24, 1984 - September 27, 1985

FORESTERS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 305

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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

IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Colorado
(8/5/2024)
RR
Florida
(5/17/2011)
RR
Ohio
(7/7/2011)
IAR
Ohio
(6/25/2018)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 2/15/1999
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


BF
BURNS FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
BURNS FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 111826 / SEC#: 801-57235

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/23/2011 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/2017 Failure to Renew)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/8/2018 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
5005 Rockside Road Suite 600, Independence, OH 44131
Mailing Address
Phone number
+1 (216) 573-3737
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1

Documents


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Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts107
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 9,009,711

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Company Information


BURNS FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 111826Independence, OH 44131

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