Robert M. Trafton
Professional summary
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Robert Michael Trafton, who also goes by Mike Trafton, R Michael Trafton, was a registered financial professional .
Robert is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1986. Robert had worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 52 exams.
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)
The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.
Certified licenses
Experience
March 2, 2009 - July 2, 2015
D.A. DAVIDSON & CO.
January 20, 1998 - February 27, 2009
RUAN SECURITIES CORPORATION
June 29, 1995 - December 18, 1997
DAIN RAUSCHER INCORPORATED
May 5, 1994 - June 16, 1995
U.S. BANCORP INVESTMENTS, INC.
January 24, 1986 - April 28, 1994
WELLS FARGO BROKERAGE SERVICES, L.L.C.
Primary Firm SEC Registration

D.A. DAVIDSON & CO.
CRD#: 199 / SEC#: 801-45761, 8-2399
State Registrations and Notice Filings
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Exams
Current Firm

D.A. DAVIDSON & CO.
CRD#: 199 / SEC#: 801-45761, 8-2399
Contact information
SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| D.A. DAVIDSON COMPANIES | HOLDING COMPANY | |
| BEAUPREZ, JACQUELINE ANN | SVP, GENERAL COUNSEL | 4075012 |
| CRONK, JAMES LEE | PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER | 1104799 |
| DISPENSE, MARC RUSSELL | PRESIDENT, FIXED INCOME CAPITAL MARKETS | 4655410 |
| MARTINEZ, LAWRENCE TODD | CHARIMAN AND CEO, D.A. DAVIDSON COMPANIES, DIRECTOR | 4596308 |
| MCCUBBIN, JARED C | SVP, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 4969077 |
| MCKINNEY, RORY ADAM | PRESIDENT, EQUITY CAPITAL MARKETS | 4735577 |
| PURPURA, MICHAEL JOSEPH | PRESIDENT, WEALTH MANAGEMENT, DIRECTOR | 2095576 |
| ZADICK, JUSTINE MILNE | PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER | 6452559 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 86,818 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 36,175,333,459 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 41 |
| Arbitration | 7 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 08/13/2025 | ||
| 09/27/2024 | ||
| 11/13/2023 | ||
| 12/22/2022 |
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