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Robert J. Shull

PTMA INVESTMENT ADVISORS
Denver, CO 80202
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CRD#: 1372075
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Professional summary


Robert Joseph Shull II, AIF®, who also goes by Bob Shull II, Robert Joseph Shull Ii, Robert Joseph Shull, is a registered financial advisor currently at PTMA INVESTMENT ADVISORS located in Denver, Colorado and PMA SECURITIES, LLC located in Naperville, Illinois.

Robert is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1985. Robert has worked at 20 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 66, Series 22TO, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Bob Shull Ii | Robert Joseph Shull Ii | Robert Joseph Shull

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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Certified licenses


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

Experience


Current

June 10, 2022 - Present

PTMA INVESTMENT ADVISORS

Office #1: 717 17th Street Suite 1850, Denver, CO 80202
RIA
CRD#: 159189
Denver, CO
Current

December 3, 2024 - Present

PMA SECURITIES, LLC

Office #1: 2135 Citygate Lane 7th Floor, Naperville, IL 60563
BD
CRD#: 30397
NAPERVILLE, IL
Past

April 15, 2022 - June 28, 2022

EMERGE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

RIA
CRD#: 284581
Livermore, CA
Past

July 15, 2021 - August 9, 2021

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 105644
HONOLULU, HI
Past

June 22, 2021 - August 9, 2021

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 15340
HONOLULU, HI
Past

April 5, 2017 - November 18, 2019

PNC CAPITAL ADVISORS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 151829
San Francisco, CA
Past

November 11, 2016 - November 20, 2019

FORESIDE DISTRIBUTION SOLUTIONS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 118787
PORTLAND, ME
Past

May 24, 2013 - September 25, 2015

CALVERT INVESTMENT DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 37527
BETHESDA, MD
Past

August 17, 2010 - May 13, 2013

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 42046
EMERVILLE, CA
Past

August 17, 2010 - May 13, 2013

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 42046
EMERVILLE, CA
Past

February 2, 2010 - July 1, 2010

FINANCIAL TELESIS INC

RIA
CRD#: 31012
EMERYVILLE, CA
Past

February 1, 2010 - July 1, 2010

FINANCIAL TELESIS INC

BD
CRD#: 31012
EMERYVILLE, CA
Past

March 29, 2007 - October 14, 2009

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
WESTMINSTER, CO
Past

February 7, 2006 - January 10, 2007

MFS FUND DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 31052
BOSTON, MA
Past

May 26, 2005 - June 20, 2005

CITISTREET EQUITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7447
SOMERSET, NJ
Past

August 15, 2003 - March 15, 2005

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7784
SMITHFIELD, RI
Past

May 2, 2001 - December 18, 2001

ATEL SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 17229
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

November 3, 2000 - November 29, 2000

STATE STREET RESEARCH INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17580
BOSTON, MA
Past

September 1, 1998 - October 3, 2000

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 21, 1996 - January 30, 1998

PUTNAM RETAIL MANAGEMENT LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

BD
CRD#: 7325
BOSTON, MA
Past

May 3, 1990 - March 8, 1996

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 19, 1988 - June 17, 1988

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
Past

June 19, 1985 - March 5, 1988

JHM, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7113

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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PI
PTMA INVESTMENT ADVISORS
GFAM | PUBLIC TRUST ADVISORS, LLC | PTMA INVESTMENT ADVISORS

CRD#: 159189 / SEC#: 801-72782

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/13/2011 Approved)

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

IAR
California
(6/10/2022)
RR
California
(5/30/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 5/29/2025
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 4/3/2017
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 22TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Direct Participation Programs Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


PI
PTMA INVESTMENT ADVISORS
GFAM | PUBLIC TRUST ADVISORS, LLC | PTMA INVESTMENT ADVISORS

CRD#: 159189 / SEC#: 801-72782

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/13/2011 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
717 17th Street Suite 1850, Denver, CO 80202
Mailing Address
Phone number
(855) 395-3954
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
93

SEC notice filing (10 States and Territories)


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Documents


Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A (3/28/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts241
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 94,211,094,125

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Company Information


PTMA INVESTMENT ADVISORS

CRD#: 159189Denver, CO 80202

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