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Robert B. Phillips

WEA INVESTMENT SERVICES
Madison, WI 53713-3959
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CRD#: 1427203
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Professional summary


Robert Benbow Phillips, who also goes by Bob Phillips, is a registered financial professional currently at WEA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC. located in Madison, Wisconsin.

Robert is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1985. Robert has worked at 22 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Bob Phillips

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

March 14, 2019 - Present

WEA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 660 John Nolen Drive, Madison, WI 53713-3959Office #2: 660 John Nolen Drive, Madison, WI 53713Office #3: Mtea Building 5130 W. Vliet Street, Milwaukee, WI 53208
BD
CRD#: 126907
Madison, WI
Past

October 20, 2018 - March 11, 2019

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39543
Urbandale, IA
Past

January 4, 2018 - October 20, 2018

BROKER DEALER FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 8073
DES MOINES, IA
Past

February 26, 2014 - December 15, 2017

THE LEADERS GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 37157
SUMMIT, NJ
Past

May 10, 2007 - February 24, 2014

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 42046
CHASKA, MN
Past

June 1, 2005 - July 27, 2006

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 1137
DES MOINES, IA
Past

October 6, 2003 - July 27, 2006

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1137
DES MOINES, IA
Past

September 21, 2001 - August 6, 2003

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

BD
CRD#: 14869
LINCOLN, NE
Past

February 16, 2000 - July 30, 2001

CAPITAL BROKERAGE CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 10465
GLEN ALLEN, VA
Past

April 28, 1999 - December 23, 1999

NYLIFE DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 35350
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past

September 28, 1998 - December 9, 1999

NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 5167
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 20, 1997 - August 18, 1998

SCHIELD SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 36769
LITTLETON, CO
Past

April 28, 1995 - September 27, 1996

CALVERT INVESTMENT DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 37527
BETHESDA, MD
Past

November 2, 1994 - April 20, 1995

SUNPOINT SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 25442
LONGVIEW, TX
Past

March 1, 1994 - November 1, 1994

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 19924
Past

January 27, 1994 - March 22, 1994

EASTBROKERS NORTH AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10673
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 10, 1994 - January 19, 1994

THE ADVISORS GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14035
BETHESDA, MD
Past

February 18, 1992 - January 1, 1994

EASTBROKERS NORTH AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10673
NEW YORK, NY
Past

December 20, 1990 - May 7, 1991

CENTRAL STATES SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1427
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Past

August 24, 1989 - July 23, 1990

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4095
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 24, 1989 - July 23, 1990

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
SPRINGFIELD, MA
Past

November 3, 1987 - October 30, 1987

LEGG MASON WOOD WALKER, INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 6555
Past

October 30, 1987 - November 4, 1987

LEGG MASON MASTEN INC.

BD
CRD#: 2
Past

May 30, 1986 - October 31, 1987

LEGG MASON WOOD WALKER, INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 6555
Past

December 23, 1985 - June 2, 1986

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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

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
Minnesota
(5/8/2025)
RR
Wisconsin
(3/14/2019)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 5/31/2005
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


WI
WEA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
WEA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 126907 / SEC#: , 8-65926

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
660 John Nolen Drive, Madison, WI 53713-3959
Mailing Address
Po Box 7893, Madison, WI 53707
Phone number
(800) 279-4030
Established
Wisconsin since 04/10/2003
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (14 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
WEA MEMBER BENEFIT TRUSTSHAREHOLDER
BENDER, BOYD GRISWOLDCCO3082505
BENDER, BOYD GRISWOLDPRESIDENT3082505
BROWN, SUZANNE LEETRUSTEE/DIRECTOR
DIGMAN, CAROLYN KAYFINOP7125836
LOR, MAIWATRUSTEE/DIRECTOR7786308
MAHONEY, KATHLEEN TRUDEAUTRUSTEE/DIRECTOR8120398
MARTINEZ, JESSE ANDREWTRUSTEE/DIRECTOR7977660
OLSEN-WIRTZ, PEGGY LYNNTRUSTEE/DIRECTOR7641439
UGORETZ, NATHAN LAKETRUSTEE/DIRECTOR7641425
WILCOX, THOMAS JON JRTRUSTEE/DIRECTOR7977638

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Company Information


WEA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 126907Madison, WI 53713-3959

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