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Robert James Caplinger Jr

THURSTON SPRINGER ADVISORS
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
·CRD# 1437425·40 years experience

Professional Summary

Robert James Caplinger JR, who also goes by Bob Caplinger, Robert James Caplinger, is a registered financial advisor currently at THURSTON SPRINGER ADVISORS located in Indianapolis, Indiana and THURSTON, SPRINGER, MILLER, HERD & TITAK, INC. located in Lafayette, Indiana. Robert is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1986. Robert has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 22...

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Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

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Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

Bob Caplinger, Robert James Caplinger

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Years of Experience

40 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

THURSTON SPRINGER ADVISORS·CRD# 299201
RIA
1. 9000 Keystone Crossing Suite 700, Indianapolis, IN 462402. 35 Executive Drive Suite 2, Lafayette, IN 47905
November 24, 2020 - Present
THURSTON, SPRINGER, MILLER, HERD & TITAK, INC.·CRD# 8478
BD
35 Executive Drive Suite 2, Lafayette, IN 47905
January 21, 2016 - Present
THURSTON, SPRINGER, MILLER, HERD & TITAK, INC.·CRD# 8478
RIA
Indianapolis, IN
January 21, 2016 - November 24, 2020
STONEX ADVISORS INC.·CRD# 174182
RIA
Birmingham, AL
January 30, 2015 - January 28, 2016
STONEX SECURITIES INC.·CRD# 18456
BD
Lafayette, IN
September 12, 2014 - January 28, 2016
WRP INVESTMENTS, INC.·CRD# 7365
RIA
Lafayette, IN
May 20, 2003 - January 30, 2015
WRP INVESTMENTS, INC.·CRD# 7365
BD
Lafayette, IN
May 20, 2003 - September 12, 2014
FFP ADVISORY SERVICES INC·CRD# 110778
RIA
Lafayette, IN
December 17, 1998 - May 29, 2003
FFP SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 16337
BD
Chesterfield, MO
September 11, 1990 - May 29, 2003
FIRST PACIFIC CAPITAL CORPORATION·CRD# 21042
BD
May 15, 1989 - September 17, 1990
SOUTHMARK FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 6518
BD
March 8, 1989 - May 16, 1989
WADDELL & REED·CRD# 866
BD
September 8, 1988 - March 9, 1989
WADDELL & REED·CRD# 866
BD
February 19, 1986 - August 9, 1988

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Current Firm

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THURSTON SPRINGER ADVISORS

ADAMS COUNTY FINANCIAL RESOURCES | WESLEY BATES WEALTH MANAGEMENT | WALKER INVESTMENTS | VANTAGE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | TRINITY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | THURSTON SPRINGER RETIREMENT SERVICES | THURSTON SPRINGER FINANCIAL | THURSTON SPRINGER ADVISORS, LLC | THURSTON SPRINGER ADVISORS | THORSON TAX & FINANCIAL | THE PATZER GROUP WEALTH MANAGEMENT | THE BARTHEL AGENCY | THE BALDASSARI GROUP | TARGETED RETIREMENT STRATEGIES | T.S. PHILLIPS INVESTMENTS | SPRAWLS FINANCIAL | SMITH WEALTH | RETIREMENT AND ESTATE PLANNING SERVICES | PRINCIPIA PRIVATE WEALTH | ONTRACK CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | NORTH STAR FINANCIAL | MORAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LAVELLE FINANCIAL | LANDMARK FINANCIAL SERVICES | JOHN KERR FINANCIAL | JKS INVESTMENT GROUP | J. SIMON & COMPANY | INVESTMENT STRATEGIES | INTEGRITY WEALTH SOLUTIONS | HOLCOMB WEALTH MANAGEMENT | HNS ADVISORS | G & M INVESTMENT GROUP | FRATARCANGELI WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ELIAS FINANCIAL NETWORK LLC | DAMER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CONSERVATION WEALTH MANAGEMENT | COHEN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT GROUP | CHIDDISTER FINANCIAL ASSOCIATES | CERULEAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | BUCHANAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT OF TRINITY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | BCT FINANCIAL | BADDERS & MOORE WEALTH MANAGEMENT OF TRINITY CAPITAL | ASCEND WEALTH | AP CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | ANN A. MOORE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | AMERICAN PENSION ADVISORS | ALPHA POINTE CAPITAL

CRD#: 299201 / SEC#: 801-114256
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/2/2018 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

9000 Keystone Crossing Suite 700, Indianapolis, IN 46240

Phone Number

(317) 581-4000

# of Employees

100

SEC notice filing (41 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 41 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

TSA_PART 2A_(9.25.26) (10/5/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

9,751

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$6,008,300,727

Accountant Surprise Examination Report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
05/21/2025Cover PageReport
02/28/2024Cover PageReport

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Other business activities

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DBA: LANDMARK FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC 35 EXECUTIVE DR. STE 2 LAFAYETTE, IN 47905 AND 1887 E. HENDRYX DRIVE BATTLE GROUND, IN 47920 NATURE OF BUSINESS: INSURANCE, MEDICARE SUPPLEMENTS TITLE: OWNER DUTIES: FINANCIAL PLANNER, INVESTMENTS, INSURANCE PERCENT OF TIME: 10% COMPENSATION: COMMISSIONS

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Primary Firm SEC Registration

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TS
THURSTON SPRINGER ADVISORS

ADAMS COUNTY FINANCIAL RESOURCES | WESLEY BATES WEALTH MANAGEMENT | WALKER INVESTMENTS | VANTAGE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | TRINITY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | THURSTON SPRINGER RETIREMENT SERVICES | THURSTON SPRINGER FINANCIAL | THURSTON SPRINGER ADVISORS, LLC | THURSTON SPRINGER ADVISORS | THORSON TAX & FINANCIAL | THE PATZER GROUP WEALTH MANAGEMENT | THE BARTHEL AGENCY | THE BALDASSARI GROUP | TARGETED RETIREMENT STRATEGIES | T.S. PHILLIPS INVESTMENTS | SPRAWLS FINANCIAL | SMITH WEALTH | RETIREMENT AND ESTATE PLANNING SERVICES | PRINCIPIA PRIVATE WEALTH | ONTRACK CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | NORTH STAR FINANCIAL | MORAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LAVELLE FINANCIAL | LANDMARK FINANCIAL SERVICES | JOHN KERR FINANCIAL | JKS INVESTMENT GROUP | J. SIMON & COMPANY | INVESTMENT STRATEGIES | INTEGRITY WEALTH SOLUTIONS | HOLCOMB WEALTH MANAGEMENT | HNS ADVISORS | G & M INVESTMENT GROUP | FRATARCANGELI WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ELIAS FINANCIAL NETWORK LLC | DAMER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CONSERVATION WEALTH MANAGEMENT | COHEN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT GROUP | CHIDDISTER FINANCIAL ASSOCIATES | CERULEAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | BUCHANAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT OF TRINITY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | BCT FINANCIAL | BADDERS & MOORE WEALTH MANAGEMENT OF TRINITY CAPITAL | ASCEND WEALTH | AP CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | ANN A. MOORE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | AMERICAN PENSION ADVISORS | ALPHA POINTE CAPITAL

CRD#: 299201 / SEC#: 801-114256
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/2/2018 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 securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
Florida
(1/21/2016)
RR
Illinois
(1/21/2016)
RR
Indiana
(1/21/2016)
IAR
Indiana
(11/24/2020)
RR
South Carolina
(1/21/2016)

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Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Feb 1986About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 22 — Direct Participation Programs Representative Examination

Passed Oct 1987About the Series 22 exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Feb 1986About the Series 6 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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