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Robert A. Drust

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CRD#: 1446788
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Robert Anthony Drust, who also goes by Bob Drust, Robert Drust, was a registered financial professional .

Robert is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1989. Robert had worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 55, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Bob Drust | Robert Drust

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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Experience


Past

March 28, 2016 - April 19, 2017

MKM PARTNERS LLC

BD
CRD#: 114666
NEWPORT BEACH, CA
Past

August 6, 2013 - March 17, 2016

B. RILEY & CO., LLC

BD
CRD#: 40355
NEWPORT BEACH, CA
Past

June 27, 2013 - July 30, 2013

GLOBAL HUNTER SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 123003
COSTA MESA, CA
Past

November 2, 2005 - June 20, 2013

CROWELL, WEEDON & CO.

BD
CRD#: 193
DANA POINT, CA
Past

March 4, 2002 - October 31, 2005

WEDBUSH SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 877
PASADENA, CA
Past

August 11, 2000 - February 26, 2002

THOMAS WEISEL PARTNERS LLC

BD
CRD#: 46237
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

August 2, 1999 - July 20, 2000

WELLINGTON SALES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 7144
BOSTON, MA
Past

September 6, 1995 - May 8, 1998

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7471
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 14, 1992 - August 29, 1995

SCHRODER & CO. INC.

BD
CRD#: 6112
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 15, 1989 - September 9, 1992

D.A. DAVIDSON & CO.

BD
CRD#: 199
GREAT FALLS, MT

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
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Series 63
Date: 11/10/2000
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
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Series 55
Date: 11/15/2005
Limited Representative-Equity Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


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MKM PARTNERS LLC
AXE & CO. LLC | MKM PARTNERS LLC

CRD#: 114666 / SEC#: , 8-53436

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Terminated by SEC on 04/24/2023
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Contact information


Main Address
Mailing Address
Phone number
Established
Connecticut since 11/30/2001
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
ROTH CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC100% OWNER15407
MESSINA, STEVEN LOUISCO-FOUNDER, CO-CHAIRMAN, CCO1632057

Disclosures


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Company Information


MKM PARTNERS LLC

CRD#: 114666

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