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Robert L. Behr

PLANVEST FINANCIAL
GAITHERSBURG, MD 20878
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CRD#: 1535798
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Professional summary


Robert Louis Behr is a registered financial advisor currently at PLANVEST FINANCIAL, INC. located in Gaithersburg, Maryland.

Robert is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2001. Robert has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 31 and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
(1) 12/27/2013 - DBA ONLY - FINANCIAL STRATEGY ADVISORS - BETHESDA, MD (2) 02/10/2014 - CFO ADVISORY AND TAX SERVICES, LLC - TAX PREP / ACCOUNTING / BOOKKEEPING - CPA BUSINESS OFFERING - TAX PREPARATION, ACCOUNTING, BOOKKEEPING, PAYROLL SERVICES. - TIME SPENT 15% - BETHESDA, MD (3) 10/14/2015 * PlanVest Financial * DBA for LPL Business (entity for LPL business) * PlanVest Financial * INV REL * AT REPORTED BUSINESS LOCATION(S) * START 10/13/2015 * 8 HRS/MO DURING SECS TRDG HRS (4) 10/14/2015 * PlanVest Federal * DBA for LPL Business (entity for LPL business) * PlanVest Federal * INV REL * AT REPORTED BUSINESS LOCATION(S) * START 10/13/2015 * 1 HRS/MO DURING SECS TRDG HRS (5) 01/04/2018 - PlanVest Federal - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Registered Investment Advisor DBA - Start Date 11/28/2017 - 120 Hours Per Month/6 During Securities Trading. (6) 01/04/2018 - PlanVest Financial, Inc. - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Registered Investment Advisor Hybrid - IAR - Start Date 11/28/2017 - 120 Hours Per Month/6 During Securities Trading - I provide investment advisory services through PlanVest Financial Inc, an independent investment advisor firm. I started this business activity in 11/2017. I expect to spend approximately 120 hours per month on this activity. Please see the advisory firms Form ADV for more information about its address, the nature of its business, its owners, and its services at http://www.adviserinfo.sec.gov/IAPD. The firm is separate from and independent of LPL Financial.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Current

January 2, 2018 - Present

PLANVEST FINANCIAL, INC.

Office #1: 711 Washingtonian Blvd, Suite Suite 550, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
RIA
CRD#: 290306
GAITHERSBURG, MD
Past

December 20, 2013 - May 9, 2018

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
GAITHERSBURG, MD
Past

December 20, 2013 - December 24, 2019

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
GAITHERSBURG, MD
Past

June 1, 2009 - January 10, 2014

MORGAN STANLEY

RIA
CRD#: 149777
ROCKVILLE, MD
Past

June 1, 2009 - January 10, 2014

MORGAN STANLEY

BD
CRD#: 149777
ROCKVILLE, MD
Past

February 21, 2006 - June 1, 2009

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7059
BETHESDA, MD
Past

February 21, 2006 - June 1, 2009

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
BETHESDA, MD
Past

February 4, 2005 - February 21, 2006

LEGG MASON WOOD WALKER, INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 6555
BETHESDA, MD
Past

February 4, 2005 - February 21, 2006

LEGG MASON WOOD WALKER, INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 6555
BALTIMORE, MD
Past

September 24, 2001 - February 23, 2005

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
WEEHAWKEN, NJ
Past

January 27, 2001 - February 23, 2005

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

RIA
CRD#: 8174
BETHESDA, MD

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
PF
PLANVEST FINANCIAL, INC.
PLANVEST FINANCIAL, INC.

CRD#: 290306 / SEC#: 801-131058

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/9/2024 Approved)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/24/2024 Terminated)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/2024 Terminated)
South Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/24/2024 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/2/2025 Terminated)
West Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/2024 Terminated)

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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Maryland
(1/2/2018)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 10/12/2001
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 4/6/2011
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


PF
PLANVEST FINANCIAL, INC.
PLANVEST FINANCIAL, INC.

CRD#: 290306 / SEC#: 801-131058

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/9/2024 Approved)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/24/2024 Terminated)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/2024 Terminated)
South Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/24/2024 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/2/2025 Terminated)
West Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/2024 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
711 Washingtonian Blvd, Suite Suite 550, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Mailing Address
Phone number
(301) 977-7123
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
8

SEC notice filing (9 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

WRAP FEE PROGRAM BROCHURE (11/5/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts538
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 125,956,168

Red Flags


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Company Information


PLANVEST FINANCIAL, INC.

CRD#: 290306Gaithersburg, MD 20878

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