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Robert H. Hoopengarner

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CRD#: 1548666
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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 Hersh Hoopengarner, who also goes by Rob Hoopengarner, was a registered financial professional .

Robert is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1986. Robert had worked at 15 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Rob Hoopengarner

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 27, 2014 - March 10, 2015

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
NEWARK, NJ
Past

January 3, 2013 - September 26, 2013

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
NEWARK, NJ
Past

June 4, 2012 - January 3, 2013

HIMCO DISTRIBUTION SERVICES COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6604
HARTFORD, CT
Past

April 5, 2011 - March 1, 2012

CROWN CAPITAL SECURITIES, L.P.

BD
CRD#: 6312
ORANGE, CA
Past

June 18, 2010 - November 3, 2010

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2882
SAN CLEMENTE, CA
Past

May 2, 2008 - June 18, 2010

CINCINNATI ANALYSTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5478
IRVINE, CA
Past

September 21, 2007 - April 16, 2008

AMERICAN GENERAL EQUITY SERVICES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 5435
HOUSTON, TX
Past

April 1, 2006 - August 14, 2006

METLIFE INVESTORS DISTRIBUTION COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 107622
NEW YORK CITY, NY
Past

January 27, 2004 - April 1, 2006

TOWER SQUARE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 833
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

May 7, 2003 - October 24, 2003

WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15840
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

March 20, 2002 - March 28, 2003

METLIFE INVESTORS DISTRIBUTION COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 107622
NEW YORK CITY, NY
Past

December 11, 1996 - February 20, 2002

LOCUST STREET SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1703
DES MOINES, IA
Past

January 31, 1995 - December 10, 1996

WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15840
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

July 31, 1991 - December 10, 1993

THE PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA

BD
CRD#: 680
NEWARK, NJ
Past

July 31, 1991 - February 15, 1995

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
NEWARK, NJ
Past

March 20, 1990 - July 5, 1991

JOHN HANCOCK DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 5249
BOSTON, MA
Past

February 7, 1990 - July 18, 1991

DOLPHIN SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10525
SAN MARCOS, CA
Past

August 7, 1989 - February 15, 1990

JRL CAPITAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 10225
IRVINE, CA
Past

August 9, 1988 - July 5, 1989

GLOBALVEST SECURITIES, (USA), INC

BD
CRD#: 15458
CLEARWATER, FL
Past

November 21, 1986 - August 15, 1988

JOHN HANCOCK DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 5249
BOSTON, MA

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".
PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.
PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.
PRUCO SECURITIES CORPORATION | PRUDENTIAL FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES | PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC. | PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 5685 / SEC#: 801-52208, 8-16402

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/28/1996 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Woodbridge district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 8/20/2012
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.
PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.
PRUCO SECURITIES CORPORATION | PRUDENTIAL FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES | PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC. | PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 5685 / SEC#: 801-52208, 8-16402

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/28/1996 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Woodbridge district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
751 Broad Street, Newark, NJ 07102-3777
Mailing Address
751 Broad Street, Newark, NJ 07102-3777
Phone number
(973) 802-6000
Established
New Jersey since 09/22/2003
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees
387

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC (3/25/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
THE PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICASOLE MEMBER
FELICIANO, DEXTER MICHAELPRESIDENT5483537
FLORIO, KELLY NICOLEANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING OFFICER6446272
FONTANO, ANTHONY MICHAELELECTED MANAGER6852155
HYNES, PATRICK LIAMCHAIRMAN, ELECTED MANAGER2748918
PATEL, PARANJCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4235738
SMIT, ROBERT PHILIPCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER, CONTROLLER, PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER2332366
THOMSEN, JORDAN KARSTENCHIEF LEGAL OFFICER2821664

Disclosures


Regulatory Event30
Arbitration13
Bond2

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
01/27/2025
Cover Page
12/22/2023
12/22/2023

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Company Information


PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

CRD#: 5685

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