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Robert Russo

CFP®
RMR WEALTH BUILDERS
Cranford, NJ
·CRD# 1701484·39 years experience

Professional Summary

Robert Russo, CFP®, who also goes by Robert IVan Russo, is a registered financial advisor currently at RMR WEALTH BUILDERS, INC. located in Cranford, New Jersey and TKG WEALTH ADVISERS LLC located in Cranford, New Jersey. Robert is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1987. Robert has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

Robert Ivan Russo

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial PlannerSince 2015

Years of Experience

39 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

RMR WEALTH BUILDERS, INC.·CRD# 169005
RIA
1150 Raritan Rd. Suite 201, Cranford, NJ 07016
November 18, 2020 - Present
TKG WEALTH ADVISERS LLC·CRD# 324156
RIA
1150 Raritan Rd. Suite 201, Cranford, NJ 07016
January 22, 2024 - Present
CALTON & ASSOCIATES, INC.·CRD# 20999
RIA
Clark, NJ
August 31, 2012 - February 14, 2024
CALTON & ASSOCIATES, INC.·CRD# 20999
BD
Clark, NJ
August 31, 2012 - February 14, 2024
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 13572
RIA
Roselle Park, NJ
July 29, 2002 - September 4, 2012
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 13572
BD
Roselle Park, NJ
December 4, 1998 - September 4, 2012
AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 13686
BD
Dallas, TX
October 28, 1987 - September 21, 1992

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Current Firm

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RMR WEALTH BUILDERS, INC.

RMR WEALTH BUILDERS, INC | RUSSO JR, JOSEPH JAMES | RMR WEALTH BUILDERS, INC.

CRD#: 169005 / SEC#: 801-80404
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/14/2014 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

111 Grove Street Suite 203, Montclair, NJ 07042

Phone Number

(201) 836-2460

# of Employees

64

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

RMR WEALTH BUILDERS, INC. WRAP BROCHURE (4/15/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

5,069

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$2,885,624,988

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Other business activities

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1)TKG Tax & Accounting, LLC (formerly, The Koenig Group, LLC). Non-Invest related.1150 Raritan Road, Suite 200, Cranford, NJ 07016. Nature of Bus.: Public Accounting Firm. Title: Member. 180 hrs. per month and 150 hrs. per month during securities trading hrs. Duties: Accounting services & tax accounting. 2)HR Ease LLC. Non-Invest related. Addr.:1715 N. Westshore Blvd., #200, Tampa, FL 33607. Nature of Bus.: Benefit Admin Platform. Title: Member. Hours per month: .25 hrs. per month & 0 hrs. during securities trading hrs. Duties: Assist companies in navigating employee benefit admin & decision making. 3) RMR Wealth Builders, Inc. Invest related. Addr.:111 Grove Street Suite 203, Montclair, NJ 07042. Nature of Bus.: RIA & DBA for Securities business, insurance agency, payroll services, HR consulting, benefits admin systems, & other consulting. Title: Ind. Contractor. 20 hrs. per month & 20 hrs. during securities trading hrs. Duties: Ind. Contractor/Financial & Investment Advisor. Offer sales of Securities, Insurance Agent, Payroll, HR, Benefits Admin Consulting & Services. 4)From Tessa With Love Foundation, Inc. Non-Invest related. Addr.: 335 George St. Ste 4, New Brunswick, NJ 08901. Nature of Bus.: Non-Profit Foundation. Title: Officer. 5 hrs. per month and 0 hrs. per month during Sec. trading hrs. Duties: Provide bookkeeping & accounting services. Filing tax returns & record board minutes. 5) September 11th National Memorial Trail Alliance. Not Investment Related. PO Box 308 New Eagle PA, 15067. Non-Profit Group, Title: Board Member and Treasurer, Start Date 2021-10-01, Start Date: 2024-01-01, 2 hrs. per month, 2 hrs. per month during trading hours, No Compensation. Board Member and member of the finance committee. Duties: Help the organization with reviewing their financial reports, accounting records. No authority or control over the organizations funds. 6)TKG Wealth Advisers, LLC; Investment Related; 1150 Raritan Road, Suite 201, Cranford, NJ 07016; Nature of Bus.: Registered Investment Adviser; Title: Member; Start Date: 1/1/2023; 20 hrs. per month & 20 hrs. during securities trading hrs. Duties: Administration & Client Services.

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Primary Firm SEC Registration

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RMR WEALTH BUILDERS, INC.

RMR WEALTH BUILDERS, INC | RUSSO JR, JOSEPH JAMES | RMR WEALTH BUILDERS, INC.

CRD#: 169005 / SEC#: 801-80404
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/14/2014 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.
IAR
New Jersey
(11/18/2020)
IAR
Texas
(11/5/2024)

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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 Jul 2003About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Nov 1998About the Series 7 exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Oct 1987About the Series 6 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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