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Robert B. Buchanan

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CRD#: 1829925
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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 Blair Buchanan, who also goes by Blair Buchanan, was a registered financial professional .

Robert is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1996. Robert had worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Blair Buchanan

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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None

Experience


Past

November 13, 2012 - January 10, 2013

CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.P.

RIA
CRD#: 42132
SACRAMENTO, CA
Past

November 12, 2012 - January 10, 2013

CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.P.

BD
CRD#: 42132
SACRAMENTO, CA
Past

March 7, 2011 - September 6, 2012

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
FOLSOM, CA
Past

March 7, 2011 - September 6, 2012

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
FOLSOM, CA
Past

August 7, 2008 - June 10, 2010

WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10582
PLACERVILLE, CA
Past

August 7, 2008 - June 10, 2010

WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10582
PLACERVILLE, CA
Past

February 1, 2007 - August 1, 2008

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
CAMERON PARK, CA
Past

February 1, 2007 - August 1, 2008

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
CAMERON PARK, CA
Past

January 27, 2005 - February 1, 2007

ATLAS SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 20991
CAMERON PARK, CA
Past

March 7, 2003 - January 21, 2005

CITICORP INVESTMENT SERVICES

RIA
CRD#: 23988
SACRAMENTO, CA
Past

February 5, 2003 - January 21, 2005

CITICORP INVESTMENT SERVICES

BD
CRD#: 23988
LONG ISLAND CITY, NY
Past

May 30, 2000 - February 5, 2003

CAL FED INVESTMENTS

BD
CRD#: 19631
SACRAMENTO, CA
Past

May 22, 1999 - November 24, 1999

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
WEEHAWKEN, NJ
Past

October 20, 1997 - February 4, 1999

CAPITAL BROKERAGE CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 10465
RICHMOND, VA
Past

May 1, 1997 - August 11, 1997

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

May 1, 1997 - August 11, 1997

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

November 26, 1996 - March 14, 1997

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
SPRINGFIELD, MA

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/12/2006
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


CF
CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.P.
CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES | CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES, LTD. | CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.P.

CRD#: 42132 / SEC#: 801-60300, 8-49711

BD
Terminated by SEC on 12/09/2025
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Contact information


Main Address
10150 Meanley Drive 1st Floor, San Diego, CA 92131
Mailing Address
Phone number
(858) 530-4400
Established
California since 11/07/1996
Firm type
Partnership
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
791

FINRA licenses (1 States and Territories)


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Documents


Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CUSO FINANCIAL WRAP FEE PROGRAM BROCHURE MARCH 2025 (3/28/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
AWS 3, INC.LIMITED PARTNER
AWS 1, LLCGENERAL PARTNER
HAWLEY, AMANDA CANDELMOCORPORATE SECRETARY3214453
MADURSKI, ANGELA JILLFINOP
SIMONSON, MARY KATHRYNADVISORY CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER1297398
SIMONSON, MARY KATHRYNCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER1297398

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts29,354
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 5,378,345,125

Disclosures


Regulatory Event3

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
09/27/2024
Cover Page
01/10/2024

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Company Information


CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.P.

CRD#: 42132

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