Robert S. Bowman
ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. | Executive Director, Financial Planning
Glen Allen, VA 23060
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CRD#: 1955325
Professional summary
Robert Scott Bowman, who also goes by Bob Bowman, is a registered financial advisor currently at ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED located in Glen Allen, Virginia.
Robert is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Robert has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, Series 7TO, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Biography
For over 25 years, I have been fortunate to have the opportunity to work hard on behalf of my clients. Together, we talk through their goals and devise a plan that can help them achieve the retirement they deserve while giving them the ability to live each day to its fullest.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Bob Bowman
Other business activities
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1) INSURANCE SERVICES OFFERED THROUGH EDELMAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC AND EF LEGACY SECURITIES, LLC POSITION: Agent NATURE: Agent for various insurance companies INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 15 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 15 START DATE: 04/22/2016 ADDRESS: 4000 Legato Road, 9th Floor, Fairfax VA 22033 DESCRIPTION: Insurance services offered to clients of Edelman Financial Services, LLC and EF Legacy Securities, LLC.
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
October 3, 2024 - Present
ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED
Office #1: 10900 Nuckols Road, Suite 275, Glen Allen, VA 23060RIA
BD
CRD#: 8158
Glen Allen, VA
Current
July 28, 2025 - Present
ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED
Office #1: 10900 Nuckols Road, Suite 275, Glen Allen, VA 23060RIA
BD
CRD#: 8158
Glen Allen, VA
Past
November 1, 2018 - November 1, 2024
EDELMAN FINANCIAL ENGINES
RIA
CRD#: 104510
HENRICO, VA
Past
April 22, 2016 - October 31, 2018
RETIREONE INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 269923
HENRICO, VA
Past
March 12, 2013 - April 22, 2016
SANDERS MORRIS LLC
BD
CRD#: 20580
HENRICO, VA
Past
March 8, 2011 - February 24, 2014
SANDERS MORRIS LLC
RIA
CRD#: 20580
HENRICO, VA
Past
April 9, 2008 - November 1, 2018
EDELMAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 113299
HENRICO, VA
Past
August 21, 2000 - February 19, 2008
VIRTUS CAPITAL ADVISERS, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 107346
RICHMOND, VA
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED
BAIRD | THE DDK GROUP | ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED | CHAUTAUQUA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | BAIRD PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BAIRD PRIVATE ASSET MANAGEMENT | BAIRD INSTITUTIONAL EQUITIES & RESEARCH | BAIRD GENERATIONAL WEALTH GROUP | BAIRD EQUITY ASSET MANAGEMENT | BAIRD ADVISORS
CRD#: 8158 / SEC#: 801-7571, 8-497
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/14/1971 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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.RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.Visual representation of state registrations
RR
Colorado(9/18/2025)
RR
Delaware(9/18/2025)
IAR
Florida(5/9/2025)
RR
Florida(9/18/2025)
RR
Illinois(9/18/2025)
RR
Maryland(9/18/2025)
RR
New Jersey(9/18/2025)
RR
New York(9/18/2025)
RR
North Carolina(9/18/2025)
RR
Ohio(9/18/2025)
RR
Oklahoma(9/18/2025)
RR
Pennsylvania(9/18/2025)
RR
South Carolina(9/18/2025)
IAR
Texas(10/3/2024)
IAR
Virginia(10/3/2024)
RR
Virginia(8/26/2025)
RR
Washington(9/18/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 7/28/2025
General Securities Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
SRO Registrations
RR
NYSE American LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq Stock Market
SRO Registrations
RR
New York Stock Exchange
Current Firm
ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED
BAIRD | THE DDK GROUP | ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED | CHAUTAUQUA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | BAIRD PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BAIRD PRIVATE ASSET MANAGEMENT | BAIRD INSTITUTIONAL EQUITIES & RESEARCH | BAIRD GENERATIONAL WEALTH GROUP | BAIRD EQUITY ASSET MANAGEMENT | BAIRD ADVISORS
CRD#: 8158 / SEC#: 801-7571, 8-497
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/14/1971 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
777 E. Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53202-5391
Mailing Address
P.o. Box 672, Milwaukee, WI 53201
Phone number
(414) 765-3500
Established
Wisconsin since 12/29/1919
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
4,175
SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
Documents
Part 2 Brochures
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| BAIRD FINANCIAL CORPORATION | SHAREHOLDER | |
| BOOTH, STEVEN GREGORY | CHAIRMAN, PRESIDENT, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 2147388 |
| DAHLBERG, ERIK CHARLES | DIRECTOR | 1650544 |
| GRAVERSON, CHRISTA LYNN | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 4912961 |
| LAWTON, PATRICK STEVEN | DIRECTOR | 1007318 |
| MAXWELL, TERRANCE PATRICK | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, DIRECTOR | 1463158 |
| PALMER, ANGELA MARIE | REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISOR CCO | 4915568 |
| SCHROEDER, MICHAEL JOHN | DIRECTOR | 1483012 |
| SCHULTZ, PAUL LEE | GENERAL COUNSEL, SECRETARY | 1965163 |
| STANEK, MARY ELLEN | DIRECTOR | 2006493 |
| THUROW, LAURA K | CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER | 3193702 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 350,776 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 342,142,869,924 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 43 |
| Arbitration | 31 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 10/24/2024 | ||
| 11/15/2023 |
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Company Information
ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED
Executive Director, Financial PlanningCRD#: 8158Glen Allen, VA 23060TRUST BUT VERIFY
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