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Robert A. Friedman
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CRD#: 1977558
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Professional summary
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Robert Alan Friedman, who also goes by Bob Friedman, was a registered financial professional .
Robert is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1989. Robert had worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
No
Aliases
Bob Friedman
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.
Business Name: Bensman Wealth Management Investment Related: Yes Address: 2333 Waukegan Rd. Ste 275 Bannockburn IL 60015 Nature of Business: Registered Rep Activities through Kestra Investment Services, LLC using a DBA name Title: I have no title Start Date: 12/18/2020 Hrs/mth: 91% - 100% (145 - 160 hours) Hrs/mth during trading hours: 41% - 50% (57 - 70 hours) Duties: Serving clients with Wealth Advisory and investment services. Business Name: Associated Insurance and Risk Management Advisors. Investment Related: No Address: 1701 Golf Road, Suite 3-700 Rolling Meadows IL 60008 Nature of Business: Insurance Title: independent contractor Start Date: 9/23/2020 Hrs/mth: 0% - 10% (0 - 16 hours) Hrs/mth during trading hours: 0% - 10% (0 - 14 hours) Duties: N/A Business Name: Kestra Advisory Services, LLC Investment Related: Yes Address: 5707 Southwest Parkway Building 2, Suite 400 Austin TX 78735 Nature of Business: Investment Advisory services through Kestra Advisory Services, LLC Title: Investment Advisor Representative Start Date: 4/4/2016 Hrs/mth: Up to 100% (0 to 160 hours) Hrs/mth during trading hours: Up to 100% (0 to 160 hours) Duties: Investment advisory services Business Name: The Bensman Group Investment Related: No Address: 2333 Waukegan Rd, Suite 275 Bannockburn IL 60015 Nature of Business: Registered Rep Activities through Kestra Investment Services, LLC using a DBA name Title: I am a financial advisor with The Bensman Group Start Date: 1/1/1988 Hrs/mth: 11% - 20% (17 - 32 hours) Hrs/mth during trading hours: 0% - 10% (0 - 14 hours) Duties: Provide financial advice to clients under The Bensman Group dba Business Name: Western Waveland Venture Investment Related: No Address: 3700 N. Western Avenue Chicago IL 60618 Nature of Business: Bowling Alley Title: Limited partner Start Date: 1/1/2014 Hrs/mth: 0% - 10% (0 - 16 hours) Hrs/mth during trading hours: 0% - 10% (0 - 14 hours) Duties: none Business Name: Ashland Real Estate Property LLC Investment Related: Yes Address: 5200 W. 73rd Street Bedford Park IL 60638 Nature of Business: Real Estate Title: Limited partner Start Date: 1/1/2014 Hrs/mth: 0% - 10% (0 - 16 hours) Hrs/mth during trading hours: 0% - 10% (0 - 14 hours) Duties: none Business Name: Bensman Risk Management Investment Related: No Address: 2333 Waukegan Road Suite 275 Bannockburn IL 60015 Nature of Business: Insurance Title: producer Start Date: 1/1/1988 Hrs/mth: 0% - 10% (0 - 16 hours) Hrs/mth during trading hours: 0% - 10% (0 - 14 hours) Duties: referrals Business Name: Disability Resource Group Investment Related: Yes Address: 2625 W. Peterson Ave Chicago IL 60659 Nature of Business: Insurance Title: Producer Start Date: 3/30/1995 Hrs/mth: 0% - 10% (0 - 16 hours) Hrs/mth during trading hours: 0% - 10% (0 - 14 hours) Duties: No duties, I submit business to them. Business Name: Bensman Associates, LTD Investment Related: Yes Address: 2333 Waukegan Road Suite 275 Bannockburn IL 60015 Nature of Business: Insurance Title: Managing Director of The Bensman Group. Serve as referral source and/or insurance producer. Start Date: 1/1/1988 Hrs/mth: 0% - 10% (0 - 16 hours) Hrs/mth during trading hours: 0% - 10% (0 - 14 hours) Duties: Insurance referrals
CRS (Client Relationship Summary)
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Past
February 2, 2023 - March 31, 2023
KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 42046
BANNOCKBURN, IL
Past
April 18, 2016 - December 31, 2022
KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 283330
BANNOCKBURN, IL
Past
December 2, 2003 - September 22, 2016
KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 42046
BANNOCKBURN, IL
Past
December 2, 2003 - December 31, 2022
KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 42046
BANNOCKBURN, IL
Past
October 16, 1997 - December 2, 2003
VERAVEST INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 105796
NORTHFIELD, IL
Past
September 1, 1989 - December 2, 2003
VERAVEST INVESTMENTS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 3960
WORCESTER, MA
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
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Current Firm
KI
KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC
KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC | PARTNERS SECURITIES, INC. | NFP SECURITIES, INC. | NFP SECIRITIES, INC. | NFP ADVISOR SERVICES, LLC | NFP ADVISOR SERVICES
CRD#: 42046 / SEC#: , 8-49672
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Dallas district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
5707 Southwest Parkway 2-125, Austin, TX 78746
Mailing Address
5707 Southwest Parkway Building 2, Suite 400, Austin, TX 78735
Phone number
(844) 553-7872
Established
Texas since 09/01/2014
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| KESTRA FINANCIAL, INC | SOLE MEMBER | |
| AMORE, JOHN VINCENT | PRESIDENT | 5430932 |
| CHESTER, KRISTEN LAWLESS | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT | 6896952 |
| KANT, VINAY | CHIEF DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY OFFICER | 7976827 |
| PEDLOW, MICHAEL ROSS | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER, EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT | 4871563 |
| POER, JAMES LYNN | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 1983357 |
| SCHOENBECK, MARK PAUL | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT | 2625829 |
| YIN, YIN | CONTROLLER | 3219513 |
| ZEGERS, SCOTT MATTHEW | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 4831659 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 14 |
| Arbitration | 2 |
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