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Robert Alan Friedman

CRD# 1977558·Registered 1989 - 2023
Previously Registered: Being a previously registered professional could mean that Robert 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.

Professional Summary

Robert Alan Friedman, who also goes by Bob Friedman, was a registered financial advisor. Robert was a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance 1989 - 2023. Robert had worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Bob Friedman

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Contact Information

No current employment

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Disclosures on record.

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Years of Experience

37 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 42046
BD
Bannockburn, IL
February 2, 2023 - March 31, 2023
KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 283330
RIA
Bannockburn, IL
April 18, 2016 - December 31, 2022
KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 42046
RIA
Bannockburn, IL
December 2, 2003 - September 22, 2016
KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 42046
BD
Bannockburn, IL
December 2, 2003 - December 31, 2022
VERAVEST INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC.·CRD# 105796
RIA
Northfield, IL
October 16, 1997 - December 2, 2003
VERAVEST INVESTMENTS, INC.·CRD# 3960
BD
Worcester, MA
September 1, 1989 - December 2, 2003

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Current Firm

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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)

Contact Information

Main Address

5707 Southwest Parkway Building 2, Suite 400, Austin, TX 78735

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

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 0 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
KESTRA FINANCIAL, INCSOLE MEMBER—
AMORE, JOHN VINCENTPRESIDENT5430932
KANT, VINAYCHIEF DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY OFFICER7976827
PEDLOW, MICHAEL ROSSCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER, EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT4871563
POER, JAMES LYNNCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER1983357
SCHOENBECK, MARK PAULADVISOR ENGAGEMENT, EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT2625829
XAVIER, ANGELA DIANECLIENT EXPERIENCE OFFICER, EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT7094095
YIN, YINCONTROLLER3219513
ZEGERS, SCOTT MATTHEWCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER4831659

Disclosures

Regulatory Event

14

Arbitration

2

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Other business activities

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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

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State Registrations and Notice Filings

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Nov 1997About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Nov 1991About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Mar 2000About the Series 7 exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Aug 1989About the Series 6 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

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