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Robert S. Gaskins
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Vienna, VA 22180
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CRD#: 2102046
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Professional summary
Robert Steven Gaskins JR, AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CLU®, who also goes by Bob Gaskins Jr, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Vienna, Virginia and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Vienna, Virginia.
Robert is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1990. Robert has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 52TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 53 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Bob Gaskins Jr
Other business activities
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1. INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT DISABILITY, FIXED ANNUITIES, LIFE/ACCIDENT/HEALTH, LONG-TERM CARE FOR BOWMAN GASKINS FINANCIAL GROUP BEGAN 12/1999,8HRS/WKDY,1HR/WKEND 2. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: N/A ; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ; ADDRESS: SAME AS RESIDENTIAL LOCATION ; NATURE OF BUSINESS: RENTAL PROPERTY ; START DATE: 09/2018 ; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER ; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 0 ; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 0 ; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SECOND HOME, OCCASIONAL RENTAL ; 3. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: BOWMAN GASKINS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL SERVICES; START DATE: 12/1999; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: CO-OWNER/FINANCIAL PROFESSIONAL; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 32.5; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: DBA FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES;
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®
Start date: 1996
Experience
Current
June 29, 2023 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Office #1: 410 Pine St Se Ste 300, Vienna, VA 22180Office #3: 105 Wally's Point Road, South Hero, VT 05486RIA
CRD#: 105644
Vienna, VA
Current
September 3, 2013 - Present
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 410 Pine St Se Ste 300, Vienna, VA 22180BD
CRD#: 13572
Vienna, VA
Past
September 3, 2013 - June 29, 2023
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 13572
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past
August 1, 2003 - September 3, 2013
WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 15840
VIENNA, VA
Past
August 1, 2003 - September 3, 2013
WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 15840
VIENNA, VA
Past
December 15, 1999 - August 1, 2003
NATHAN & LEWIS SECURITIES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 8503
VIENNA, VA
Past
December 15, 1999 - August 1, 2003
NATHAN & LEWIS SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 8503
NEW YORK, NY
Past
April 25, 1991 - December 17, 1999
SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 15296
ST. PAUL, MN
Past
December 5, 1990 - May 2, 1991
VP DISTRIBUTORS LLC
BD
CRD#: 3036
HARTFORD, CT
Primary Firm SEC Registration
This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
CI
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
CETERA ADVISOR NETWORKS | TERRA FINANCIAL PLANNING GROUP LTD | GENWORTH FINANCIAL ADVISERS CORPORATION | FIRST ALLIED ADVISORY SERVICES | CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC | CETERA ADVISORS
CRD#: 105644 / SEC#: 801-20406
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/13/1984 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.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
California(9/3/2013)
RR
Colorado(9/3/2013)
RR
District of Columbia(9/3/2013)
RR
Florida(9/3/2013)
RR
Kansas(9/3/2013)
RR
Maryland(9/3/2013)
RR
Massachusetts(11/22/2021)
RR
New Hampshire(9/3/2013)
RR
New Jersey(9/3/2013)
RR
New York(4/20/2015)
RR
North Carolina(9/3/2013)
RR
Ohio(9/3/2013)
RR
Pennsylvania(9/3/2013)
RR
Rhode Island(2/22/2016)
RR
South Carolina(9/3/2013)
RR
Texas(9/3/2013)
IAR
Texas(6/29/2023)
RR
Vermont(9/3/2013)
IAR
Vermont(11/21/2024)
RR
Virginia(9/3/2013)
IAR
Virginia(6/29/2023)
RR
Washington(9/3/2013)
RR
West Virginia(9/3/2013)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 9/25/2025
Municipal Securities Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
CI
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
CETERA ADVISOR NETWORKS | TERRA FINANCIAL PLANNING GROUP LTD | GENWORTH FINANCIAL ADVISERS CORPORATION | FIRST ALLIED ADVISORY SERVICES | CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC | CETERA ADVISORS
CRD#: 105644 / SEC#: 801-20406
RIA
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Contact information
Main Address
1450 American Lane 6th Floor, Suite 650, Schaumburg, IL 60173-2096
Mailing Address
Phone number
(310) 257-7880
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
7,705
SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 584,487 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 163,792,814,520 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 10/27/2025 | ||
| 12/13/2024 | ||
| 09/26/2023 | ||
| 11/18/2022 |
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