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Robert A. Falato
NORTHERN TRUST SECURITIES
Chicago, IL 60603
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CRD#: 2115975
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Professional summary
Robert Alan Falato, CFP®, who also goes by Bob Falato, is a registered financial advisor currently at NORTHERN TRUST SECURITIES, INC. located in Chicago, Illinois.
Robert is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1993. Robert has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Bob Falato
Other business activities
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None Non-investment related 1607 N Vail St. Arlington Heights, IL 60004 Rental property Owner September 1, 2021 Zero hours per month and zero during trading hours
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Certified licenses
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CFP®
Start date: 1997
Experience
Current
January 26, 2015 - Present
NORTHERN TRUST SECURITIES, INC.
Office #1: 50 South Lasalle, Chicago, IL 60603RIA
BD
CRD#: 7927
Chicago, IL
Current
February 28, 1991 - Present
NORTHERN TRUST SECURITIES, INC.
Office #1: 50 South Lasalle, Chicago, IL 60603RIA
BD
CRD#: 7927
Chicago, IL
Past
March 22, 2002 - December 31, 2009
NORTHERN TRUST SECURITIES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 7927
CHICAGO, IL
Past
October 3, 2000 - December 31, 2010
VISION INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 46609
CHICAGO, IL
Past
June 30, 1993 - October 6, 2000
INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 12984
APPLETON, WI
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".
NORTHERN TRUST SECURITIES, INC.
JEROME HICKEY ASSOCIATES, INC. | NORTHERN TRUST SECURITIES, INC. | NORTHERN TRUST SECURITIES, INC | NORTHERN TRUST BROKERAGE, INC.
CRD#: 7927 / SEC#: 801-80781, 8-23689
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/2/2015 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
Alabama(1/3/2011)
RR
Alaska(1/3/2011)
RR
Arizona(8/29/1991)
RR
Arkansas(3/18/1992)
RR
California(8/27/1991)
RR
Colorado(8/27/1991)
RR
Connecticut(3/22/1996)
RR
Delaware(11/2/1999)
RR
District of Columbia(3/29/1996)
RR
Florida(8/29/1991)
RR
Georgia(10/30/1996)
RR
Hawaii(1/3/2011)
RR
Idaho(1/3/2011)
RR
Illinois(3/13/1991)
IAR
Illinois(1/26/2015)
RR
Indiana(8/27/1991)
RR
Iowa(8/27/1991)
RR
Kansas(1/3/2011)
RR
Kentucky(9/9/2003)
RR
Louisiana(5/18/1995)
RR
Maine(1/3/2011)
RR
Maryland(7/29/1998)
RR
Massachusetts(1/28/1997)
RR
Michigan(8/27/1991)
RR
Minnesota(7/30/1998)
RR
Mississippi(1/3/2011)
RR
Missouri(8/23/1999)
RR
Montana(12/18/2006)
RR
Nebraska(1/3/2011)
RR
Nevada(8/27/1991)
RR
New Hampshire(8/30/1999)
RR
New Jersey(5/6/1993)
RR
New Mexico(1/3/2011)
RR
New York(8/27/1991)
RR
North Carolina(7/13/1998)
RR
North Dakota(1/3/2011)
RR
Ohio(7/17/1998)
RR
Oklahoma(9/25/2006)
RR
Oregon(3/17/1992)
RR
Pennsylvania(7/29/1998)
RR
Rhode Island(1/3/2011)
RR
South Carolina(1/3/2011)
RR
South Dakota(1/3/2011)
RR
Tennessee(2/14/2008)
RR
Texas(11/12/1993)
RR
Utah(7/29/1998)
RR
Vermont(7/19/1999)
RR
Virginia(7/30/1998)
RR
Washington(1/2/2003)
RR
West Virginia(1/3/2011)
RR
Wisconsin(8/29/1991)
RR
Wyoming(8/28/1991)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
NORTHERN TRUST SECURITIES, INC.
JEROME HICKEY ASSOCIATES, INC. | NORTHERN TRUST SECURITIES, INC. | NORTHERN TRUST SECURITIES, INC | NORTHERN TRUST BROKERAGE, INC.
CRD#: 7927 / SEC#: 801-80781, 8-23689
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/2/2015 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
333 S. Wabash Avenue 34th Floor, Chicago, IL 60604
Mailing Address
333 S. Wabash Avenue, Chicago, IL 60604
Phone number
(312) 557-2000
Established
Delaware since 04/05/1979
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees
76
SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION | SHAREHOLDER | |
| BLOWERS, DAVID CHARLES | DIRECTOR | 4377133 |
| BURNS, RYAN DOUGLAS | DIRECTOR | 7427168 |
| CARBERRY, CRAIG RICHARD | SECRETARY | 2075889 |
| CHAPPELL, DARLENE | MLRO (ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING OFFICER) | 8158928 |
| CHERRY, JON VINCENT | PRESIDENT | 4255568 |
| CHERRY, JON VINCENT | DIRECTOR | 4255568 |
| ELLIS, KATHERINE THERESE | DIRECTOR | 2519959 |
| GOFORTH, STEPHANIE ECKERT | DIRECTOR | 4348777 |
| PECCATIELLO, ANTHONY JOSEPH | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 5716365 |
| PECCATIELLO, ANTHONY JOSEPH | CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER | 5716365 |
| PICKETT, MELANIE ZAIRIS | DIRECTOR | 3256748 |
| THOMAS, SUNITHA CHERIAN | DIRECTOR | 7881171 |
| THORNTON, MITCHELL BLAIR | DIRECTOR | 2515299 |
| WILLIAMS, AMANDA TAWNEY | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 4195897 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 2,283 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 1,276,929,981 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 8 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 08/21/2025 | ||
| 09/25/2024 | ||
| 08/23/2023 |
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