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Robert D. Kantor

XML FINANCIAL GROUP
Naples, FL
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CRD#: 2117737
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Professional summary


Robert David Kantor, who also goes by Bob Kantor, Rob Kantor, is a registered financial advisor currently at XML FINANCIAL GROUP located in Naples, Florida and XML SECURITIES located in Naples, Florida.

Robert is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1991. Robert has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Bob Kantor | Rob Kantor

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.
(1) 02/2004: Insurance agent, no business name, located at reported business location, 1Hr/month/trading. (2) 09/2016: BR Financial Associates, LLC, at XML Financial Group headquarters, entity for tax purposes for management fee and earn out income related to BR Financial Associates Management Company, LLC, 1Hr/month/trading, (3) 09/2016: BR Financial Associates Management Company, LLC, managing partner, at XML Financial Group headquarters, management company for XML Financial, LLC and XML Securities, LLC - 80Hr/month/trading, Principal. (4) 03/2023: Devonshire, 2760 Devonshire Place, NW, Washington, DC 20008. Appointed by executor as corporate officer, nature of business is real estate. Asked to appointing officers when needed and reviewing non-recurring significant transactions such as loan refinancing for building sale,1Hr/month/trading. (5) 1/2011: 5Hole, LLC ,(10/2016) BKV II, LLC, BKV, LLC -holding companies for personal, passive private placement investments, from residence, Member, 1Hr/month/trading (6) 10/2022: RT INVESTORS PARTNERS I, LLC , and 6/2023 INVESTORS OF GULF SHORE, LLC partner, holding company for personal passive private placement investments, from residence, 1Hr/month/trading. (7) 6/2014: Sea Villas HOA, volunteer Treasurer - receivables/payables, budget, HOA Rules, from residence, 1Hr/month/trading. (8) 3/2023: Vanderbilt Beach Comber, volunteer Treasurer - oversee budgeting, management company, accounting company, no access to pay bills/expenses, from residence, 1Hr/month/trading.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Current

October 1, 2016 - Present

XML FINANCIAL GROUP

Office #3: 6901 Rockledge Drive Suite 730, Bethesda, MD 20817
RIA
CRD#: 284987
Naples, FL
Current

January 2, 2019 - Present

XML SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 145589
Naples, FL
Past

October 3, 2016 - December 31, 2018

PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS

BD
CRD#: 35747
Rockville, MD
Past

October 22, 2004 - October 13, 2016

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
ROCKVILLE, MD
Past

October 22, 2004 - October 13, 2016

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
ROCKVILLE, MD
Past

March 11, 1992 - October 27, 2004

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
ROCKVILLE, MD
Past

January 21, 1991 - October 27, 2004

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY

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".
XF
XML FINANCIAL GROUP
COLLINS INVESTMENT GROUP | XML FINANCIAL, LLC | XML FINANCIAL GROUP | SAMSON WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | OREN ADVISORS, LLC | LARA MAY ADVISORS

CRD#: 284987 / SEC#: 801-108376

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/12/2016 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
Alabama
(1/2/2019)
RR
Arkansas
(9/27/2023)
RR
California
(8/26/2021)
RR
Colorado
(8/26/2021)
RR
Connecticut
(8/26/2021)
RR
Delaware
(7/29/2020)
IAR
Delaware
(5/3/2022)
RR
District of Columbia
(1/2/2019)
RR
Florida
(1/2/2019)
IAR
Florida
(4/13/2022)
RR
Georgia
(8/26/2021)
RR
Indiana
(8/26/2021)
IAR
Maryland
(10/1/2016)
RR
Maryland
(1/2/2019)
RR
Massachusetts
(8/26/2021)
RR
Michigan
(8/26/2021)
RR
Missouri
(1/2/2019)
RR
Montana
(8/26/2021)
RR
New Jersey
(1/2/2019)
RR
New Mexico
(8/17/2021)
RR
New York
(1/2/2019)
RR
North Carolina
(1/2/2019)
RR
Ohio
(7/29/2020)
RR
Oklahoma
(8/26/2021)
RR
Pennsylvania
(1/2/2019)
RR
South Dakota
(8/20/2021)
RR
Texas
(8/26/2021)
RR
Vermont
(8/24/2021)
RR
Virgin Islands
(9/2/2021)
IAR
Virginia
(10/13/2016)
RR
Virginia
(1/2/2019)
RR
Washington
(8/26/2021)
RR
West Virginia
(1/2/2019)
RR
Wisconsin
(1/2/2019)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 9/8/1994
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


XF
XML FINANCIAL GROUP
COLLINS INVESTMENT GROUP | XML FINANCIAL, LLC | XML FINANCIAL GROUP | SAMSON WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | OREN ADVISORS, LLC | LARA MAY ADVISORS

CRD#: 284987 / SEC#: 801-108376

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/12/2016 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
6901 Rockledge Drive Suite 730, Bethesda, MD 20817
Mailing Address
Phone number
(301) 770-5234
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
53

SEC notice filing (46 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

WRAP-FEE PROGRAM BROCHURE FOR XML FINANCIAL, LLC (3/28/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts6,044
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 2,993,236,597

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
07/19/2024
Cover Page
07/19/2023
11/21/2022

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Company Information


XML FINANCIAL GROUP

CRD#: 284987Naples, FL

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