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Bruce A. Bittles

ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO.
Sarasota, FL 34236
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CRD#: 22276
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Professional summary


Bruce Anthony Bittles is a registered financial advisor currently at ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED located in Sarasota, Florida.

Bruce is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1974. Bruce has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 7TO, SIE, Series 86, Series 5, Series 1, Series 4 and Series 40 exams.

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Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

June 9, 2004 - Present

ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED

Office #1: One Sarasota Tower Two North Tamiami Trail Suite 1200, Sarasota, FL 34236
RIA
BD
CRD#: 8158
Sarasota, FL
Current

August 9, 2002 - Present

ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED

Office #1: One Sarasota Tower Two North Tamiami Trail Suite 1200, Sarasota, FL 34236
RIA
BD
CRD#: 8158
Sarasota, FL
Past

August 14, 2000 - October 2, 2000

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
WEEHAWKEN, NJ
Past

October 27, 1987 - August 14, 2000

J.C. BRADFORD & CO.

BD
CRD#: 1287
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 9, 1985 - November 25, 1985

DAVIS, MENDEL & REGENSTEIN, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8521
Past

September 5, 1974 - April 22, 1985

J.C. BRADFORD & CO.

BD
CRD#: 1287

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".
ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED
ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED
BAIRD | THE DDK GROUP | ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED | CHAUTAUQUA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | BAIRD PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BAIRD PRIVATE ASSET MANAGEMENT | BAIRD INSTITUTIONAL EQUITIES & RESEARCH | BAIRD GENERATIONAL WEALTH GROUP | BAIRD EQUITY ASSET MANAGEMENT | BAIRD ADVISORS

CRD#: 8158 / SEC#: 801-7571, 8-497

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/14/1971 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
Colorado
(1/9/2003)
RR
Florida
(1/9/2003)
IAR
Florida
(7/1/2013)
RR
Ohio
(1/9/2003)
IAR
Tennessee
(6/9/2004)

Exams


General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 1/2/2023
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 5
Date: 9/21/1981
Interest Rate Options Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 8/27/1974
Registered Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 40
Date: 10/26/1976
Registered Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
SRO Registrations
RR
NYSE American LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq Stock Market
SRO Registrations
RR
New York Stock Exchange

Current Firm


ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED
ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED
BAIRD | THE DDK GROUP | ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED | CHAUTAUQUA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | BAIRD PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BAIRD PRIVATE ASSET MANAGEMENT | BAIRD INSTITUTIONAL EQUITIES & RESEARCH | BAIRD GENERATIONAL WEALTH GROUP | BAIRD EQUITY ASSET MANAGEMENT | BAIRD ADVISORS

CRD#: 8158 / SEC#: 801-7571, 8-497

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/14/1971 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
777 E. Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53202-5391
Mailing Address
P.o. Box 672, Milwaukee, WI 53201
Phone number
(414) 765-3500
Established
Wisconsin since 12/29/1919
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
4,175

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

BAIRD PRIVATE ASSET MANAGEMENT - WRAP (3/21/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
BAIRD FINANCIAL CORPORATIONSHAREHOLDER
BOOTH, STEVEN GREGORYCHAIRMAN, PRESIDENT, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER2147388
DAHLBERG, ERIK CHARLESDIRECTOR1650544
GRAVERSON, CHRISTA LYNNCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4912961
LAWTON, PATRICK STEVENDIRECTOR1007318
MAXWELL, TERRANCE PATRICKCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, DIRECTOR1463158
PALMER, ANGELA MARIEREGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISOR CCO4915568
SCHROEDER, MICHAEL JOHNDIRECTOR1483012
SCHULTZ, PAUL LEEGENERAL COUNSEL, SECRETARY1965163
STANEK, MARY ELLENDIRECTOR2006493
THUROW, LAURA KCHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER3193702

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts350,776
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 342,142,869,924

Disclosures


Regulatory Event43
Arbitration31

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
10/24/2024
Cover Page
11/15/2023

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Company Information


ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED

ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED

CRD#: 8158Sarasota, FL 34236

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