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Robert Alan Montella

FIRST TRUST PORTFOLIOS L.P.
WHEATON, IL
·CRD# 2394253·33 years experience

Professional Summary

Robert Alan Montella, who also goes by Robert A Montella, is a registered financial advisor currently at FIRST TRUST PORTFOLIOS L.P. located in Wheaton, Illinois. Robert is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1993. Robert has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

At a Glance

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Other Aliases

Robert A Montella

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Years of Experience

33 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

FIRST TRUST PORTFOLIOS L.P.·CRD# 28519
BD
120 E. Liberty Drive Suite 400, Wheaton, IL 60187
September 11, 2024 - Present
GOLDMAN SACHS & CO. LLC·CRD# 361
BD
Chicago, IL
February 24, 2010 - September 5, 2024
RIVERSOURCE DISTRIBUTORS, INC.·CRD# 139135
BD
Minneapolis, MN
January 1, 2007 - February 12, 2010
IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY·CRD# 6321
BD
Minneapolis, MN
January 23, 2001 - December 31, 2006
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 6363
BD
Minneapolis, MN
January 23, 2001 - January 1, 2007
IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY·CRD# 6321
BD
Minneapolis, MN
September 10, 1993 - January 4, 2001
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 6363
BD
Minneapolis, MN
September 10, 1993 - January 4, 2001

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Current Firm

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FIRST TRUST PORTFOLIOS L.P.

FIRST TRUST PORTFOLIOS L.P. | NIKE SECURITIES L.P.

CRD#: 28519 / SEC#: 8-43843
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)

Contact Information

Main Address

120 E. Liberty Drive Suite 400, Wheaton, IL 60187

Mailing Address

120 E. Liberty Drive Suite 400, Wheaton, IL 60187

Phone Number

(630) 765-8000

Established

Illinois since 05/10/1991

Firm Type

Partnership

Fiscal Year End

December

Firm Size

Large

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)

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

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
GRACE PARTNERS OF DUPAGE L.P.LIMITED PARTNER—
BOWEN, JAMES ALLENCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER1123316
BOWEN, MARISA ANNMANAGING DIRECTOR1949032
DYKAS, JAMES MARTINCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER / MANAGING DIRECTOR2264809
JACKSON, ERIK SORENCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2950559
JARDINE, WILLIAM SCOTTGENERAL COUNSEL2609233
MCGAREL, DAVID GERARDMANAGING DIRECTOR2945880
MCGAREL, DAVID GERARDCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER2945880
ROGGENSACK, ANDREW SCOTTPRESIDENT1582059
THE CHARGER CORPORATIONGENERAL PARTNER—

Disclosures

Regulatory Event

4

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Other business activities

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State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
Illinois
(9/11/2024)

Exams

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

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Oct 1993About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Sep 1993About the Series 7 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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