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Robert D. Sommer

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CRD#: 2426594
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Professional summary


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Robert David Sommer was a registered financial professional .

Robert is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1993. Robert had worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

September 10, 2014 - November 13, 2015

QUEST CAPITAL STRATEGIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16783
LAGUNA HILLS, CA
Past

September 2, 2014 - November 13, 2015

QUEST CAPITAL STRATEGIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 16783
CENTER VALLEY, PA
Past

October 28, 2010 - September 12, 2012

LINCOLN INVESTMENT

RIA
CRD#: 519
BETHLEHEM, PA
Past

October 15, 2010 - September 12, 2012

LINCOLN INVESTMENT

BD
CRD#: 519
BETHLEHEM, PA
Past

June 1, 2009 - May 7, 2010

MORGAN STANLEY

RIA
CRD#: 149777
ALLENTOWN, PA
Past

June 1, 2009 - May 7, 2010

MORGAN STANLEY

BD
CRD#: 149777
ALLENTOWN, PA
Past

August 14, 2008 - June 1, 2009

MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC

RIA
CRD#: 8209
WAYNE, PA
Past

August 14, 2008 - June 1, 2009

MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC

BD
CRD#: 8209
WAYNE, PA
Past

September 1, 2005 - May 29, 2008

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
ALLENTOWN, PA
Past

November 16, 1998 - December 12, 2002

VANGUARD ADVISERS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 106715
MALVERN, PA
Past

June 30, 1998 - May 27, 2004

VANGUARD MARKETING CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7452
MALVERN, PA
Past

December 9, 1993 - August 5, 1998

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

December 9, 1993 - August 5, 1998

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/11/2008
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


QC
QUEST CAPITAL STRATEGIES, INC.
QUEST CAPITAL | QUEST CAPITAL STRATEGIES, INC. | QUEST CAPITAL INVESTMENTS, INC.

CRD#: 16783 / SEC#: 801-77927, 8-34532

BD
Terminated by SEC on 02/22/2020
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Contact information


Main Address
Laguna Hills, CA
Mailing Address
Phone number
Established
California since 03/18/1983
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
# of Employees

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
TSAI, CAROLYNECEO, CCO, OFFICE MANAGER2272768
TSAI, CAROLYNECFO, FIN OP2272768

Disclosures


Regulatory Event5
Arbitration6

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Company Information


QUEST CAPITAL STRATEGIES, INC.

CRD#: 16783

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