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Robert S. Macarthur

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CRD#: 2433402
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Professional summary


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Robert Scott Macarthur was a registered financial professional .

Robert is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1994. Robert had worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 55 and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
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Aliases


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Other business activities


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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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Certified licenses


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Experience


Past

November 4, 2015 - December 31, 2016

ALTERNATIVE RESEARCH SERVICES, INC

RIA
CRD#: 140918
RIDGEFIELD, CT
Past

January 7, 2014 - October 15, 2014

ALTERNATIVE RESEARCH SERVICES, INC

RIA
CRD#: 140918
RIDGEFIELD, CT
Past

August 1, 2006 - December 31, 2013

ALTERNATIVE RESEARCH SERVICES, INC

RIA
CRD#: 140918
RIDGEFIELD, CT
Past

January 26, 2001 - January 26, 2001

SOUTHPORT SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 37215
STAMFORD, CT
Past

January 26, 2001 - August 4, 2006

ACCESS SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 22455
NEW CANAAN, CT
Past

August 18, 1994 - July 13, 1999

ACCESS SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 22455
NEW CANAAN, CT
Past

January 21, 1994 - May 4, 1994

JANNEY MONTGOMERY SCOTT LLC

BD
CRD#: 463
PHILADELPHIA, PA

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 7/27/2006
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 55
Date: 2/14/2001
Limited Representative-Equity Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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ALTERNATIVE RESEARCH SERVICES, INC
ALTERNATIVE RESEARCH SERVICES, INC | ROBERT SCOTT MACARTHUR

CRD#: 140918 / SEC#:

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Contact information


Main Address
Ridgefield, CT
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Company Information


ALTERNATIVE RESEARCH SERVICES, INC

CRD#: 140918

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