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Robert M. Brennan

EMERSON EQUITY LLC
SAN MATEO, CA 94402
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CRD#: 2437471
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Professional summary


Robert Michael Brennan is a registered financial professional currently at EMERSON EQUITY LLC located in San Mateo, California.

Robert is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1994. Robert has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 4, Series 53 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


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) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

January 15, 2020 - Present

EMERSON EQUITY LLC

Office #1: 155 Bovet Road, Suite 725, San Mateo, CA 94402
RIA
BD
CRD#: 130032
SAN MATEO, CA
Past

April 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019

CR CAPITAL DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 171776
NEWPORT BEACH, CA
Past

June 27, 2018 - March 29, 2019

EMPOWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13109
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO
Past

April 2, 2013 - June 8, 2018

GRIFFIN CAPITAL SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 37739
IRVINE, CA
Past

December 11, 2004 - April 16, 2013

METLIFE INVESTORS DISTRIBUTION COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 107622
NEW YORK CITY, NY
Past

July 31, 2001 - December 11, 2004

METLIFE INVESTORS DISTRIBUTION COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6695
NEWPORT BEACH, CA
Past

November 28, 2000 - August 23, 2001

NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 5167
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 28, 2000 - August 24, 2001

NYLIFE DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 35350
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past

March 24, 2000 - July 20, 2000

LYNCH, JONES & RYAN LLC

BD
CRD#: 3198
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 20, 1994 - March 23, 2000

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13686
DALLAS, TX

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".
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EMERSON EQUITY LLC
EMERSON EQUITY LLC

CRD#: 130032 / SEC#: 801-120835, 8-66296

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/16/2021 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/11/2023 Terminated)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/19/2023 Terminated)
Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/11/2023 Terminated)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/21/2021 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/12/2023 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/11/2023 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/11/2023 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/14/2022 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/16/2022 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (San Francisco district office)

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 them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Oklahoma
(1/15/2020)
RR
Texas
(1/15/2020)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 3/20/1995
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


EE
EMERSON EQUITY LLC
EMERSON EQUITY LLC

CRD#: 130032 / SEC#: 801-120835, 8-66296

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/16/2021 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/11/2023 Terminated)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/19/2023 Terminated)
Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/11/2023 Terminated)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/21/2021 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/12/2023 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/11/2023 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/11/2023 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/14/2022 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/16/2022 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (San Francisco district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
155 Bovet Road, Suite 725, San Mateo, CA 94402
Mailing Address
155 Bovet Road, Suite 725, San Mateo, CA 94402
Phone number
(650) 312-0200
Established
California since 10/10/2003
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees
222

SEC notice filing (32 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

FORM ADV PART 2 (10/27/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
BALDINI, DOMINIC JULIOMANAGING MEMBER, PRESIDENT, GENERAL SECURITIES PRINCIPAL, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER, OPTIONS PRINCIPAL, MUNI PRINCIPAL, FINOP3082081
MORRISSEY, KATHLEEN FRANCESCHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER1771747
SNYDER, SEAN KRISTIANCHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER1860842

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,091
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 327,937,701

Disclosures


Regulatory Event2

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Company Information


EMERSON EQUITY LLC

CRD#: 130032San Mateo, CA 94402

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