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Robert F. Favata

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CRD#: 2445303
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Robert Francis Favata, who also goes by Rob Favata, was a registered financial professional .

Robert is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1994. Robert had worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Rob Favata

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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Experience


Past

May 27, 2020 - December 31, 2021

PORTSMOUTH FINANCIAL SERVICES

BD
CRD#: 13980
ATLANTA, GA
Past

November 2, 2017 - May 27, 2020

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15296
Atlanta, GA
Past

April 8, 2015 - August 11, 2016

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
AMHERST, NY
Past

February 13, 2009 - April 3, 2015

METLIFE INVESTORS DISTRIBUTION COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 107622
PORTLAND, ME
Past

July 19, 2005 - July 9, 2007

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4095
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 19, 2005 - March 6, 2009

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
SPRINGFIELD, MA
Past

June 10, 2004 - June 10, 2005

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

BD
CRD#: 14869
LINCOLN, NE
Past

March 20, 2003 - June 16, 2004

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10409
ATLANTA, GA
Past

February 7, 2003 - June 16, 2004

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
SPRINGFIELD, MA
Past

February 10, 1999 - February 12, 2003

MONY SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 4386
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 29, 1996 - May 5, 1999

THE ADVISORS GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14035
BETHESDA, MD
Past

September 6, 1994 - July 26, 1996

KEOGLER, MORGAN & COMPANY, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16546
ATLANTA, GA
Past

April 4, 1994 - September 8, 1994

PACIFIC CORTEZ SECURITIES INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 24341
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

March 28, 1994 - March 31, 1994

CHATFIELD DEAN & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 14714
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
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Series 63
Date: 2/18/1994
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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PORTSMOUTH FINANCIAL SERVICES
PORTSMOUTH FINANCIAL SERVICES | PORTSMOUTH-SMARTLIFE FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | PORTSMOUTH FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 13980 / SEC#: , 8-30097

BD
Terminated by SEC on 02/18/2025
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Contact information


Main Address
601 Montgomery Street Suite 1950, San Francisco, CA 94111
Mailing Address
Phone number
(415) 543-8500
Established
California since 07/06/1983
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
June
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
5

FINRA licenses (2 States and Territories)


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Documents


Latest Form ADV

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
CHIEN, ECHO CHIAPINGCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER2750051
LENT, RAYMOND LAWRENCECHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD817645
DUHAN, ELIOT DANIELCCO4705354

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts31
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 3,671,748

Disclosures


Regulatory Event4

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Company Information


PORTSMOUTH FINANCIAL SERVICES

CRD#: 13980

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