Robert F. Giles
WEALTH ADVISORS OF TAMPA BAY | President
TAMPA, FL 33602
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CRD#: 2472573
Professional summary
Robert Fenn Giles JR, who also goes by Robert F. Giles Jr., Robert Fenn Giles Jr., is a registered financial advisor currently at WEALTH ADVISORS OF TAMPA BAY located in Tampa, Florida and LPL FINANCIAL LLC located in Tampa, Florida.
Robert is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1994. Robert has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 52TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 4, Series 24 and Series 53 exams.
Biography
Fenn is the Founder of Wealth Advisors of Tampa Bay and acts as the firm's President and Chief Investment Officer. As CIO, Fenn is responsible for the investment management function of the firm, including the selection of external advisors. He has over 35 active years of experience in the financial services industry, helping Tampa Bay area working professionals and retirement-minded families establish and work toward their financial goals.
A graduate of the University of Georgia, he holds a Bachelors of Business Administration in Economics as well a Masters of Business Administration. He received his Certified Investment Management Analyst® designation from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and has since served as Executive Vice President Investments of two major Florida banks as well as President and Chief Investment Officer of Florida Investment Advisors. An experienced professional in comprehensive investments, he offers sound advice to high net worth individuals who have concern for wealth preservation and tax advantaged investing.
Fenn is past Chairman of LifePath Hospice and served on the parent board of Chapters Health Systems for the past 20 years. He is the current Chairman of their Investment Committee. He is past President of the Gulf Ridge Council Boy Scouts of America and currently serves on the advisory board of The Greater Tampa Bay Area Council Boy Scouts of America. He is an active member and has served in several leadership positions at Hyde Park Methodist Church. Fenn and his wife Ann have three adult children and six grandchildren. They reside on Davis Islands, Florida.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Robert F. Giles Jr. | Robert Fenn Giles Jr.
Other business activities
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1. 5/15/2012: Wealth Advisors of Tampa Bay, LLC - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Registered Investment Advisor - Time Spent 50% - Provide investment advisory services to clients including high net worth clients, non-profit organization, retirement plans, and others. 2. 5/23/2012: Wealth Advisors of Tampa Bay - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Non-Variable Insurance - Time Spent 5% - The firm will offer life, health, disability, long-term care, and fixed annuities to clients. 3. 9/3/2013: Wealth Advisors of Tampa Bay - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - DBA for LPL Business (entity for LPL business). 4. 05/07/2024: Giles and Dupuy Properties, LLC - Inv Related - Tampa, FL - Real Estate Rental - Started: 2/15/2012 - 1 Hr/Mo; 0 Hr During Trading.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneEducation
Business
- 1973
Economics
1970 - 1973
Experience
Current
May 17, 2012 - Present
WEALTH ADVISORS OF TAMPA BAY
Office #1: 777 South Harbour Island Boulevard Suite 370, Tampa, FL 33602RIA
CRD#: 162724
TAMPA, FL
Current
April 9, 2012 - Present
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
Office #1: 777 South Harbour Island Blvd, Tampa, FL 33602RIA
BD
CRD#: 6413
Tampa, FL
Past
November 20, 2003 - April 18, 2012
FLORIDA INVESTMENT ADVISORS
BD
CRD#: 109492
TAMPA, FL
Past
February 11, 2002 - November 20, 2003
FLORIDA INVESTMENT ADVISERS
BD
CRD#: 115107
TAMPA, FL
Past
November 29, 1999 - March 28, 2002
FISERV INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 34637
HOUSTON, TX
Past
July 13, 1996 - September 25, 1996
FISERV INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 34637
HOUSTON, TX
Past
January 25, 1996 - April 18, 2012
FLORIDA INVESTMENT ADVISORS
RIA
CRD#: 109492
TAMPA, FL
Past
April 14, 1994 - July 6, 1994
NF CLEARING, INC.
BD
CRD#: 14285
PHILADELPHIA, PA
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".
WA
WEALTH ADVISORS OF TAMPA BAY
WEALTH ADVISORS OF TAMPA BAY | WEALTH ADVISORS OF TAMPA BAY LLC
CRD#: 162724 / SEC#: 801-74575
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/9/2012 Approved)State Registrations and Notice Filings
Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.
IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.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
Alabama(4/9/2012)
RR
California(8/14/2012)
RR
Colorado(5/3/2017)
RR
Florida(4/9/2012)
IAR
Florida(5/17/2012)
RR
Georgia(4/9/2012)
RR
Illinois(4/11/2012)
RR
Maryland(7/18/2012)
RR
Michigan(11/11/2025)
RR
New York(2/2/2024)
RR
North Carolina(4/9/2012)
RR
Ohio(6/27/2012)
RR
South Carolina(7/23/2024)
RR
Tennessee(12/7/2023)
RR
Texas(4/9/2012)
RR
Virginia(4/9/2012)
RR
Wisconsin(5/14/2015)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 9/25/2025
Municipal Securities Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
WA
WEALTH ADVISORS OF TAMPA BAY
WEALTH ADVISORS OF TAMPA BAY | WEALTH ADVISORS OF TAMPA BAY LLC
CRD#: 162724 / SEC#: 801-74575
RIA
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Contact information
Main Address
777 South Harbour Island Boulevard Suite 370, Tampa, FL 33602
Mailing Address
Phone number
(813) 642-7730
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
7
SEC notice filing (6 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 381 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 400,836,312 |
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