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Armando J. Cruz
ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO.
Seattle, WA 98104
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CRD#: 2499738
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Professional summary
Armando Joseph Cruz, who also goes by Armando Joseph Cruz, is a registered financial advisor currently at ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED located in Seattle, Washington.
Armando is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1994. Armando has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 65, Series 6TO, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Armando Joseph Cruz
Other business activities
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AMAZON FLEX; ADDRESS: 1101 SOUTHWEST 16TH STREET, RENTON, WA 98055; NOT INVESTMENT RELATED; BUSINESS DESCRIPTION: PACKAGE DELIVERY; CAPACITY: INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR/CONSULTANT; START DATE: 11/14/2018; DUTIES: PACKAGE DELIVERY TO ADDRESSES; HOURS DEVOTED PER MONTH: 10; HOURS DEVOTED DURING SECURITIES HOURS PER MONTH: 0.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
August 10, 2022 - Present
ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED
Office #1: 925 Fourth Ave Ste 3600, Seattle, WA 98104RIA
BD
CRD#: 8158
Seattle, WA
Current
August 10, 2022 - Present
ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED
Office #1: 925 Fourth Ave Ste 3600, Seattle, WA 98104RIA
BD
CRD#: 8158
Seattle, WA
Past
January 20, 2017 - August 23, 2022
RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 31194
KIRKLAND, WA
Past
January 20, 2017 - August 23, 2022
RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC
BD
CRD#: 31194
KIRKLAND, WA
Past
November 7, 2014 - January 23, 2017
ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED
RIA
CRD#: 8158
Bellevue, WA
Past
November 7, 2014 - January 23, 2017
ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED
BD
CRD#: 8158
Bellevue, WA
Past
January 7, 2014 - November 7, 2014
MCADAMS WRIGHT RAGEN, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 45899
BELLEVUE, WA
Past
January 7, 2014 - November 7, 2014
MCADAMS WRIGHT RAGEN, INC.
BD
CRD#: 45899
BELLEVUE, WA
Past
May 14, 2012 - May 30, 2013
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
RIA
CRD#: 7691
SEATTLE, WA
Past
April 4, 2012 - May 30, 2013
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
BD
CRD#: 7691
SEATTLE, WA
Past
January 3, 2011 - June 23, 2011
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 19616
SEATTLE, WA
Past
January 12, 2007 - January 3, 2011
WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC
BD
CRD#: 10582
SEATTLE, WA
Past
May 2, 2001 - November 26, 2004
WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC
BD
CRD#: 10582
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past
March 13, 1997 - May 2, 2001
WELLS FARGO SECURITIES INC.
BD
CRD#: 17438
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past
June 21, 1994 - August 10, 1994
WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 421
OAKDALE, MN
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED
BAIRD | THE DDK GROUP | ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED | CHAUTAUQUA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | BAIRD PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BAIRD PRIVATE ASSET MANAGEMENT | BAIRD INSTITUTIONAL EQUITIES & RESEARCH | BAIRD GENERATIONAL WEALTH GROUP | BAIRD EQUITY ASSET MANAGEMENT | BAIRD ADVISORS
CRD#: 8158 / SEC#: 801-7571, 8-497
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/14/1971 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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
IAR
Washington(8/10/2022)
RR
Washington(8/24/2022)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
SRO Registrations
RR
NYSE American LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq Stock Market
SRO Registrations
RR
New York Stock Exchange
Current Firm
ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED
BAIRD | THE DDK GROUP | ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED | CHAUTAUQUA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | BAIRD PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BAIRD PRIVATE ASSET MANAGEMENT | BAIRD INSTITUTIONAL EQUITIES & RESEARCH | BAIRD GENERATIONAL WEALTH GROUP | BAIRD EQUITY ASSET MANAGEMENT | BAIRD ADVISORS
CRD#: 8158 / SEC#: 801-7571, 8-497
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/14/1971 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
777 E. Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53202-5391
Mailing Address
P.o. Box 672, Milwaukee, WI 53201
Phone number
(414) 765-3500
Established
Wisconsin since 12/29/1919
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
4,175
SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
Documents
Part 2 Brochures
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| BAIRD FINANCIAL CORPORATION | SHAREHOLDER | |
| BOOTH, STEVEN GREGORY | CHAIRMAN, PRESIDENT, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 2147388 |
| DAHLBERG, ERIK CHARLES | DIRECTOR | 1650544 |
| GRAVERSON, CHRISTA LYNN | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 4912961 |
| LAWTON, PATRICK STEVEN | DIRECTOR | 1007318 |
| MAXWELL, TERRANCE PATRICK | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, DIRECTOR | 1463158 |
| PALMER, ANGELA MARIE | REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISOR CCO | 4915568 |
| SCHROEDER, MICHAEL JOHN | DIRECTOR | 1483012 |
| SCHULTZ, PAUL LEE | GENERAL COUNSEL, SECRETARY | 1965163 |
| STANEK, MARY ELLEN | DIRECTOR | 2006493 |
| THUROW, LAURA K | CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER | 3193702 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 350,776 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 342,142,869,924 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 43 |
| Arbitration | 31 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 10/24/2024 | ||
| 11/15/2023 |
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