Robert M. Bartenstein
KESTRA PRIVATE WEALTH SERVICES | Senior Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Kestra Private Wealth Services
Austin, TX 78735
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CRD#: 2503260
Professional summary
Robert Mason Bartenstein, who also goes by Robert Mason Bartenstein III, is a registered financial advisor currently at KESTRA PRIVATE WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Austin, Texas and KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC located in Austin, Texas.
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 9 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 9 and Series 10 exams.
Biography
As the chief executive officer of Kestra Private Wealth Services, Rob is dedicated to providing experienced financial professionals with the services and support they need to start their own successful, independent businesses.
He began his career in financial services as a private banker and acted in that capacity for three firms, Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette, its successor Credit Suisse First Boston, and Merrill Lynch, establishing private banking offices for Credit Suisse and Merrill Lynch in the Washington, D.C. market. In 2008, he joined Morgan Stanley in an executive role to lead business development in California, Hawaii, and Nevada. In 2011, he left Morgan Stanley to help establish Washington Wealth Management, which rebranded as Kestra Private Wealth Services in 2016. Rob is a regular contributor to CNBC, Fox Business, and Bloomberg, as well as numerous industry publications.
A U.S. Army veteran, Rob graduated from Mary Washington College, magna cum laude. He holds a Juris Doctor from George Mason University School of Law.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Robert Mason Bartenstein Iii
Other business activities
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Business Name: Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC Investment Related: Yes Address: 3570 Carmel Mountain Road Ste 150 San Diego CA 92130 Nature of Business: Registered Rep Activities through Kestra Investment Services, LLC using a DBA name; Investment Advisory services through an independent outside RIA Position, Title or Relationship: Employee Start Date: 2/28/2014 Hours per month: 91% - 100% (145 - 160 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 91% - 100% (127 - 140 hours) Duties: CEOBusiness Name: Hargrave Military Academy Board of Trustees Investment Related: No Address: 200 Military Drive chatham VA 24531 Nature of Business: Board Position (Board of Directors, Board of Trustees, etc.) Position, Title or Relationship: board of trustees, member trustee Start Date: 9/17/2016 Hours per month: 0% - 10% (0 - 16 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 0% - 10% (0 - 14 hours) Duties: attend meetings, provide input, guidance
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
September 29, 2016 - Present
KESTRA PRIVATE WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 5707 Southwest Parkway Bldg. 2 Ste 400, Austin, TX 78735RIA
CRD#: 155193
Austin, TX
Current
January 4, 2023 - Present
KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 5707 Southwest Parkway Building 2, Ste 400, Austin, TX 78735BD
CRD#: 42046
Austin, TX
Past
November 6, 2017 - January 21, 2022
KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 42046
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past
March 19, 2014 - September 29, 2016
KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 42046
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past
February 8, 2012 - September 29, 2016
KESTRA PRIVATE WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 155193
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past
February 7, 2012 - September 28, 2012
SPIRE SECURITIES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 144131
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past
June 1, 2009 - August 4, 2011
MORGAN STANLEY
RIA
CRD#: 149777
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past
June 1, 2009 - August 4, 2011
MORGAN STANLEY
BD
CRD#: 149777
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past
March 28, 2008 - June 1, 2009
MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC
RIA
CRD#: 8209
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past
March 28, 2008 - June 1, 2009
MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC
BD
CRD#: 8209
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past
July 31, 2002 - April 2, 2008
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
RIA
CRD#: 7691
WASHINGTON, DC
Past
May 22, 2002 - April 2, 2008
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
BD
CRD#: 7691
WASHINGTON, DC
Past
October 25, 1999 - May 30, 2002
PERSHING LLC
BD
CRD#: 7560
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past
January 1, 1995 - May 6, 1996
FIRST UNION CAPITAL MARKETS CORP.
BD
CRD#: 6124
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past
July 27, 1994 - December 6, 1994
EDWARD JONES
BD
CRD#: 250
ST. LOUIS, MO
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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KESTRA PRIVATE WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
1626 WEALTH MANAGEMENT | WOODS ASSET MANAGEMENT | WASHINGTON WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | WASHINGTON WEALTH MANAGEMENT | VINTAGE WEST CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | TIGER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | STONE BEACON CAPITAL | STEVEN POLLACK & ASSOCIATES | SELECT WEALTH ADVISERS | SADE GROUP PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PSM PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PROSPERITY POINT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | POINT WEST INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS | PACILIO WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PACIFIC POINT ASSET MANAGEMENT | OVERLAKE PARTNERS | MIDDLEBURG WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MARTUCCI ADAMS WEALTH ADVISORS | LANGLEY PACIFIC PARTNERS | KIMBALL CREEK PARTNERS | KESTRA PRIVATE WEALTH SERVICES, LLC | JC WEST & ASSOCIATES | INTRINSIC WEALTH ADVISORS | FREEDOM POINTE WEALTH ADVISORS | FIRST POINT FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | DOMARI WEALTH MANAGEMENT | DJH FINANCIAL SERVICES | DICKINSON GRAHAM CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | DESIGNS OF FAUQUIER COUNTY | CALIFORNIA WEALTH TRANSITIONS | BARBER INVESTMENT PARTNERS | AVION ASSET MANAGEMENT
CRD#: 155193 / SEC#: 801-71936
RIA
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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
Texas(1/5/2023)
IAR
Texas(1/5/2023)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
KP
KESTRA PRIVATE WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
1626 WEALTH MANAGEMENT | WOODS ASSET MANAGEMENT | WASHINGTON WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | WASHINGTON WEALTH MANAGEMENT | VINTAGE WEST CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | TIGER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | STONE BEACON CAPITAL | STEVEN POLLACK & ASSOCIATES | SELECT WEALTH ADVISERS | SADE GROUP PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PSM PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PROSPERITY POINT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | POINT WEST INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS | PACILIO WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PACIFIC POINT ASSET MANAGEMENT | OVERLAKE PARTNERS | MIDDLEBURG WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MARTUCCI ADAMS WEALTH ADVISORS | LANGLEY PACIFIC PARTNERS | KIMBALL CREEK PARTNERS | KESTRA PRIVATE WEALTH SERVICES, LLC | JC WEST & ASSOCIATES | INTRINSIC WEALTH ADVISORS | FREEDOM POINTE WEALTH ADVISORS | FIRST POINT FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | DOMARI WEALTH MANAGEMENT | DJH FINANCIAL SERVICES | DICKINSON GRAHAM CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | DESIGNS OF FAUQUIER COUNTY | CALIFORNIA WEALTH TRANSITIONS | BARBER INVESTMENT PARTNERS | AVION ASSET MANAGEMENT
CRD#: 155193 / SEC#: 801-71936
RIA
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Contact information
Main Address
5707 Southwest Parkway Bldg. 2 Ste 400, Austin, TX 78735
Mailing Address
Phone number
(844) 553-7872
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
198
SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 27,816 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 10,210,576,595 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 12/23/2024 | ||
| 10/20/2023 | ||
| 12/21/2022 |
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KESTRA PRIVATE WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
Senior Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Kestra Private Wealth ServicesCRD#: 155193Austin, TX 78735TRUST BUT VERIFY
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