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Robert C. Aiken

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CRD#: 2539908
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Robert Clifton Aiken

Professional summary


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

Robert Clifton Aiken, who also goes by Cliff Aiken, was a registered financial professional .

Robert is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1994. Robert had worked at 16 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

Aliases


Cliff Aiken

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
1. 4/5/2019 - AWA Investment Advisors - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - DBA for LPL Business (entity for LPL business) - Start Date: 04/01/2019 - 160 Hours Per Month/100 Hours During Securities Trading. 2. 4/23/2019 - Schedule E - Investment Related - Sarasota, FL 34235 & Mississippi, Cahoma County - Real Estate Rental - Start Date: 04/01/2019 - 1 Hour Per Month/0 Hours During Securities Trading - Farm Land in Mississippi, Cahoma County- 400 Acre farm own jointly with sister. 3. 5/5/2019 - Private Advisor Group, LLC - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Registered Investment Advisor Hybrid - IAR - Start Date: 04/01/2019 - 100 Hours Per Month/80 Hours During Securities Trading - I provide investment advisory services through Private Advisor Group, an independent investment advisor firm. I started this business activity in 04/2019. I expect to spend approximately 100 hours per month on this activity. Please see the advisory firm's Form ADV for more information about its address, the nature of its business, its owners, and its services at http://www.adviserinfo.sec.gov/IAPD. The firm is separate from and independent of LPL Financial. 4. 8/27/2019 - Private Advisor Group - DBA: (HYbrid) AWA Investment Advisors - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Registered Investment Advisor DBA - Start Date: 05/01/2019 - 160 Hours Per Month/130 Hours During Securities Trading - I provide investment advisory services through Private Advisor Group, an independent investment advisor firm. I started this business activity in 08/2019. I expect to spend approximately 160 hours per month on this activity. Please see the advisory firm's Form ADV for more information about its address, the nature of its business, its owners, and its services at http://www.adviserinfo.sec.gov/IAPD. The firm is separate from and independent of LPL Financial. 5. 9/10/2019 - AWA Investment Advisors - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Non-Variable Insurance - Start Date: 05/01/2019 - 10 Hours Per Month/8 Hours During Securities Trading - Fixed insurance business done directly with carrier.

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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 17, 2019 - November 3, 2023

PRIVATE ADVISOR GROUP, LLC

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CRD#: 155216
Port Charlotte, FL
Past

November 20, 2015 - May 2, 2019

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL PARTNERS

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CRD#: 125112
Port Charlotte, FL
Past

November 11, 2015 - June 12, 2020

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
PUNTA GORDA, FL
Past

March 5, 2015 - October 29, 2015

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
TAMPA, FL
Past

March 3, 2015 - October 29, 2015

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
TAMPA, FL
Past

September 15, 2014 - February 12, 2015

KINETIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 156870
SARASOTA, FL
Past

August 27, 2012 - September 23, 2014

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 17499
BRADENTON, FL
Past

August 20, 2012 - September 23, 2014

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17499
BRADENTON, FL
Past

June 19, 2012 - August 23, 2012

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 14251
SARASOTA, FL
Past

June 18, 2012 - August 23, 2012

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
SARASOTA, FL
Past

November 29, 2006 - May 1, 2012

BB&T INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 33856
SARASOTA, FL
Past

June 13, 2006 - May 1, 2012

BB&T INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 33856
SARASOTA, FL
Past

April 26, 2004 - May 15, 2006

CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13941
CHRISTIANSBURG, VA
Past

March 5, 2002 - December 6, 2002

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4095
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 5, 2002 - December 6, 2002

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
SPRINGFIELD, MA
Past

December 13, 2000 - January 17, 2002

UVEST FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13787
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

August 16, 2000 - December 19, 2000

INVESTORS CAPITAL CORP.

BD
CRD#: 30613
LYNNFIELD, MA
Past

June 23, 1998 - May 27, 1999

WACHOVIA BROKERAGE SERVICE

BD
CRD#: 17503
WINSTON SALEM, NC
Past

October 8, 1997 - June 25, 1998

SUNAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 20068
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

September 11, 1995 - October 9, 1996

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

September 11, 1995 - October 9, 1996

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

December 9, 1994 - August 22, 1995

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

December 9, 1994 - August 22, 1995

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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PA
PRIVATE ADVISOR GROUP, LLC
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CRD#: 155216 / SEC#: 801-72060

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/3/2011 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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Exams


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State Security Law Exam
PR
PR
Series 66
Status Unavailable
Passed: 11/22/2006
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
PR
Series 63
Status Unavailable
Passed: 12/7/1994
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
PR
SIE
Status Unavailable
Passed: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
PR
Series 7
Status Unavailable
Passed: 12/8/1994
General Securities Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
PR
Series 24
Status Unavailable
Passed: 12/31/2009
General Securities Principal Examination

Current Firm


PA
PRIVATE ADVISOR GROUP, LLC
1406 FINANCIAL | CORETEGIC CAPITAL | COPPOLA WEALTH MANAGEMENT | COPIA WEALTH ADVISORS | CONNECTIONS FINANCIAL ADVISORS | CONNECTICUT CASUALTY WEALTH PARTNERS | COMPREHENSIVE WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | COMPREHENSIVE WEALTH MANAGEMENT INC | COMPREHENSIVE WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL PROFESSIONALS, INC. | COMPASS INVESTMENT ADVISORS LLC | COMPASS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. | COMPASS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | COMMONWEALTH PENSION MANAGEMENT, LLC | COMMONWEALTH INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT GROUP, LLC | COMMON SENSONOMICS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | COLTS NECK FINANCIAL | CODREA FINANCIAL SERVICES | CLINTON WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | CLIENT FIRST.FINANCIAL ADVICE | CLIENT FIRST FINANCIAL ADVICE | CLEARVIEW INVESTMENT PARTNERS | CLEARPOINT ADVISORS, LLC | CLEARPATH FINANCIAL PARTNERS | CLEARLIFE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CLEAR SKIES FINANCIAL | CLARITY FINANCIAL PLANNING | CKW WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | CISSNE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CHOICEPOINT FINANCIAL LLC | CHOICE POINT ADVISORS, LLC | CHANNEL ISLANDS TAX & WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CHADWICK BAY FINANCIAL SERVICES | CE FINANCIAL | CBC FINANCIAL ADVISORS | CAVAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | CARTER SHEVLIN FINANCIAL | CARR FINANCIAL GROUP | CARDINAL WEALTH PARTNERS | CARDINAL WEALTH GROUP | CAPWEALTH | CAPSTONE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | CAPRIOTTI & COMPANY | CAPLAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC | CAPITAL WEALTH COUNSEL | CAPITAL PLANNING WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CANOGA WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | CAMPBELL KRUG WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CAMINO ADVISORS | CAMBER WEALTH | CAFOUREK FINANCIAL SERVICES | CAFOUREK AND ASSOC. | CADIA PRIVATE CLIENT | BYAS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BUTLER FINANCIAL GROUP | BUTERA WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | BSF ADVISORS | BROWN FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP | BROOKWOOD ADVISORS | BROOKS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BROADWAY GRAHAM WEALTH PARTNERS | BRIGHTWORKS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BRIGHTSIDE ADVISORS | BRIAN WETTLAUFER INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC | BRIAN WETTLAUFER INVESTMENT ADVICE | BRENTON STRANSKY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BREAKWATER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BRANDYWINE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BOYER FINANCIAL GROUP | BOTKIN FAMILY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BOOKMARK ASSET MANAGEMENT | BOOKMARK ADVISORS | BONNIE CAPITAL | BOHALL FINANCIAL GROUP | BLUE WATER FINANCIAL LLC | BLUE SPARROW GROUP | BLEAKLEY FINANCIAL GROUP | BLEAKLEY ADVISORY GROUP | BLEAKLEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BLEAKLEY WEALTH ADVISORS | BLACKSTONE VALLEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | BLACK STONE FINANCIAL INC | BLACK DIAMOND FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | BINGHAMTON FINANCIAL GROUP | BIG TREE INVESTMENT GROUP | BG WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BERKSHIRE RETIREMENT STRATEGIES | BECKER FINANCIAL ADVISORS | BECK BODE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BEASLEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BD & ASSOCIATES | BCG FINANCIAL SERVICES LTD | BAYVIEW FINANCIAL GROUP | BATTAGLINI & CO., PC | BARBER FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | BALLAST FINANCIAL, LLC | BAKER WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | BADGER FINANCIAL GROUP | B. JOHNSON & ASSOC., LTD. | AWA INVESTMENT ADVISORS | AUDENT GLOBAL ASSET MANAGEMENT | AUDENT FAMILY WEALTH ADVISORS LLC | ATTLEBORO WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ATLAS WEALTH STRATEGIES | ATLANTIC WEALTH LLC | ASCENT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ASCEND INTEGRATED WEALTH | ARTEMIS WEALTH ADVISORS | ARONOV WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ARISTON ADVISORY GROUP, LLC | ARETI FINANCIAL, INC | ARCURI ASSOCIATES WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ARCURI & ASSOCIATES | ARAKELIAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | APEX FINANCIAL PLANNING | APD WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | ANTOINE WILLIAMS & ASSOCIATES FINANCIAL SERVICES | ANGLIN WEATLH MANAGEMENT | ANGELO & ASSOCIATES FINANCIAL PLANNING GROUP | ANDERSON SCHWARZ FINANCIAL LTD | ANDERSON FINANCIAL LTD | ANCHOR FINANCIAL ASSOCIATES, LLC | AMERICAN FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT GROUP | AMERICAN FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC | ALPERT FINANCIAL | ALNA FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | ALNA FINANCIAL GROUP LLC | ALMANZA WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ALLEGIANCE FINANCIAL GROUP | ALBANY FINANCIAL GROUP | ALADINO FINANCIAL SERVICES | AK FINANCIAL GROUP | AGING ISSUES MANAGEMENT | AGING ISSUES INFO | AERO CAPITAL | ADVANTAGE INVESTMENT ADVISORS | ADVANTAGE FINANCIAL GROUP | ADVANCED WEALTH ADVISORY, LLC | ACUMEN WEALTH ADVISORS | ABM FINANCIAL LLC | ABILITY WEALTH GROUP, LLC | A&C MANAGEMENT GROUP | 54 FINANCIAL GROUP | 435 FINANCIAL | 20/20 FINANCIAL...

CRD#: 155216 / SEC#: 801-72060

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/3/2011 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
305 Madison Avenue, Morristown, NJ 07960
Mailing Address
305 Madison Avenue Po Box 1820, Morristown, NJ 07962
Phone number
(973) 538-7010
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
930

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)


Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

PART 2A - APPENDIX WRAP FEE BROCHURE 0326 (3/31/2026)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts170,206
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 57,703,120,793

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Company Information


PRIVATE ADVISOR GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 155216

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