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Robert B. Needham

NEEDHAM ADVISORY
NORTH ANDOVER, MA 01845
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CRD#: 2569173
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Professional summary


Robert B Needham is a registered financial advisor currently at NEEDHAM ADVISORY CORPORATION located in North Andover, Massachusetts.

Robert is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1994. Robert has worked at 1 firm and has passed the Series 65 exam.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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.
NAME: APPLETON PARTNERS, INC. THE BUSINESS IS INVESTMENT-RELATED. ADDRESS: ONE POST OFFICE SQUARE, BOSTON, MA NATURE OF OTHER BUSINESS: INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT POSITION: DIRECTOR; SERVE ON ADVISORY BOARD (NOT MANAGEMENT) RELATIONSHIP STARTED IN 1987 SPEND 6 HOURS PER YEAR AT SEMI-ANNUAL MEETINGS

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

April 20, 1994 - Present

NEEDHAM ADVISORY CORPORATION

Office #1: 861 Turnpike St, North Andover, MA 01845
RIA
CRD#: 105378
NORTH ANDOVER, MA

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".
NA
NEEDHAM ADVISORY CORPORATION
NEEDHAM ADVISORY CORP. | R. B. NEEDHAM ADVISORY CORP. | NEEDHAM R B ADVISORY CORP | NEEDHAM ADVISORY CORPORATION

CRD#: 105378 / SEC#: 801-132495

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/21/2025 Approved)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/13/2025 Terminated)
Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/2/2025 Terminated)
New Hampshire
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/9/2025 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/2/2025 Terminated)

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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Massachusetts
(4/20/1994)
IAR
New Hampshire
(1/24/1995)
IAR
Texas
(3/22/2010)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 11/23/1994
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Current Firm


NA
NEEDHAM ADVISORY CORPORATION
NEEDHAM ADVISORY CORP. | R. B. NEEDHAM ADVISORY CORP. | NEEDHAM R B ADVISORY CORP | NEEDHAM ADVISORY CORPORATION

CRD#: 105378 / SEC#: 801-132495

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/21/2025 Approved)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/13/2025 Terminated)
Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/2/2025 Terminated)
New Hampshire
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/9/2025 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/2/2025 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
861 Turnpike Street Unit 226, North Andover, MA 01845
Mailing Address
P.o. Box 398, Andover, MA 01810
Phone number
(978) 681-8821
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
5

SEC notice filing (3 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

RB NEEDHAM ADVISORY CORP. FORM ADV PART 2 AS OF 12/31/2023 (3/21/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts248
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 100,180,105

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
01/27/2025
Cover Page
04/03/2024
03/07/2024
10/30/2023

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Company Information


NEEDHAM ADVISORY CORPORATION

CRD#: 105378North Andover, MA 01845

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