Robert F. Kathol
Professional summary
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Robert Francis Kathol, who also goes by Bob Kathol, was a registered financial professional .
Robert is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1971. Robert had worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 1 and Series 00 exams.
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Other business activities
CRS (Client Relationship Summary)
The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.
Certified licenses
Experience
July 29, 2016 - May 21, 2018
D.A. DAVIDSON & CO.
July 25, 2016 - May 21, 2018
D.A. DAVIDSON & CO.
October 2, 2002 - July 28, 2016
SMITH HAYES ADVISERS INC
June 4, 2002 - July 25, 2016
SMITH HAYES FINANCIAL SERVICES CORPORATION
November 1, 1971 - June 3, 2002
KFS BD, INC.
Primary Firm SEC Registration

D.A. DAVIDSON & CO.
CRD#: 199 / SEC#: 801-45761, 8-2399
State Registrations and Notice Filings
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Exams
Series 1
Date: 10/28/1971
Registered Representative ExaminationSeries 00
Date: 3/28/1974
General Securities Principal ExaminationCurrent Firm

D.A. DAVIDSON & CO.
CRD#: 199 / SEC#: 801-45761, 8-2399
Contact information
SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| D.A. DAVIDSON COMPANIES | HOLDING COMPANY | |
| BEAUPREZ, JACQUELINE ANN | SVP, GENERAL COUNSEL | 4075012 |
| CRONK, JAMES LEE | PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER | 1104799 |
| DISPENSE, MARC RUSSELL | PRESIDENT, FIXED INCOME CAPITAL MARKETS | 4655410 |
| MARTINEZ, LAWRENCE TODD | CHARIMAN AND CEO, D.A. DAVIDSON COMPANIES, DIRECTOR | 4596308 |
| MCCUBBIN, JARED C | SVP, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 4969077 |
| MCKINNEY, RORY ADAM | PRESIDENT, EQUITY CAPITAL MARKETS | 4735577 |
| PURPURA, MICHAEL JOSEPH | PRESIDENT, WEALTH MANAGEMENT, DIRECTOR | 2095576 |
| ZADICK, JUSTINE MILNE | PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER | 6452559 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 86,818 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 36,175,333,459 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 41 |
| Arbitration | 7 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 08/13/2025 | ||
| 09/27/2024 | ||
| 11/13/2023 | ||
| 12/22/2022 |
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