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Robert H. Cox

BANKERS LIFE ADVISORY SERVICES
GAITHERSBURG, MD 20879
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CRD#: 2660341
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Professional summary


Robert Holland Cox is a registered financial advisor currently at BANKERS LIFE ADVISORY SERVICES, INC. located in Gaithersburg, Maryland and BANKERS LIFE SECURITIES, INC. located in Gaithersburg, Maryland.

Robert is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. Robert has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


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.
Insurance Agent: I am a 1099 agent for Bankers Life and Casualty Company (BLC). As a BLC agent, I am also appointed with KFA through BLC which allows agents to write business for Medicare Supplement, Annuity and Equity Indexed annuity insurance products, life insurance, health and LTC.

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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

August 6, 2024 - Present

BANKERS LIFE ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 18310 Montgomery Village Ave, Suite 620, Gaithersburg, MD 20879
RIA
CRD#: 281285
GAITHERSBURG, MD
Current

June 3, 2024 - Present

BANKERS LIFE SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 18310 Montgomery Village Ave Suite 620, Gaithersburg, MD 20879
BD
CRD#: 173962
Gaithersburg, MD
Past

April 7, 1997 - October 3, 2022

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6363
LAKE RIDGE, VA
Past

February 26, 1997 - July 3, 2006

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

February 26, 1997 - October 3, 2022

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
LAKE RIDGE, VA
Past

August 9, 1996 - November 25, 1996

BILTMORE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 25023
FT. LAUDERDALE, FL

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".
BL
BANKERS LIFE ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.
BANKERS LIFE | BL ADVISORY SERVICES, INC | BANKERS LIFE ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 281285 / SEC#: 801-106953

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/18/2015 Approved)

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
Colorado
(7/3/2025)
RR
District of Columbia
(4/30/2025)
RR
Florida
(4/30/2025)
RR
Maryland
(8/6/2024)
IAR
Maryland
(8/6/2024)
IAR
Virginia
(7/7/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 3/18/1997
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


BL
BANKERS LIFE ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.
BANKERS LIFE | BL ADVISORY SERVICES, INC | BANKERS LIFE ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 281285 / SEC#: 801-106953

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/18/2015 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
303 E. Wacker Drive 5th Fl, Chicago, IL 60601
Mailing Address
Phone number
(844) 553-9083
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
384

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

BLAS WRAP BROCHURE 03012025 (2/28/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts14,938
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,943,847,697

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Company Information


BANKERS LIFE ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 281285Gaithersburg, MD 20879

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