Robert J. Branton

CONTEGO CAPITAL GROUP

Minneapolis, MN 55416

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CRD#: 2741208

Professional summary

Robert Joseph Branton, who also goes by Rob Branton, Robert Joseoh Branton, is a registered financial advisor currently at CONTEGO CAPITAL GROUP, INC. located in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Robert is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1999. Robert has worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Rob Branton | Robert Joseoh Branton

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. Contego Capital Group, investment related, Edina, MN, RIA, 1/2008, Owner/CEO, 30 hours per month, 6 hours per month during trading hours, retail RIA clients. 2. Contego Capital Benefits, investment related, Edina, MN, fixed insurance, 11/2012, CEO, 5 hours per month, 2 hours during trading hours, own fixed insurance benefits business. 3. Aloe Care International, not investment related, Eden Prairie, MN, manufacturing/sells sun care products, Board Member, 3/2018, 2 hours per month, zero hours during trading hours, Board Member, Company Direction. 4. Leidang Capital LLC, not investment related, Edina, MN, potential investments in private business/real estate, 6/2019, Partner, 5 hours per month, zero hours during trading hours, partner in LLC.

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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

November 3, 2014 - Present

CONTEGO CAPITAL GROUP, INC.

Office #1: 5354 Parkdale Drive Suite 103, Minneapolis, MN 55416

RIA

CRD#: 128518

Minneapolis, MN

Past

March 17, 2023 - November 6, 2025

INNOVATION PARTNERS LLC

CRD#: 146344

CHARLOTTE, NC

Past

September 23, 2019 - March 21, 2023

CABOT LODGE SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 159712

Eagan, MN

Past

November 1, 2016 - September 25, 2019

IFS SECURITIES

CRD#: 40375

Edina, MN

Past

January 29, 2014 - October 31, 2014

FINTEGRA, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 16741

EDINA, MN

Past

September 10, 2013 - October 31, 2014

FINTEGRA, LLC

CRD#: 16741

EDINA, MN

Past

September 11, 2008 - August 15, 2013

OAKWOOD CAPITAL SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 21000

EDINA, MN

Past

April 17, 2006 - September 9, 2008

PACIFIC SELECT DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

CRD#: 4452

NEWPORT BEACH, CA

Past

April 14, 2005 - April 5, 2006

COREBRIDGE CAPITAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 13158

JERSEY CITY, NJ

Past

February 11, 2005 - April 19, 2005

TOWER SQUARE SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 833

EL SEGUNDO, CA

Past

December 19, 2003 - February 17, 2005

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

CRD#: 39543

FAIRFIELD, IA

Past

December 21, 2001 - January 2, 2004

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

CRD#: 6413

FORT MILL, SC

Past

July 28, 1999 - January 8, 2002

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

CRD#: 7691

NEW YORK, NY

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".

CONTEGO CAPITAL GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 128518 / SEC#: 801-113844

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/17/2018 Approved)

Arizona

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/1/2015 Terminated)

Colorado

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/2015 Terminated)

Maryland

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/2015 Terminated)

Minnesota

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/29/2018 Terminated)

Montana

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/1/2015 Terminated)

North Dakota

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/28/2018 Terminated)

Texas

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/10/2004 Terminated)

Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

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

Minnesota
(11/3/2014)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 10/13/1999

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 7/27/1999

General Securities Representative Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 24

Date: 2/20/2002

General Securities Principal Examination

Current Firm

CONTEGO CAPITAL GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 128518 / SEC#: 801-113844

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/17/2018 Approved)

Arizona

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/1/2015 Terminated)

Colorado

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/2015 Terminated)

Maryland

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/2015 Terminated)

Minnesota

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/29/2018 Terminated)

Montana

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/1/2015 Terminated)

North Dakota

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/28/2018 Terminated)

Texas

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/10/2004 Terminated)

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Contact information

Main Address

5354 Parkdale Drive Suite 103, Minneapolis, MN 55416

Mailing Address

Phone number

(952) 697-2570

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (2 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV 2A & 2B (3/28/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	121
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 73,270,000

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Robert J. Branton

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Robert Joseph Branton's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

INNOVATION PARTNERS LLC

CABOT LODGE SECURITIES LLC

IFS SECURITIES

FINTEGRA, LLC

FINTEGRA, LLC

OAKWOOD CAPITAL SECURITIES, INC.

PACIFIC SELECT DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

COREBRIDGE CAPITAL SERVICES, INC.

TOWER SQUARE SECURITIES, INC.

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

Primary Firm SEC Registration

CONTEGO CAPITAL GROUP, INC.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 10/13/1999

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 7/27/1999

Series 24

Date: 2/20/2002

Current Firm

CONTEGO CAPITAL GROUP, INC.

Contact information

SEC notice filing (2 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

CONTEGO CAPITAL GROUP, INC.

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