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Robert D. Kendall
WILLIAM BLAIR
Chicago, IL 60606
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CRD#: 2765873
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Professional summary
Robert Daniel Kendall, who also goes by Bob Kendall, Robert Daniel Kendall III, is a registered financial professional currently at WILLIAM BLAIR located in Chicago, Illinois.
Robert is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. Robert has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 52, Series 51 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
No
Aliases
Bob Kendall | Robert Daniel Kendall Iii
Other business activities
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
July 28, 2025 - Present
WILLIAM BLAIR
Office #1: The William Blair Building 150 North Riverside, Chicago, IL 60606RIA
BD
CRD#: 1252
Chicago, IL
Past
July 14, 2021 - June 30, 2025
RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 705
ST. PETERSBURG, FL
Past
July 14, 2021 - June 30, 2025
CARILLON FUND DISTRIBUTORS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 139749
ST. PETERSBURG, FL
Past
December 4, 2009 - July 23, 2020
DWS DISTRIBUTORS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 37306
CHICAGO, IL
Past
October 2, 1997 - September 11, 2009
INVESCO CAPITAL MARKETS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 6939
OAKBROOK TERRACE, IL
Past
July 24, 1996 - August 29, 1997
AMERIPRISE ADVISOR SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 5979
DETROIT, MI
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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WILLIAM BLAIR
WILLIAM BLAIR | WILLIAM BLAIR & COMPANY L.L.C. | WILLIAM BLAIR & COMPANY
CRD#: 1252 / SEC#: 801-688, 8-2698
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/24/1947 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
State Registrations and Notice Filings
Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.
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
RR
Illinois(7/28/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
SRO Registrations
RR
NYSE American LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
NYSE Texas, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq Stock Market
SRO Registrations
RR
New York Stock Exchange
Current Firm
WILLIAM BLAIR
WILLIAM BLAIR | WILLIAM BLAIR & COMPANY L.L.C. | WILLIAM BLAIR & COMPANY
CRD#: 1252 / SEC#: 801-688, 8-2698
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/24/1947 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
The William Blair Building 150 North Riverside, Chicago, IL 60606
Mailing Address
The William Blair Building 150 North Riverside, Chicago, IL 60606-1594
Phone number
(312) 236-1600
Established
Delaware since 10/30/1995
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
469
SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
Documents
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| WBC HOLDINGS, L.P. | HOLDING COMPANY | |
| CITARDI, CISSIE | EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, GENERAL COUNSEL | 6642613 |
| DEVORE, RYAN JACOB | EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE | 3049671 |
| DUWA, ROBERT J | EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE | 2931296 |
| GLEDHILL, BRENT WALKER | PRESIDENT, CEO | 2921069 |
| MCLAUGHLIN, SCOTT THOMAS | EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE | 2481285 |
| QUINN, MICHAEL PATRICK | EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE | 3257072 |
| RASAVONGXAY, WILLSON B | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 6593731 |
| SATTERFIELD, BETH A | EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE | 6011858 |
| TOLE, STEVEN ROBERT | EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE | 5885283 |
| TRIMBERGER, MICHAEL WILLIAM | CFO | 5329834 |
| ZIMMER, MATTHEW MONTGOMERY | EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE | 4157826 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 37,973 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 58,329,726,421 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 29 |
| Arbitration | 2 |
| Bond | 1 |
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