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Robert S. Burnstine

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CRD#: 2820734
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Robert Samuel Burnstine, who also goes by Robert Burnstine, was a registered financial professional .

Robert is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1996. Robert had worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, Series 7TO, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Aliases


Robert Burnstine

Other business activities


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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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Experience


Past

September 12, 2017 - November 30, 2020

KOVITZ SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 129878
CHICAGO, IL
Past

June 7, 2017 - May 15, 2023

KOVITZ INVESTMENT GROUP PARTNERS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 282241
CHICAGO, IL
Past

September 18, 2012 - April 4, 2017

FAIRPOINTE CAPITAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 156356
CHICAGO, IL
Past

August 13, 2002 - March 7, 2011

HARRIS | OAKMARK

RIA
CRD#: 106960
CHICAGO, IL
Past

April 17, 2001 - March 7, 2011

HARRIS ASSOCIATES SECURITIES L.P.

BD
CRD#: 6959
CHICAGO, IL
Past

November 26, 1996 - April 2, 1997

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 18718
NEW YORK, NY

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
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Series 63
Date: 12/12/2018
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 12/22/2022
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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KOVITZ SECURITIES, LLC
KOVITZ SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 129878 / SEC#: , 8-66267

BD
Terminated by SEC on 12/05/2020
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Contact information


Main Address
Mailing Address
Phone number
Established
Delaware since 09/30/2003
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
# of Employees

Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
FOCUS OPERATING, LLCMEMBER/MANAGER
CONTRERAS, ROBERT ANTHONYCO-PRESIDENT, GENERAL COUNSEL, SECRETARY, CCO5544067
RADEN, CAROLYN ELAINEVICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, FINOP6407657

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Company Information


KOVITZ SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 129878

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