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Robert Martin Cheney

Robert M. Cheney

DIVERSIFY ADVISORY SERVICES
Winnetka, IL
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CRD#: 2825660
Robert Martin Cheney

Professional summary


Robert Martin Cheney, CFP®, who also goes by Rob Cheney, is a registered financial advisor currently at DIVERSIFY ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Winnetka, Illinois and DFPG INVESTMENTS, LLC located in Winnetka, Illinois.

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 11 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, Series 99TO, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Rob Cheney

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. Westridge Wealth Strategies; Investment Related; Portola Valley, CA 94028; DBA; Wealth Advisor; 12/2004; 100% during business hours; Financial Planning, Investment management, Insurance. 2. Lowe Institute of Political Economy; Non-Investment Related; Los Angeles, CA; Non-Profit; Board of Governors; 01/2010; 2% during business hours; On the Board of Governors, unpaid volunteer position, to help guide this research institute.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Start date: 2006

Experience


Current

December 19, 2023 - Present

DIVERSIFY ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 326060
Winnetka, IL
Current

March 8, 2019 - Present

DFPG INVESTMENTS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 155576
Winnetka, IL
Past

March 8, 2019 - December 31, 2023

DFPG INVESTMENTS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 155576
PORTOLA VALLEY, CA
Past

July 28, 2010 - March 11, 2019

FIRST ALLIED ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 137888
PORTOLA VALLEY, CA
Past

October 27, 2006 - March 11, 2019

FIRST ALLIED SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 32444
PORTOLA VALLEY, CA
Past

July 28, 2006 - October 10, 2006

GREENBOOK SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 121447
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

October 7, 2004 - October 7, 2010

GREENBOOK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 131563
PORTOLA VALLEY, CA
Past

January 13, 2003 - December 31, 2004

XELAN FINANCIAL PLANNING, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 123794
REDWOOD CITY, CA
Past

December 28, 2001 - January 15, 2003

XELAN INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 111870
MENLO PARK, CA
Past

August 10, 2000 - April 10, 2001

PIPER SANDLER & CO.

BD
CRD#: 665
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

March 23, 2000 - August 9, 2000

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

December 10, 1996 - October 23, 1998

ROTH CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 15407
NEWPORT BEACH, CA

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".
DA
DIVERSIFY ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
ADVANCED WEALTH STRATEGIES GROUP | WESTRIDGE WEALTH STRATEGIES | THS PRIVATE FAMILY OFFICE | THE CRESTWELL GROUP | SPARK FINANCIAL SERVICE | SERRATELLI FINANCIAL GROUP | ROCKY MOUNTAIN WEALTH ADVISORS | RANCHO PRIVATE WEALTH | PROVIDENCE WEALTH ADVISORS | PLATINUM WEALTH GROUP | PATTERSON FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | PARKVIEW WEALTH ADVISORS | NUCLEUS FINANCIAL GROUP | MARCH FORWARD | LONGHORN FINANCIAL | KLK CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | KEY ADVISORS WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | INVENTA WEALTH ADVISORS | INPAC WEALTH SOLUTIONS | ICONA WEALTH | HARDING FINANCIAL & INSURANCE | GROVE WEALTH ADVISORS | GRIFFIN WEALTH PARTNERS | GRADY CAPITAL GROUP | GOMEZ CORP | GLOBAL WEALTH PARTNERS, INC. | GLIDE FINANCIAL GROUP | GEN 1 FINANCIAL | FULCRUM INVESTMENT SERVICES | FIRST FINANCIAL CENTER OF DALLAS | FINANCIAL RESOURCES INC. | EVERGREEN ADVISOR GROUP | DIVERSIFY, INC. | DIVERSIFY ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC | DIVERSIFY ADVISOR NETWORK | CITY CENTER WEALTH ADVISORS | CIPOLLA FINANCIAL ADVISORS | CAPATA FINANCIAL | BUTLER FINANCIAL ADVISORS | BRIDGE EQUITIES | BOSTON WEALTH ADVISOR GROUP | ASHLAND PACIFIC | ANIMAS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC

CRD#: 326060 / SEC#: 801-128675

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/31/2023 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

RR
California
(3/8/2019)
RR
Illinois
(3/8/2019)
IAR
Illinois
(12/19/2023)
RR
Massachusetts
(3/8/2019)
RR
New Hampshire
(9/21/2020)
RR
New York
(7/27/2022)
RR
Utah
(10/13/2020)
RR
Wisconsin
(3/8/2019)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 8/4/2006
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


DA
DIVERSIFY ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
ADVANCED WEALTH STRATEGIES GROUP | WESTRIDGE WEALTH STRATEGIES | THS PRIVATE FAMILY OFFICE | THE CRESTWELL GROUP | SPARK FINANCIAL SERVICE | SERRATELLI FINANCIAL GROUP | ROCKY MOUNTAIN WEALTH ADVISORS | RANCHO PRIVATE WEALTH | PROVIDENCE WEALTH ADVISORS | PLATINUM WEALTH GROUP | PATTERSON FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | PARKVIEW WEALTH ADVISORS | NUCLEUS FINANCIAL GROUP | MARCH FORWARD | LONGHORN FINANCIAL | KLK CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | KEY ADVISORS WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | INVENTA WEALTH ADVISORS | INPAC WEALTH SOLUTIONS | ICONA WEALTH | HARDING FINANCIAL & INSURANCE | GROVE WEALTH ADVISORS | GRIFFIN WEALTH PARTNERS | GRADY CAPITAL GROUP | GOMEZ CORP | GLOBAL WEALTH PARTNERS, INC. | GLIDE FINANCIAL GROUP | GEN 1 FINANCIAL | FULCRUM INVESTMENT SERVICES | FIRST FINANCIAL CENTER OF DALLAS | FINANCIAL RESOURCES INC. | EVERGREEN ADVISOR GROUP | DIVERSIFY, INC. | DIVERSIFY ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC | DIVERSIFY ADVISOR NETWORK | CITY CENTER WEALTH ADVISORS | CIPOLLA FINANCIAL ADVISORS | CAPATA FINANCIAL | BUTLER FINANCIAL ADVISORS | BRIDGE EQUITIES | BOSTON WEALTH ADVISOR GROUP | ASHLAND PACIFIC | ANIMAS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC

CRD#: 326060 / SEC#: 801-128675

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/31/2023 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
9017 S Riverside Dr. Suite 210, Sandy, UT 84070
Mailing Address
Phone number
(801) 890-7577
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
171

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

DIVERSIFY ADVISORY SERVICES FORM ADV PART 2A (10/27/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts8,318
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 3,206,698,268

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
09/25/2024
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Company Information


DIVERSIFY ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 326060Winnetka, IL

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