Robert J. Schmitt

VERDENCE CAPITAL ADVISORS

Hunt Valley, MD 21031

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CRD#: 2873510

Professional summary

Robert John Schmitt is a registered financial advisor currently at VERDENCE CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC located in Hunt Valley, Maryland.

Robert is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1997. Robert has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

August 10, 2021 - Present

VERDENCE CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 50 Schilling Road Suite 300, Hunt Valley, MD 21031

RIA

CRD#: 288512

Hunt Valley, MD

Past

November 16, 2009 - October 18, 2017

TRIAD ADVISORS LLC

CRD#: 25803

SPARKS, MD

Past

April 29, 2009 - November 16, 2009

1ST GLOBAL ADVISORS INC

RIA

CRD#: 111133

SPARKS, MD

Past

April 29, 2009 - August 10, 2021

SC&H WEALTH

RIA

CRD#: 120666

SPARKS, MD

Past

April 29, 2009 - November 16, 2009

1ST GLOBAL CAPITAL CORP.

CRD#: 30349

SPARKS, MD

Past

March 17, 2006 - February 20, 2009

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

RIA

CRD#: 104555

TOWSON, MD

Past

March 2, 2006 - February 20, 2009

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 7784

TOWSON, MD

Past

May 18, 2005 - December 21, 2005

M&T SECURITIES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 17358

CHEEKTOWAGA, NY

Past

May 18, 2005 - December 21, 2005

M&T SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 17358

BALTIMORE, MD

Past

October 19, 1999 - May 13, 2004

T. ROWE PRICE ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 108958

OWINGS MILLS, MD

Past

June 30, 1997 - May 6, 2004

T. ROWE PRICE INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 8348

BALTIMORE, MD

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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VERDENCE CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC

KWM ADVISORS, LLC | VERDENCE/FAMILY | VERDENCE CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC | RIA+

CRD#: 288512 / SEC#: 801-110722

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/26/2017 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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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

Maryland
(8/10/2021)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 7/1/1999

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 11/25/1997

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/18/2017

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 2/3/1999

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 6/27/1997

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Current Firm

VERDENCE CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC

KWM ADVISORS, LLC | VERDENCE/FAMILY | VERDENCE CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC | RIA+

CRD#: 288512 / SEC#: 801-110722

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/26/2017 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

50 Schilling Road Suite 300, Hunt Valley, MD 21031

Mailing Address

Phone number

(410) 472-5380

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (26 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A (3/28/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	7,206
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 3,912,055,977

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
07/24/2025	Cover Page	Report
09/11/2024	Cover Page	Report
01/03/2024	Cover Page	Report
11/18/2022	Cover Page	Report

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Robert J. Schmitt

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

TRIAD ADVISORS LLC

1ST GLOBAL ADVISORS INC

SC&H WEALTH

1ST GLOBAL CAPITAL CORP.

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

M&T SECURITIES, INC.

M&T SECURITIES, INC.

T. ROWE PRICE ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

T. ROWE PRICE INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

VERDENCE CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 7/1/1999

Series 63

Date: 11/25/1997

SIE

Date: 10/18/2017

Series 7

Date: 2/3/1999

Series 6

Date: 6/27/1997

Current Firm

VERDENCE CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (26 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

VERDENCE CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC

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