Robert J. Macdonald

ZACKS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

CHICAGO, IL 60606

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CRD#: 3071574

Professional summary

Robert Joseph Macdonald, who also goes by Bob Macdonald, Robert J Macdonald, is a registered financial advisor currently at ZACKS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC. located in Chicago, Illinois and LBMZ SECURITIES, INC. located in Chicago, Illinois.

Robert is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. Robert has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, Series 7TO, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Bob Macdonald | Robert J Macdonald

Other business activities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

April 16, 2021 - Present

ZACKS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC.

Office #1: 101 N. Wacker Drive Suite 1500, Chicago, IL 60606

RIA

CRD#: 110897

CHICAGO, IL

Current

September 8, 2023 - Present

LBMZ SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 101 North Wacker Drive Suite 1500, Chicago, IL 60606

CRD#: 7874

CHICAGO, IL

Past

April 3, 2020 - October 12, 2020

FRANKLIN TEMPLETON FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP.

CRD#: 13594

SAN MATEO, CA

Past

June 24, 2005 - October 9, 2020

FRANKLIN/TEMPLETON DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

CRD#: 332

ST. PETERSBURG, FL

Past

November 15, 2000 - June 7, 2004

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 16164

PHILADELPHIA, PA

Past

July 22, 1998 - November 18, 1999

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 7471

NEW YORK, NY

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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ZACKS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC.

CRD#: 110897 / SEC#: 801-40592

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/17/1992 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.

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.

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IAR

North Carolina
(4/16/2021)

North Carolina
(9/8/2023)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 8/4/2023

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 4/16/2021

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7TO

Date: 9/7/2023

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 7/21/1998

General Securities Representative Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

ZACKS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC.

CRD#: 110897 / SEC#: 801-40592

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/17/1992 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

101 N. Wacker Drive Suite 1500, Chicago, IL 60606

Mailing Address

Phone number

(312) 265-9266

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

122

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ZACKS ADV PART 2 & APPENDIX 1 05 2025 (5/29/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	12,050
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 12,414,372,511

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Robert J. Macdonald

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

LBMZ SECURITIES, INC.

FRANKLIN TEMPLETON FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP.

FRANKLIN/TEMPLETON DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

ZACKS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 63

Date: 8/4/2023

Series 65

Date: 4/16/2021

Series 7TO

Date: 9/7/2023

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 7/21/1998

FINRA

Current Firm

ZACKS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC.

Contact information

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

ZACKS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC.

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