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Robyn A. Smith

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CRD#: 3109566
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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.

Robyn Arlene Smith, who also goes by Robyn Arlene Bernhard, Robyn Arlene Rankin, was a registered financial professional .

Robyn is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1998. Robyn had worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Robyn Arlene Bernhard | Robyn Arlene Rankin

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

Blog Corner


CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

March 7, 2016 - October 14, 2016

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 2882
MIAMISBURG, OH
Past

February 9, 2016 - October 14, 2016

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2882
MIAMISBURG, OH
Past

February 16, 2012 - January 25, 2016

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 628
MIAMISBURG, OH
Past

February 15, 2012 - January 25, 2016

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 628
MIAMISBURG, OH
Past

October 5, 2010 - July 28, 2011

IME FINANCIAL, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 154630
KETTERING, OH
Past

November 13, 2009 - May 26, 2010

PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 129052
DAYTON, OH
Past

November 13, 2009 - May 26, 2010

PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

BD
CRD#: 129052
DAYTON, OH
Past

January 7, 2008 - November 13, 2009

NATCITY INVESTMENTS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 17490
DAYTON, OH
Past

January 7, 2008 - November 13, 2009

NATCITY INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17490
DAYTON, OH
Past

May 22, 2007 - December 21, 2007

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 628
DAYTON, OH
Past

December 15, 2004 - December 21, 2007

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 628
DAYTON, OH
Past

April 6, 2004 - December 6, 2004

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
WEST CARROLLTON, OH
Past

January 2, 2004 - December 6, 2004

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
FORT MILL, SC
Past

March 3, 2003 - July 18, 2003

CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15708
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

July 3, 2001 - February 6, 2003

CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.P.

BD
CRD#: 42132
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

March 1, 2000 - March 9, 2001

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY
Past

December 14, 1998 - March 3, 2000

PFS INVESTMENTS INC.

BD
CRD#: 10111
DULUTH, GA

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".
VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
ING FINANCIAL PARTNERS, INC | WASHINGTON SQUARE SECURITIES, INC. | VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC. | VARIABLE LIFE BROKERAGE DISTRIBUTORS | NWNL MANAGEMENT CORPORATION | ING FINANCIAL PARTNERS, INC.

CRD#: 2882 / SEC#: 801-46585, 8-13987

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/11/1994 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Boston district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 6/6/2000
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
ING FINANCIAL PARTNERS, INC | WASHINGTON SQUARE SECURITIES, INC. | VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC. | VARIABLE LIFE BROKERAGE DISTRIBUTORS | NWNL MANAGEMENT CORPORATION | ING FINANCIAL PARTNERS, INC.

CRD#: 2882 / SEC#: 801-46585, 8-13987

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/11/1994 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Boston district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
One Orange Way, Windsor, CT 06095
Mailing Address
One Orange Way, Windsor, CT 06095
Phone number
+1 (800) 356-2906
Established
Minnesota since 04/26/1968
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
563

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

PART 2A OF FORM ADV: FIRM BROCHURE (12/10/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
VOYA HOLDINGS INC.100% SHAREHOLDER
BOHN, FREDERICK HENRYCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER5791728
DEPRATTI, JOHN JVP, OPERATIONS PRINCIPAL2927917
PAASCH, STEPHAN ANTHONYCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2968516
REILLY, JONATHAN FRANCISPRESIDENT2039032

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts11,854
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 2,744,735,129

Disclosures


Regulatory Event36
Arbitration9

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Company Information


VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 2882

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