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Robert Mark Star

IBN ADVISORY SERVICES
Bluffton, SC
·CRD# 3235830·27 years experience

Professional Summary

Robert Mark Star, who also goes by Robert M Star, is a registered financial advisor currently at IBN ADVISORY SERVICES, INC. located in Bluffton, South Carolina and IBN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. located in Bluffton, South Carolina. Robert is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1999. Robert has worked at 13 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 65, Series 63, Series 57TO,...

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Robert M Star

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Years of Experience

27 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

IBN ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 293288
RIA
29 Plantation Park Dr, Ste 804, Bluffton, SC 29910
December 18, 2020 - Present
IBN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 42360
RIA
BD
29 Plantation Park Drive Suite 804, Bluffton, SC 29910
February 10, 2017 - Present
STARVANGROUW FINANCIAL·CRD# 127499
RIA
Bluffton, SC
February 11, 2014 - December 31, 2020
SOURCE CAPITAL GROUP, INC.·CRD# 36719
BD
Bluffton, SC
January 29, 2014 - February 9, 2017
EDI INVESTMENT ADVISOR CORPORATION·CRD# 124129
RIA
Bluffton, SC
July 8, 2009 - December 31, 2013
EDI FINANCIAL, INC.·CRD# 15699
BD
Bluffton, SC
May 22, 2009 - January 24, 2014
WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 421
RIA
Bluffton, SC
May 6, 2008 - May 22, 2009
WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 421
BD
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May 5, 2008 - May 22, 2009
NEXT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.·CRD# 46214
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Bluffton, SC
January 30, 2008 - May 19, 2008
NEXT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.·CRD# 46214
BD
Bluffton, SC
October 1, 2007 - May 19, 2008
OSAIC SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 133763
BD
Okatie, SC
April 2, 2007 - September 5, 2007
THE BENCHMARK COMPANY, LLC·CRD# 22982
BD
New York, NY
December 13, 2002 - October 26, 2005
WORLDCO, L.L.C.·CRD# 24673
BD
New York, NY
November 16, 2001 - April 18, 2002
DEUTSCHE IXE, LLC·CRD# 7172
BD
New York, NY
January 12, 2001 - August 1, 2001
UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.·CRD# 8174
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September 28, 1999 - January 11, 2001

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Current Firm

IA
IBN ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

IBN ADVISORY SERVICES, INC. | IBN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 293288 / SEC#: 801-113320
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/31/2018 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

404 Old Liverpool Rd., Liverpool, NY 13088

Mailing Address

Po Box 2365, Liverpool, NY 13089

Phone Number

(315) 652-4426

# of Employees

8

SEC notice filing (18 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 18 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

IBN ADV FORM ADV 2A BROCHURE- 2025 (8/27/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

210

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$69,811,000

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Other business activities

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STAR VANGROUW, LLC 29 PLANTATION PARK DRIVE, BLUFFTON, SC 29910 NON-INVESTMENT RELATED. PARTNER, 50% OWNER. FULL SERVICE TAX PREPARATIN AND BOOKKEEPING SERVICES. START DATE - 2012. LIMITED ROLE IN PROCESSING INCOMING CLIENT DOCUMENTS AND SOLICITING OUR TAX SERVICES. 1 HOUR PER WEEK, 4 HOURS PER MONTH. ZERO HOURS DURING MARKET HOURS. AIG Properties, Non Investment Related. 29 Plantation Point Dr. #804, Bluffton, SC, Nature: Office rental property, Owner. Start 01/2008. 1 hour per month, 0 trading hours. Passive owner of an office condo.

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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".
IA
IBN ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

IBN ADVISORY SERVICES, INC. | IBN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 293288 / SEC#: 801-113320
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/31/2018 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 securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
South Carolina
(2/10/2017)
IAR
South Carolina
(12/18/2020)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.Note:This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 66 — Uniform Combined State Law Examination

Passed Jan 2008About the Series 66 exam

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Sep 1999About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Aug 1999About the Series 63 exam

Series 57TO — Securities Trader Exam

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 57TO exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 55 — Limited Representative-Equity Trader Exam

Passed Mar 2001

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Jul 1999About the Series 7 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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