Robert L. Klingensmith
Professional summary
Robert Lewis Klingensmith, who also goes by Rob Klingensmith, is a registered financial advisor currently at APELLA WEALTH located in Santa Monica, California.
Robert is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Robert has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
Experience
February 23, 2026 - Present
APELLA WEALTH
March 8, 2016 - December 31, 2025
PBMARES WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC
May 2, 2011 - October 31, 2014
MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC
April 19, 2011 - October 31, 2014
MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC
April 21, 2010 - April 5, 2011
HSBC SECURITIES (USA) INC.
April 20, 2010 - April 5, 2011
HSBC SECURITIES (USA) INC.
October 5, 2006 - August 4, 2008
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC
September 25, 2006 - August 4, 2008
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC
November 22, 2004 - September 15, 2005
RMIN SECURITIES, INC.
December 17, 2003 - November 17, 2004
FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION
December 17, 2003 - November 17, 2004
FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION
August 11, 2003 - December 17, 2003
RMIN SECURITIES, INC.
August 18, 2000 - August 19, 2003
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
July 31, 2000 - August 19, 2003
IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
July 31, 2000 - August 19, 2003
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
Primary Firm SEC Registration
APELLA WEALTH
CRD#: 171106 / SEC#: 801-79650
State Registrations and Notice Filings
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(2/25/2026)
(2/24/2026)
(2/23/2026)
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Current Firm
APELLA WEALTH
CRD#: 171106 / SEC#: 801-79650
Contact information
SEC notice filing (44 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 19,172 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 7,953,076,688 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 01/16/2026 | ||
| 01/24/2025 | ||
| 03/29/2024 | ||
| 04/30/2023 |
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