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Robert Ross Straka

Robert R. Straka

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CRD#: 437926
Robert Ross Straka

Professional summary


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That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Robert Ross Straka, CFP®, who also goes by Bob Straka, was a registered financial professional .

Robert is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1969. Robert had worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 1 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


What are your service offerings?
Insurance Planning
Comprehensive Financial Planni...
Retirement Planning
What is your minimum asset requirement?
250K
Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Bob Straka

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
1. 6/6/18 - GRANDVIEW FINANCIAL GROUP INC - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - DBA for LPL Business (entity for LPL business) - Started 10/1/2015 - Time Spent 100%. 2. 3/17/2020 - GrandView Properties, LLC - Investment Related - 3168 Cahaba Heights Road, Birmingham, AL 35243 - Real Estate Rental - Started 01/15/2020 - 5 Hours Per Month/1 Hour During Securities Trading - Purchasing a building in Birmingham. GrandView Financial Group will be the sole renter. Creating a separate entity for the building to be outside of the financial services business.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Experience


Past

June 6, 2018 - December 31, 2024

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

June 6, 2018 - December 31, 2024

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

June 2, 2005 - June 7, 2018

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10299
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

June 2, 2005 - June 7, 2018

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 10299
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

June 15, 2004 - May 16, 2005

AMSOUTH INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT COMPANY LLC

RIA
CRD#: 111757
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

April 30, 2004 - May 4, 2004

AMSOUTH INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 15692
BIRMINHAM, AL
Past

April 29, 2004 - May 13, 2005

AMSOUTH INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15692
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

December 17, 2002 - April 20, 2004

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10299
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

December 17, 2002 - April 20, 2004

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 10299
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO
Past

May 14, 2002 - April 30, 2004

VOYA FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 34815
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

May 14, 2002 - April 30, 2004

VOYA FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 34815
WINDSOR, CT
Past

June 30, 1994 - May 15, 2002

THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 2580
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

June 30, 1994 - May 15, 2002

OSAIC FA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3978
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

August 19, 1988 - June 1, 1994

WS GRIFFITH SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10410
HARTFORD, CT
Past

May 7, 1987 - August 20, 1988

HOWARD, WEIL, LABOUISSE, FRIEDRICHS INC.

BD
CRD#: 414
Past

September 26, 1986 - May 15, 1987

MONY SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 4386
Past

November 11, 1980 - March 10, 1982

AVALON INVESTMENT & SECURITIES GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6281
Past

October 12, 1978 - December 15, 1980

THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 2580
Past

March 7, 1969 - November 21, 1971

LINCOLN FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 145

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".
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
LINSCO/PRIVATE LEDGER CORP. | WADDELL & REED INVESTMENTS | WADDELL & REED FINANCIAL ADVISORS | WADDELL & REED | PRIVATE LEDGER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INCORPORATED | LPL FINANCIAL LLC | LPL FINANCIAL CORPORATION | LPL FINANCIAL | LPL

CRD#: 6413 / SEC#: 801-10970, 8-17668

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/25/1975 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Atlanta district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 10/10/1986
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 10/4/1978
Registered Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


LPL FINANCIAL LLC
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
LINSCO/PRIVATE LEDGER CORP. | WADDELL & REED INVESTMENTS | WADDELL & REED FINANCIAL ADVISORS | WADDELL & REED | PRIVATE LEDGER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INCORPORATED | LPL FINANCIAL LLC | LPL FINANCIAL CORPORATION | LPL FINANCIAL | LPL

CRD#: 6413 / SEC#: 801-10970, 8-17668

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/25/1975 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Atlanta district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
1055 Lpl Way, Fort Mill, SC 29715
Mailing Address
1055 Lpl Way, Fort Mill, SC 29715
Phone number
(704) 733-3300
Established
California since 11/15/2010
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
37,893

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

LPLE OMP PROGRAM BROCHURE A12 (10/22/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
LPL HOLDINGS, INC.MANAGING MEMBER
AUDETTE, MATTHEW JONPRESIDENT AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER4003349
ENYEDI, MATTHEW KLAUSMANAGING DIRECTOR, NATIONAL SALES4194266
GATES, GREGORYMANAGING DIRECTOR, CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER7069201
JAMBUSARIA, ANERIMANAGING DIRECTOR LPL SERVICES GROUP7248335
MALFITANO, STEVEN THOMASSVP, FINANCE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT AND PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER3178848
MCHALE, JAMESEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER6052977
RICKETTS, JUDITH KOHOSKIEEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, OPERATIONS AND PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER2758924
SIMONICH, BRENT BLAINEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF RISK OFFICER3254859
STEINMEIER, RICHARD CCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND DIRECTOR5109512

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts2,369,378
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 618,922,975,737

Disclosures


Regulatory Event208
Arbitration58
Bond4

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
06/25/2025
Cover Page
07/19/2024
11/09/2023

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Company Information


LPL FINANCIAL LLC

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

CRD#: 6413

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