Robert R. Straka
Professional summary
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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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Other business activities
CRS (Client Relationship Summary)
The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.
Certified licenses
Start date: 1982
Experience
June 6, 2018 - December 31, 2024
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
June 6, 2018 - December 31, 2024
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
June 2, 2005 - June 7, 2018
CETERA ADVISORS LLC
June 2, 2005 - June 7, 2018
CETERA ADVISORS LLC
June 15, 2004 - May 16, 2005
AMSOUTH INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT COMPANY LLC
April 30, 2004 - May 4, 2004
AMSOUTH INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
April 29, 2004 - May 13, 2005
AMSOUTH INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
December 17, 2002 - April 20, 2004
CETERA ADVISORS LLC
December 17, 2002 - April 20, 2004
CETERA ADVISORS LLC
May 14, 2002 - April 30, 2004
VOYA FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC
May 14, 2002 - April 30, 2004
VOYA FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC
June 30, 1994 - May 15, 2002
THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
June 30, 1994 - May 15, 2002
OSAIC FA, INC.
August 19, 1988 - June 1, 1994
WS GRIFFITH SECURITIES, INC.
May 7, 1987 - August 20, 1988
HOWARD, WEIL, LABOUISSE, FRIEDRICHS INC.
September 26, 1986 - May 15, 1987
MONY SECURITIES CORPORATION
November 11, 1980 - March 10, 1982
AVALON INVESTMENT & SECURITIES GROUP, INC.
October 12, 1978 - December 15, 1980
THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
March 7, 1969 - November 21, 1971
LINCOLN FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.
Primary Firm SEC Registration

LPL FINANCIAL LLC
CRD#: 6413 / SEC#: 801-10970, 8-17668
State Registrations and Notice Filings
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Exams
Series 1
Date: 10/4/1978
Registered Representative ExaminationCurrent Firm

LPL FINANCIAL LLC
CRD#: 6413 / SEC#: 801-10970, 8-17668
Contact information
SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
Documents
Part 2 Brochures
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| LPL HOLDINGS, INC. | MANAGING MEMBER | |
| AUDETTE, MATTHEW JON | PRESIDENT AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 4003349 |
| ENYEDI, MATTHEW KLAUS | MANAGING DIRECTOR, NATIONAL SALES | 4194266 |
| GATES, GREGORY | MANAGING DIRECTOR, CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER | 7069201 |
| JAMBUSARIA, ANERI | MANAGING DIRECTOR LPL SERVICES GROUP | 7248335 |
| MALFITANO, STEVEN THOMAS | SVP, FINANCE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT AND PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER | 3178848 |
| MCHALE, JAMES | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 6052977 |
| RICKETTS, JUDITH KOHOSKIE | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, OPERATIONS AND PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER | 2758924 |
| SIMONICH, BRENT BLAIN | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF RISK OFFICER | 3254859 |
| STEINMEIER, RICHARD C | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND DIRECTOR | 5109512 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 2,369,378 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 618,922,975,737 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 208 |
| Arbitration | 58 |
| Bond | 4 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 06/25/2025 | ||
| 07/19/2024 | ||
| 11/09/2023 |
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