Robert J. Stark

COLUMBIA MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT ADVISERS

Tampa, FL 33602

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CRD#: 4442418

Professional summary

Robert James Stark is a registered financial advisor currently at COLUMBIA MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT ADVISERS, LLC located in Tampa, Florida and COLUMBIA MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT DISTRIBUTORS, INC. located in Boston, Massachusetts.

Robert is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2001. Robert has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

May 1, 2010 - Present

COLUMBIA MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT ADVISERS, LLC

Office #1: 1207 N Franklin St Ste 211, Tampa, FL 33602

RIA

CRD#: 108257

Tampa, FL

Current

May 1, 2010 - Present

COLUMBIA MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

Office #1: 290 Congress St, Boston, MA 02210

CRD#: 840

Boston, MA

Past

January 7, 2008 - May 1, 2010

BOFA ADVISORS, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 107900

BATON ROUGE, LA

Past

August 18, 2005 - January 4, 2008

BOFA ADVISORS, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 107900

BATON ROUGE, LA

Past

August 18, 2005 - May 1, 2010

BOFA DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

CRD#: 30683

BOSTON, MA

Past

May 21, 2004 - August 19, 2005

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 16361

CHARLOTTE, NC

Past

May 21, 2004 - August 19, 2005

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 16361

BOSTON, MA

Past

January 1, 2003 - May 21, 2004

BACAP DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 46088

CHARLOTTE, NC

Past

January 1, 2003 - May 21, 2004

BACAP DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

CRD#: 46088

CHARLOTTE, NC

Past

May 17, 2002 - January 1, 2003

STEPHENS

RIA

CRD#: 3496

CHARLOTTE , NC

Past

May 17, 2002 - January 1, 2003

STEPHENS

CRD#: 3496

LITTLE ROCK, AR

Past

October 4, 2001 - May 2, 2002

THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

CRD#: 2580

FORT WAYNE, IN

Past

October 4, 2001 - May 2, 2002

OSAIC FA, INC.

CRD#: 3978

FORT WAYNE, IN

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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COLUMBIA MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT ADVISERS, LLC

CRD#: 108257 / SEC#: 801-25943

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/20/1985 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.

indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

Florida
(8/9/2013)

IAR

Florida
(9/6/2013)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 3/13/2002

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 11/30/2001

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 10/3/2001

General Securities Representative Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

COLUMBIA MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT ADVISERS, LLC

CRD#: 108257 / SEC#: 801-25943

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/20/1985 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

290 Congress Street, Boston, MA 02210

Mailing Address

Phone number

(800) 225-2365

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

910

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CMIA LLC PART 2A (5-28-2025) (5/28/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	6,061
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 457,482,709,435

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
04/28/2025	Cover Page	Report

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Robert J. Stark

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Robert James Stark's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

COLUMBIA MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BOFA ADVISORS, LLC

BOFA ADVISORS, LLC

BOFA DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BACAP DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BACAP DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

STEPHENS

STEPHENS

THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

OSAIC FA, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

COLUMBIA MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT ADVISERS, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 3/13/2002

Series 63

Date: 11/30/2001

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 10/3/2001

FINRA

Current Firm

COLUMBIA MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT ADVISERS, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

COLUMBIA MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT ADVISERS, LLC

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