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Robert B. Hamilton

WEALTHSPIRE RETIREMENT ADVISORY
Bethesda, MD 20817
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CRD#: 4645592
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Professional summary


Robert Barry Hamilton is a registered financial advisor currently at WEALTHSPIRE RETIREMENT ADVISORY located in Bethesda, Maryland.

Robert is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2003. Robert has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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.
Business Name: Meltzer Group Investment Related: Yes Address: 6500 Rock Spring Drive, Ste 500 Bethesda MD 20817 Nature of Business: Registered Rep Activities through Kestra Investment Services, LLC using a DBA name; Consulting; Investment Advisory services through Kestra Advisory Services, LLC Position, Title or Relationship: Senior Retirement Plan Consultant Start Date: 9/1/2016 Hours per month: 100%+ (More than 160 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 91% - 100% (127 - 140 hours) Duties: Meeting with Plan Sponsors and providing them insight & assistance with the delivery of their qualified plan(s).Business Name: Kestra Advisory Services, LLC Investment Related: Yes Address: 5707 Southwest Parkway Building 2, Suite 400 Austin TX 78735 Nature of Business: Investment Advisory services through Kestra Advisory Services, LLC Position, Title or Relationship: Senior Retirement Plan Consultant Start Date: 9/1/2016 Hours per month: 100%+ (More than 160 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: Up to 100% (0 to 160 hours) Duties: Retirement Plan Consulting

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

April 24, 2023 - Present

WEALTHSPIRE RETIREMENT ADVISORY

Office #1: 6500 Rock Spring Drive Suite 410, Bethesda, MD 20817
RIA
CRD#: 121254
Bethesda, MD
Past

December 16, 2016 - March 28, 2023

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 283330
BETHESDA, MD
Past

October 18, 2016 - March 28, 2023

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 42046
BETHESDA, MD
Past

May 5, 2014 - September 2, 2016

TRIAD ADVISORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 25803
Berwyn, PA
Past

September 3, 2013 - May 6, 2014

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
BERWYN, PA
Past

November 16, 2010 - September 1, 2016

AMERICAN FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT GROUP, LTD.

RIA
CRD#: 119449
BERWYN, PA
Past

February 25, 2010 - September 1, 2016

IFG RUSSELL ADVISORS INC

RIA
CRD#: 108677
BERWYN, PA
Past

February 3, 2009 - September 3, 2013

WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15840
BERWYN, PA
Past

July 2, 2004 - February 6, 2009

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 42046
HORSHAM, PA
Past

April 15, 2003 - June 30, 2004

WHARTON EQUITY CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 10170
HORSHAM, PA
Past

April 4, 2003 - June 30, 2004

WHARTON EQUITY CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 10170
WAYNE, PA

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".
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WEALTHSPIRE RETIREMENT ADVISORY
401 (K) ADVISORS | WEALTHSPIRE RETIREMENT, LLC | WEALTHSPIRE RETIREMENT ADVISORY | SST BENEFITS AND CONSULTING SERVICES LLC | NFP RETIREMENT INC. | NFP RETIREMENT | FIDUCIARYPATH | FIDUCIARY FIRST, LLC | ACCELERATE RETIREMENT | 403(B) ADVISORS | 401(K) INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC. | 401(K) ADVISORS, INC. | 401(K) ADVISORS INC. | 401 (K) ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 121254 / SEC#: 801-66107

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/31/2006 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/9/2006 Terminated)

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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Maryland
(4/24/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 4/14/2003
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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WEALTHSPIRE RETIREMENT ADVISORY
401 (K) ADVISORS | WEALTHSPIRE RETIREMENT, LLC | WEALTHSPIRE RETIREMENT ADVISORY | SST BENEFITS AND CONSULTING SERVICES LLC | NFP RETIREMENT INC. | NFP RETIREMENT | FIDUCIARYPATH | FIDUCIARY FIRST, LLC | ACCELERATE RETIREMENT | 403(B) ADVISORS | 401(K) INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC. | 401(K) ADVISORS, INC. | 401(K) ADVISORS INC. | 401 (K) ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 121254 / SEC#: 801-66107

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/31/2006 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/9/2006 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
120 Vantis Suite 400, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
Mailing Address
Phone number
(949) 460-9898
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
240

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

NFP RETIREMENT (11/20/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts9,394
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 118,031,461,765

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Company Information


WEALTHSPIRE RETIREMENT ADVISORY

CRD#: 121254Bethesda, MD 20817

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