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Robert E. Vashko

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CRD#: 4911537
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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 Earl Vashko, CFP®, who also goes by Robert E Vashko II, Robert E Vashko, Robert Earl Vashko, was a registered financial professional .

Robert is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2005. Robert had worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Robert E Vashko Ii | Robert E Vashko | Robert Earl Vashko

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

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

Certified licenses

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CFP®

Certified Financial Planner

Experience

Past

July 11, 2023 - August 7, 2023

ATHENE SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 36867
WEST DES MOINES, IA
Past

May 17, 2017 - June 16, 2023

LINCOLN FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 145
RADNOR, PA
Past

November 24, 2015 - March 21, 2017

AUGUSTAR DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 41081
CINCINNATI, OH
Past

February 27, 2013 - July 22, 2015

CURIAN CAPITAL, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 120270
DENVER, CO
Past

October 29, 2008 - July 22, 2015

JACKSON NATIONAL LIFE DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 40178
LANSING, MI
Past

June 10, 2008 - October 1, 2008

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 15296
METAIRIE, LA
Past

June 2, 2008 - October 1, 2008

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15296
METAIRIE, LA
Past

March 1, 2006 - March 4, 2008

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
MANDEVILLE, LA
Past

March 1, 2006 - March 4, 2008

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
MANDEVILLE, LA
Past

April 11, 2005 - February 14, 2006

LEGG MASON WOOD WALKER, INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 6555
BALTIMORE, MD

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 2/25/2013
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 4/8/2005
General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

AS
ATHENE SECURITIES, LLC
ATHENE SECURITIES IOWA, LLC | IL SECURITIES, LLC | IL SECURITIES, INC. | IL SECURITIES LLC | AVIVA SECURITIES, LLC | ATLAS SP SECURITIES | ATHENE SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 36867 / SEC#: , 8-47499

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)
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Contact information

Main Address
7700 Mills Civic Parkway, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Mailing Address
7700 Mills Civic Parkway, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Phone number
(515) 342-4616
Established
Indiana since 04/21/2006
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
ATHENE USA CORPORATIONATHENE SECURITIES, LLC
BATTERSON, CHAD MPRESIDENT, COO, FINOP4880009
BURTON, SHEILA SUECHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER
GEYELIN, ANTONY LAUSSAT IIIVICE PRESIDENT4605388
HUNT, ANGELA JEANCOMPLIANCE OFFICER7192588

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Company Information

ATHENE SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 36867

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