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Robert J. Karas

HARBOR FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS
CHICAGO, IL 60606
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CRD#: 4972610
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Robert Joseph KarasHARBOR FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS

Professional summary

Robert Joseph Karas, who also goes by Bob J Karas, Bob Joseph Karas, Bob Karas, Robert J Karas, Robert Karas, is a registered financial professional currently at HARBOR FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, INC. located in Chicago, Illinois.

Robert is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2005. Robert has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 31 and Series 7 exams.

Aliases

Bob J Karas | Bob Joseph Karas | Bob Karas | Robert J Karas | Robert Karas

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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Certified licenses

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Experience

Current

August 25, 2026 - Present

HARBOR FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

Office #1: 111 South Wacker Drive 34th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606
BD
CRD#: 113506
CHICAGO, IL
Past

June 1, 2006 - September 1, 2026

AMERICAN CENTURY INVESTMENT SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 17437
KANSAS CITY, MO
Past

August 12, 2005 - May 1, 2006

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7556
KANSAS CITY, MO
Past

July 22, 2005 - May 1, 2006

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
KANSAS CITY, MO

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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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

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Alabama
(8/25/2026)
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Alaska
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Arizona
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Arkansas
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California
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Colorado
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Connecticut
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Delaware
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District of Columbia
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Florida
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Georgia
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Hawaii
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Idaho
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Illinois
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Indiana
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Iowa
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Kansas
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Kentucky
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Louisiana
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Maine
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Maryland
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Massachusetts
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Michigan
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Minnesota
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Mississippi
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Missouri
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Montana
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Nebraska
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Nevada
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New Hampshire
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New Jersey
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New Mexico
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New York
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North Carolina
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North Dakota
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Ohio
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Oklahoma
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Oregon
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Pennsylvania
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Puerto Rico
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Rhode Island
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South Carolina
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South Dakota
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Tennessee
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Texas
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Utah
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Vermont
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Virgin Islands
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Virginia
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Washington
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West Virginia
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Wisconsin
(8/25/2026)
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Wyoming
(8/25/2026)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 8/11/2005
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 31
Date: 8/19/2005
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 7/21/2005
General Securities Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
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FINRA

Current Firm

HF
HARBOR FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, INC.
BCA SECURITIES, INC. | HCA SECURITIES, INC. | HARBOR FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

CRD#: 113506 / SEC#: , 8-53339

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

Main Address
111 South Wacker Drive 34th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606
Mailing Address
111 South Wacker Drive 34th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606
Phone number
(312) 443-4420
Established
Delaware since 02/21/2001
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
HARBOR CAPITAL ADVISORS, INC.SHAREHOLDER
HALABY, JOHN STEVEPRESIDENT AND DIRECTOR2543904
KUNKEL, JACOB JEFFREYCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AND TREASURER6108628
MCCAIN, CHARLES FREDERICKCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND DIRECTOR4865638
NEE, STEPHANIE ANNCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4968097

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Company Information

HARBOR FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

CRD#: 113506Chicago, IL 60606

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