Robert M. Sargent
ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. | Director, Financial Planning
Ashburn, VA 20147
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CRD#: 5050772
Professional summary
Robert Michael Sargent, CFP®, who also goes by Robert M Sargent, is a registered financial advisor currently at ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED located in Ashburn, Virginia.
Robert is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2008. Robert has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, Series 7TO, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Biography
As a financial planner, I take great pride in helping my clients accomplish their financial and retirement goals. In my spare time, I enjoy traveling and spending time outdoors with my wife and two children.
Question & Answer
What are your service offerings?
Insurance Planning
Estate Planning
Retirement Planning
Comprehensive Financial Planni...
Education Planning
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Robert M Sargent
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.
1) INSURANCE SERVICES OFFERED THROUGH EDELMAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC AND EF LEGACY SECURITIES, LLC POSITION: Agent NATURE: Agent for various insurance companies INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 15 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 15 START DATE: 04/22/2016 ADDRESS: 4000 Legato Road, 9th Floor, Fairfax VA 22033 DESCRIPTION: Insurance services offered to clients of Edelman Financial Services, LLC and EF Legacy Securities, LLC.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®
Start date: 2013
Education
Amherst College
Experience
Current
October 10, 2024 - Present
ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED
Office #1: 20130 Lakeview Center Plaza Suite 400, Ashburn, VA 20147Office #2: 12500 Fair Lakes Circle Suite 325, Fairfax, VA 22033RIA
BD
CRD#: 8158
Ashburn, VA
Current
September 25, 2025 - Present
ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED
Office #1: 12500 Fair Lakes Circle Suite 325, Fairfax, VA 22033RIA
BD
CRD#: 8158
Fairfax, VA
Past
November 1, 2018 - November 8, 2024
EDELMAN FINANCIAL ENGINES
RIA
CRD#: 104510
ASHBURN, VA
Past
April 22, 2016 - October 31, 2018
RETIREONE INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 269923
ASHBURN, VA
Past
May 1, 2014 - November 1, 2018
EDELMAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 113299
ALEXANDRIA, VA
Past
May 1, 2014 - April 22, 2016
SANDERS MORRIS LLC
BD
CRD#: 20580
ALEXANDRIA, VA
Past
March 1, 2012 - April 23, 2014
STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC
RIA
CRD#: 104555
ALEXANDRIA, VA
Past
February 29, 2012 - April 22, 2014
FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC
BD
CRD#: 7784
ALEXANDRIA, VA
Past
June 24, 2010 - February 1, 2012
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
RIA
CRD#: 7691
VIENNA, VA
Past
May 24, 2010 - February 1, 2012
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
BD
CRD#: 7691
VIENNA, VA
Past
March 3, 2008 - March 16, 2009
J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC
BD
CRD#: 79
NEW YORK, NY
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED
BAIRD | THE DDK GROUP | ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED | CHAUTAUQUA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | BAIRD PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BAIRD PRIVATE ASSET MANAGEMENT | BAIRD INSTITUTIONAL EQUITIES & RESEARCH | BAIRD GENERATIONAL WEALTH GROUP | BAIRD EQUITY ASSET MANAGEMENT | BAIRD ADVISORS
CRD#: 8158 / SEC#: 801-7571, 8-497
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/14/1971 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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.RR
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
RR
Alabama(10/29/2025)
RR
Colorado(10/29/2025)
RR
Delaware(10/29/2025)
RR
District of Columbia(10/29/2025)
RR
Florida(10/29/2025)
IAR
Florida(11/3/2025)
RR
Georgia(10/29/2025)
RR
Maine(10/29/2025)
RR
Maryland(10/29/2025)
RR
Massachusetts(10/29/2025)
RR
Michigan(10/29/2025)
RR
Missouri(10/29/2025)
RR
New York(10/29/2025)
RR
North Carolina(10/29/2025)
RR
Ohio(10/29/2025)
RR
Pennsylvania(10/29/2025)
RR
Rhode Island(10/29/2025)
RR
South Carolina(10/29/2025)
RR
Tennessee(10/29/2025)
IAR
Texas(10/10/2024)
RR
Texas(10/29/2025)
IAR
Virginia(10/10/2024)
RR
Virginia(10/29/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 9/25/2025
General Securities Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
SRO Registrations
RR
NYSE American LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq Stock Market
SRO Registrations
RR
New York Stock Exchange
Current Firm
ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED
BAIRD | THE DDK GROUP | ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED | CHAUTAUQUA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | BAIRD PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BAIRD PRIVATE ASSET MANAGEMENT | BAIRD INSTITUTIONAL EQUITIES & RESEARCH | BAIRD GENERATIONAL WEALTH GROUP | BAIRD EQUITY ASSET MANAGEMENT | BAIRD ADVISORS
CRD#: 8158 / SEC#: 801-7571, 8-497
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/14/1971 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
777 E. Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53202-5391
Mailing Address
P.o. Box 672, Milwaukee, WI 53201
Phone number
(414) 765-3500
Established
Wisconsin since 12/29/1919
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
4,175
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# |
|---|---|---|
| BAIRD FINANCIAL CORPORATION | SHAREHOLDER | |
| BOOTH, STEVEN GREGORY | CHAIRMAN, PRESIDENT, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 2147388 |
| DAHLBERG, ERIK CHARLES | DIRECTOR | 1650544 |
| GRAVERSON, CHRISTA LYNN | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 4912961 |
| LAWTON, PATRICK STEVEN | DIRECTOR | 1007318 |
| MAXWELL, TERRANCE PATRICK | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, DIRECTOR | 1463158 |
| PALMER, ANGELA MARIE | REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISOR CCO | 4915568 |
| SCHROEDER, MICHAEL JOHN | DIRECTOR | 1483012 |
| SCHULTZ, PAUL LEE | GENERAL COUNSEL, SECRETARY | 1965163 |
| STANEK, MARY ELLEN | DIRECTOR | 2006493 |
| THUROW, LAURA K | CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER | 3193702 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 350,776 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 342,142,869,924 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 43 |
| Arbitration | 31 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 10/24/2024 | ||
| 11/15/2023 |
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Company Information
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