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Robert E. Balfour

NEW EDGE WEALTH
Chicago, IL 60606
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CRD#: 6306316
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Professional summary


Robert E Balfour is a registered financial advisor currently at NEW EDGE WEALTH located in Chicago, Illinois and NEWEDGE SECURITIES, LLC located in Chicago, Illinois.

Robert is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2014. Robert has worked at 5 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


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.
THE CHASE GROUP WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC; INV REALTED; CHICAGO, IL; FINANCIAL ADVISOR; 04/2025; 200 HOURS PER MONTH; 200 HOURS DURING TRADING; WEALTH MANAGEMENT

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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

August 22, 2025 - Present

NEW EDGE WEALTH

Office #1: 1 N Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60606
RIA
CRD#: 307771
Chicago, IL
Current

August 22, 2025 - Present

NEWEDGE SECURITIES, LLC

Office #1: 227 West Monroe St., Suite 2119, Chicago, IL 60606
BD
CRD#: 10674
Chicago, IL
Past

March 5, 2018 - August 27, 2025

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
CHICAGO, IL
Past

March 4, 2016 - August 27, 2025

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
CHICAGO, IL
Past

November 25, 2015 - March 29, 2016

CREDIT SUISSE SECURITIES (USA) LLC

BD
CRD#: 816
CHICAGO, IL
Past

December 15, 2014 - July 7, 2015

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 2881
SKOKIE, IL

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".
NE
NEW EDGE WEALTH
NEW EDGE WEALTH | NEWEDGE WEALTH, LLC | NEWEDGE INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS | NEW EDGE WEALTH LLC

CRD#: 307771 / SEC#: 801-118291

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/25/2020 Approved)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/28/2020 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/25/2020 Terminated)
South Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/24/2020 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/24/2020 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.
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
Arizona
(8/22/2025)
RR
California
(8/22/2025)
RR
Colorado
(8/22/2025)
RR
Connecticut
(8/22/2025)
RR
Florida
(8/22/2025)
RR
Illinois
(8/22/2025)
IAR
Illinois
(8/22/2025)
RR
Indiana
(8/22/2025)
RR
Iowa
(8/22/2025)
RR
New York
(8/22/2025)
RR
Texas
(8/22/2025)
IAR
Texas
(8/22/2025)
RR
Wisconsin
(8/22/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 3/3/2018
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq Stock Market

Current Firm


NE
NEW EDGE WEALTH
NEW EDGE WEALTH | NEWEDGE WEALTH, LLC | NEWEDGE INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS | NEW EDGE WEALTH LLC

CRD#: 307771 / SEC#: 801-118291

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/25/2020 Approved)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/28/2020 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/25/2020 Terminated)
South Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/24/2020 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/24/2020 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
2200 Atlantic Street Suite 200, Stamford, CT 06902
Mailing Address
Phone number
(203) 424-2262
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
152

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

NEWEDGE WEALTH LLC WRAP FEE PROGRAM BROCHURE (3/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts14,680
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 12,064,984,416

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
01/27/2025
Cover Page
12/22/2023
01/27/2023
07/28/2022

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Company Information


NEW EDGE WEALTH

CRD#: 307771Chicago, IL 60606

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