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Robert J. Decanio

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CRD#: 63535
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Professional summary

Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Robert John Decanio was a registered financial professional .

Robert is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1969. Robert had worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 5, PC and Series 1 exams.

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Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

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

Certified licenses

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Experience

Past

July 15, 2008 - November 27, 2017

LADENBURG THALMANN ASSET MANAGEMENT INC

RIA
CRD#: 108604
MELVILLE, NY
Past

November 20, 2002 - November 27, 2017

LADENBURG THALMANN & CO. INC.

BD
CRD#: 505
MELVILLE, NY
Past

November 15, 2002 - November 20, 2002

LADENBURG THALMANN & CO. INC.

BD
CRD#: 505
NEW YORK, NY
Past

December 18, 2001 - November 20, 2002

LADENBURG CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC.

BD
CRD#: 14623
BETHPAGE, NY
Past

May 22, 1997 - March 22, 2002

LADENBURG THALMANN & CO. INC.

BD
CRD#: 505
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 18, 1993 - May 28, 1997

GRUNTAL & CO., L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 372
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 17, 1976 - November 22, 1977

SHEARSON HAYDEN STONE INC.

BD
CRD#: 7295
Past

November 8, 1974 - November 17, 1976

SHEARSON HAYDEN STONE INC.

BD
CRD#: 6774
Past

September 11, 1970 - November 8, 1974

HAYDEN STONE INC.

BD
CRD#: 6567
Past

December 8, 1969 - May 20, 1993

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7506
NEW YORK, NY

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".
LT
LADENBURG THALMANN ASSET MANAGEMENT INC
GORDON WEALTH | THE CUNDY GROUP | THE BRESLIN GROUP | LADENBURG THALMANN ASSET MANAGEMENT INC

CRD#: 108604 / SEC#: 801-54909

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/16/1997 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 6/19/2008
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 2/27/1980
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 11/27/2017
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 5
Date: 10/17/1981
Interest Rate Options Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
PC
Date: 5/31/1977
AMEX Put and Call Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 2/10/1969
Registered Representative Examination

Current Firm

LT
LADENBURG THALMANN ASSET MANAGEMENT INC
GORDON WEALTH | THE CUNDY GROUP | THE BRESLIN GROUP | LADENBURG THALMANN ASSET MANAGEMENT INC

CRD#: 108604 / SEC#: 801-54909

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/16/1997 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
640 Fifth Avenue 4th Fl., New York, NY 10019
Mailing Address
Phone number
(800) 995-5267
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
33

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

LADENBURG THALMANN ASSET MANAGEMENT INC - LADENBURG ASSET MANAGEMENT PROGRAM - MANAGED ANNUITIES (9/15/2025)
PLAN SPONSOR & PLAN PARTICIPANT SERVICES BROCHURE (9/15/2025)
LADENBURG THALMANN ASSET MANAGEMENT INC - PRIVATE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT (PIM) WRAP FEE BROCHURE (9/15/2025)
$YMBIL PROGRAM BROCHURE (9/15/2025)
LADENBURG THALMANN ASSET MANAGEMENT INC - FORM ADV PART 2A - FIRM BROCHURE (9/15/2025)
LADENBURG THALMANN ASSET MANAGEMENT INC - ARCHITECT WRAP FEE BROCHURE (9/15/2025)
LADENBURG THALMANN ASSET MANAGEMENT INC - INVESTMENT CONSULTANT SERVICES (ICS) WRAP FEE BROCHURE (9/15/2025)
LADENBURG THALMANN ASSET MANAGEMENT INC - LADENBURG ASSET MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (LAMP) WRAP FEE BROCHURE (9/15/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts3,334
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 5,611,078,759

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Company Information

LADENBURG THALMANN ASSET MANAGEMENT INC

CRD#: 108604

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