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Robert Van Rensselaer Ostrander

CFP®
SWS ADVISORS
COLUMBUS, OH
·CRD# 731229·45 years experience

Professional Summary

Robert Van Rensselaer Ostrander, CFP®, who also goes by Bob Ostrander, Robert Vanrenssel Ostrander, is a registered financial advisor currently at SWS ADVISORS, INC. located in Columbus, Ohio and OMNI FINANCIAL SECURITIES, INC. located in Columbus, Ohio. Robert is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1981. Robert has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 7...

At a Glance

Advisory Accounts Only

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Services Offered

  • Investment Planning
  • Tax Planning
  • Comprehensive Financial Planning
  • Employee and Employer Plan Benefits
  • Estate Planning
  • Retirement Planning
  • Education Planning
  • Business Succession Planning
  • Debt Management
  • Budgeting
  • Insurance Planning

Other Aliases

Bob Ostrander, Robert Vanrenssel Ostrander

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Contact Information

Email

xxxxx@xxxx.xxx

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial PlannerSince 1979

Years of Experience

45 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

SWS ADVISORS, INC.·CRD# 120054
RIA
1900 Polaris Parkway, Suite 450, Columbus, OH 43240
March 6, 2008 - Present
OMNI FINANCIAL SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 29320
BD
1. 1900 Polaris Parkway Suite 450, Columbus, OH 432402. 1900 Polaris Parkway, Suite 450, Columbus, OH 43240
January 6, 1992 - Present
SWS ADVISORS, INC.·CRD# 120054
RIA
Columbus, OH
February 28, 2006 - December 31, 2007
OMNI CAPITAL MARKETS, INCORPORATED·CRD# 23583
BD
February 1, 1989 - January 13, 1992
COLUMBUS EQUITIES INTERNATIONAL, INC.·CRD# 7559
BD
April 2, 1986 - March 1, 1989
LPL FINANCIAL LLC·CRD# 6413
BD
September 11, 1984 - April 15, 1986
FIRST PARK EQUITIES, INC.·CRD# 5269
BD
June 2, 1982 - September 20, 1984
SINGER & COMPANY SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 6889
BD
May 18, 1981 - June 5, 1982

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Current Firm

SA
SWS ADVISORS, INC.

MANEX ADVISORS, INC | SWS ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 120054
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Arizona (3/4/2016 Approved)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Florida (6/27/2019 Approved)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Illinois (5/5/2016 Approved)
Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Kentucky (12/31/2020 Terminated)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Maryland (12/21/2017 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Ohio (3/5/2008 Approved)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Pennsylvania (2/25/2016 Approved)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Texas (10/25/2014 Conditional Restricted)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

Contact Information

Main Address

1900 Polaris Parkway, Suite 450, Columbus, OH 43240

Phone Number

(614) 438-5300

# of Employees

7

Documents

Latest Form ADV

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

570

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$59,960,000

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Other business activities

Information obtained from regulatory filings. Advisors can request corrections through their firm or regulator.

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.

ROBERT VAN RENSSELAER OSTRANDER is a licensed insurance agent in the state of Ohio. He offers LIFE, ACCIDENT, HEALTH AND HMO LICENSING. From time to time, he will offer clients advice or products from those activities. Clients should be aware that these services pay a commission and involve a conflict of interest, as commissionable products conflict with the fiduciary duties of a registered investment adviser. SWS Advisors Inc. always acts in the best interest of the client; including the sale of commissionable products to advisory clients. Clients are in no way required to implement the plan through any representative of SWS Advisors Inc. in such individual's capacity as an insurance agent. 1American Freedom Project - NOT investment related, Worthington, OH, non-profit, Board of Directors, April 2024, 1, 0, Board of Directors Floodgate Vision - NOT investment related, Columbus, OH, non-profit, Director, September 2017, 0, 0, Board of Directors Cedar Point Real Estate LLC - NOT investment related, Columbus, OH, rental property owner, Owner, February 2012, 0, 0, buy/sell/rent rental property Centerpoint Stewardship, Inc. - NOT investment related, Columbus, OH, holistic planning for individuals and families, President, 10, 10, help families plan for the future, preside over Board meetings SWS Risk Management Agency - NOT investment related, Columbus, OH, insurance agency, President/insurance agent, January 1982, 8, 8, selling life and health insurance products and preside over Board meetings Omni Financial Securities, Inc. - Investment related, Columbus, OH , broker dealer, President/registered rep, October 1991, 140, 140, selling investment products and preside over Board meetings FINANCIAL PLANNER AND INVESTMENT ADVISOR - CFP DESIGNATION BUSINESS CONSULTING - DIRECTOR Judy's foundation - Board of Directors, financial fiduciary responsibility (1-2 per month) no compensation

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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 securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
IAR
Arizona
(3/4/2016)
RR
Florida
(11/27/2012)
IAR
Florida
(6/27/2019)
RR
Georgia
(6/25/2003)
IAR
Illinois
(1/3/2020)
RR
Indiana
(5/18/1993)
RR
Michigan
(11/27/2012)
RR
Ohio
(1/13/1992)
IAR
Ohio
(3/6/2008)
RR
Texas
(3/17/2014)
RR
Washington
(11/27/2012)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.Note:This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Dec 1991About the Series 63 exam

Series 99TO — Operations Professional Examination

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 99TO exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed May 1981About the Series 7 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed Jan 1994About the Series 24 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Services Offered by Robert

  • Investment Planning
  • Tax Planning
  • Comprehensive Financial Planning
  • Employee and Employer Plan Benefits
  • Estate Planning
  • Retirement Planning
  • Education Planning
  • Business Succession Planning
  • Debt Management
  • Budgeting
  • Insurance Planning

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