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Robert M. Graves

FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP
AUSTIN, TX 78701
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CRD#: 7951004
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Robert M GravesFIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP

Professional summary

Robert M Graves, who also goes by Robert Michael Graves III, Robert Michael Graves, Trey Michael Graves III, is a registered financial advisor currently at FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP located in Austin, Texas and FIRST TRUST PORTFOLIOS L.P. located in Austin, Texas.

Robert is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2024. Robert has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 7TO, Series 6TO and SIE exams.

Aliases

Robert Michael Graves Iii | Robert Michael Graves | Trey Michael Graves Iii

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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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 24, 2026 - Present

FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP

Office #1: Ibc Building 500 West 5th Street 8th Floor, Austin, TX, 78701
RIA
CRD#: 107027
AUSTIN, TX
Current

August 3, 2026 - Present

FIRST TRUST PORTFOLIOS L.P.

Office #1: Ibc Building 500 West 5th Street 8th Floor, Austin, TX, 78701
BD
CRD#: 28519
Austin, TX
Past

July 24, 2024 - July 24, 2026

EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 25900
Charlotte, NC

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".
FT
FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP
FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP

CRD#: 107027 / SEC#: 801-39950

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/4/1991 Approved)

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
Illinois
(8/24/2026)
IAR
Illinois
(8/24/2026)
RR
Texas
(8/24/2026)
IAR
Texas
(8/24/2026)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 4/2/2026
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 8/28/2024
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 8/21/2026
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 7/23/2024
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 6/17/2024
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

FT
FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP
FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP

CRD#: 107027 / SEC#: 801-39950

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/4/1991 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
120 E. Liberty Drive Suite 400, Wheaton, IL 60187
Mailing Address
Phone number
(630) 765-8000
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
520

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FTA FORM ADV PART 2A BROCHURE - 03.31.2025 (3/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts5,033
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 256,328,000,000

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Company Information

FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP

CRD#: 107027Austin, TX 78701

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