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Robert Joseph Kratz

W&S BROKERAGE SERVICES
MONACA, PA
·CRD# 7962708·2 years experience

Professional Summary

Robert Joseph Kratz, who also goes by Rob Kratz, is a registered financial advisor currently at W&S BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC. located in Monaca, Pennsylvania. Robert is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2024. Robert has worked at 1 firm and has passed the Series 63, Series 6TO and SIE exams.

At a Glance

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Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

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Fee Structure

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Other Aliases

Rob Kratz

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Years of Experience

2 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

W&S BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 8099
RIA
BD
3468 Brodhead Rd Ste 8, Monaca, PA 15061
November 18, 2024 - Present

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Current Firm

W&S BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.
W&S BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

COUNTRYWIDE INVESTMENTS, INC. | W&S BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC. | ROBERT H. LESHNER & CO., INC. | FT. WASHINGTON BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC. | FORT WASHINGTON BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 8099 / SEC#: 801-113946, 8-24674
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/6/2018 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)

Contact Information

Main Address

400 Broadway, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Mailing Address

400 Broadway Ms-03, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Phone Number

(513) 629-1055

Established

Ohio since 05/21/1974

Firm Type

Corporation

Fiscal Year End

December

Firm Size

Medium

# of Employees

114

SEC notice filing (34 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 34 US states and territories.

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 34 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

W&S WEALTH SOLUTIONS BROCHURE (3/31/2026)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
WESTERN AND SOUTHERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANYOWNER—
BRODIE, TROY DALEPRESIDENT1924559
DELUCA, JAMES JOSEPHVP, MARKETING5420948
LOVELESS, MATTHEW WILLIAMVP, AGENCY STRATEGY, TRAINING & TALENT ACQUISITION5657647
LUEBBE, GREGORY MICHAELASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT2924719
MASTERS, JOSHUAASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT7671731
MCGRUDER, JILL TRIPPDIRECTOR1221720
MOURNE, DOUGLAS EDWARDAVP, BROKERAGE OPERATIONS2999021
NIEMEYER, JONATHAN DAVIDDIRECTOR5863603
RENNERS, TYLER SCOTTSECRETARY8246902
SCOTT, SHAWN MICHAELCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4673623
STEARNS, TIMOTHY STEVENVP, COMPLIANCE OFFICER1327230
WIEDENHEFT, TERRIE ANNSENIOR VICE PRESIDENT AND CFO, TREASURER2619213
WITTMAN, SCOTT JOSEPHVP TAX7679752
WUEBBLING, DONALD JOSEPHDIRECTOR473438

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

963

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$257,179,879

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Other business activities

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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".
W&S BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.
W&S BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

COUNTRYWIDE INVESTMENTS, INC. | W&S BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC. | ROBERT H. LESHNER & CO., INC. | FT. WASHINGTON BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC. | FORT WASHINGTON BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 8099 / SEC#: 801-113946, 8-24674
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/6/2018 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.
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.
RR
Ohio
(3/30/2026)
RR
Pennsylvania
(8/27/2025)

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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 Aug 2025About the Series 63 exam

Series 6TO — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Nov 2024About the Series 6TO exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Jul 2024About the SIE exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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