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Robert J. Nowlin

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CRD#: 823635
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Professional summary

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Robert James Nowlin was a registered financial professional .

Robert is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1976. Robert had worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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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.

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Experience

Past

September 6, 2017 - May 21, 2026

CIBC PRIVATE WEALTH ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 109644
Chicago, IL
Past

July 26, 2005 - September 1, 2017

GENEVA ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 121629
CHICAGO, IL
Past

September 1, 1998 - May 22, 2001

ROBERTSON STEPHENS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 41271
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

October 1, 1997 - September 1, 1998

BANCAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17977
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

September 23, 1991 - October 1, 1997

ROBERTSON, STEPHENS & COMPANY LLC

BD
CRD#: 7730
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

November 9, 1990 - August 29, 1991

THE CHICAGO CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 1449
CHICAGO, IL
Past

June 24, 1976 - September 6, 1990

WILLIAM BLAIR

BD
CRD#: 1252
CHICAGO, IL

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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CP
CIBC PRIVATE WEALTH ADVISORS, INC.
AT INVESTMENT ADVISERS, INC. | STEIN ROE INVESTMENT COUNSEL,LLC | STEIN ROE INVESTMENT COUNSEL, INC. | STEIN ROE INVESTMENT COUNSEL LLC | CIBC PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CIBC PRIVATE WEALTH ADVISORS, INC. | CIBC PRIVATE WEALTH ADVISORS INC. - TEAM GENEVA ADVISORS | ATLANTIC TRUST STEIN ROE | ATLANTIC TRUST PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 109644 / SEC#: 801-57986

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/27/2000 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: 7/25/2005
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 10/8/1993
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 6/19/1976
General Securities Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 4/6/1981
General Securities Principal Examination

Current Firm

CP
CIBC PRIVATE WEALTH ADVISORS, INC.
AT INVESTMENT ADVISERS, INC. | STEIN ROE INVESTMENT COUNSEL,LLC | STEIN ROE INVESTMENT COUNSEL, INC. | STEIN ROE INVESTMENT COUNSEL LLC | CIBC PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CIBC PRIVATE WEALTH ADVISORS, INC. | CIBC PRIVATE WEALTH ADVISORS INC. - TEAM GENEVA ADVISORS | ATLANTIC TRUST STEIN ROE | ATLANTIC TRUST PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 109644 / SEC#: 801-57986

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/27/2000 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
181 West Madison Street 36th Floor, Chicago, IL 60602
Mailing Address
Phone number
(312) 368-7700
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
570

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CIBC PRIVATE WEALTH ADVISORS INC BROCHURE (2/27/2026)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts28,865
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 61,112,966,756

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
10/24/2025
Cover Page
Report
04/30/2025
Cover Page
Report
10/20/2023
Cover Page
Report
04/26/2023
Cover Page
Report

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Company Information

CIBC PRIVATE WEALTH ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 109644

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