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Robert A. Bensman

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES
BANNOCKBURN, IL 60015
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CRD#: 829219
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Professional summary

Robert A Bensman is a registered financial advisor currently at KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Bannockburn, Illinois and KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC located in Bannockburn, Illinois.

Robert is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1976. Robert has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 22TO, Series 6TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 1, Series 24 and Series 26 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

None

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

April 18, 2016 - Present

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 2333 Waukegan Rd. Suite 275, Bannockburn, IL 60015
RIA
CRD#: 283330
BANNOCKBURN, IL
Current

November 20, 2003 - Present

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 2333 Waukegan Rd. Suite 275, Bannockburn, IL 60015
BD
CRD#: 42046
Bannockburn, IL
Past

November 20, 2003 - September 22, 2016

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 42046
BANNOCKBURN, IL
Past

October 16, 1997 - December 1, 2003

VERAVEST INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 105796
DES PLAINES, IL
Past

October 26, 1976 - November 20, 2003

VERAVEST INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3960
WORCESTER, MA

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".
KA
KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC | NFP ADVISOR SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 283330 / SEC#: 801-56126

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/1998 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
Arizona
(1/21/2005)
RR
California
(11/20/2003)
RR
Colorado
(11/20/2003)
RR
Connecticut
(11/20/2003)
RR
Florida
(11/20/2003)
RR
Georgia
(12/5/2003)
RR
Illinois
(11/20/2003)
IAR
Illinois
(4/18/2016)
RR
Massachusetts
(1/21/2005)
RR
Michigan
(1/21/2005)
RR
Minnesota
(11/20/2003)
RR
Missouri
(11/20/2003)
RR
Nevada
(7/24/2007)
RR
New Hampshire
(11/20/2003)
RR
New Jersey
(4/5/2004)
RR
New York
(11/20/2003)
RR
Ohio
(11/20/2003)
RR
Pennsylvania
(11/20/2003)
RR
Texas
(10/10/2018)
RR
Utah
(7/7/2005)
IAR
Utah
(4/17/2025)
RR
Virginia
(1/21/2005)
RR
Wisconsin
(1/21/2005)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/5/1997
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 1/12/1988
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 22TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Direct Participation Programs Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 3/27/2000
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 10/22/1976
Registered Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 11/1/2000
General Securities Principal Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 26
Date: 2/25/1999
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

KA
KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC | NFP ADVISOR SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 283330 / SEC#: 801-56126

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/1998 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
5707 Southwest Parkway Building 2, Suite 400, Austin, TX 78735
Mailing Address
Phone number
(844) 553-7872
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1,299

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC BROCHURE (RETAIL CLIENTS) (11/24/2025)
KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC BROCHURE (WRAP FEE PROGRAM) (11/24/2025)
KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC BROCHURE (PLAN CLIENTS) (11/24/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts155,482
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 60,174,309,829

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
12/01/2025
Cover Page
Report
12/23/2024
Cover Page
Report
10/20/2023
Cover Page
Report

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Company Information

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 283330Bannockburn, IL 60015

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