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Robert C. Benjamin

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CRD#: 838266
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Robert Claus Arthur Benjamin, who also goes by Robert Claus Benjamin, Robert Claus Arthus Benjamin, Robert Clausarthur Benjamin, was a registered financial professional .

Robert is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1977. Robert had worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 55, Series 15, Series 5, PC, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Robert Claus Benjamin | Robert Claus Arthus Benjamin | Robert Clausarthur Benjamin

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

March 7, 2012 - January 4, 2017

GFS ADVISORS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 143110
HOUSTON, TX
Past

July 12, 1994 - January 4, 2017

GLOBAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 35699
HOUSTON, TX
Past

February 24, 1988 - July 14, 1994

KIDDER, PEABODY & CO. INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7613
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 1, 1977 - March 7, 1988

GOLDMAN SACHS & CO. LLC

BD
CRD#: 361

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".
GA
GFS ADVISORS LLC
GFS ADVISORS LLC

CRD#: 143110 / SEC#: 801-67899

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/21/2007 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: 2/24/2012
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 55
Date: 4/20/2000
Limited Representative-Equity Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 15
Date: 9/8/1984
Foreign Currency Options Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 5
Date: 11/30/1982
Interest Rate Options Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
PC
Date: 7/27/1977
AMEX Put and Call Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 10/18/1994
General Securities Principal Examination

Current Firm


GA
GFS ADVISORS LLC
GFS ADVISORS LLC

CRD#: 143110 / SEC#: 801-67899

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/21/2007 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
1330 Post Oak Blvd., Suite 2100, Houston, TX 77056
Mailing Address
Phone number
(713) 968-0400
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
11

SEC notice filing (12 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

2022-03-31 GFSA FORM ADV PART 2A - FIRM BROCHURE (3/30/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts724
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 3,268,787,765

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Company Information


GFS ADVISORS LLC

CRD#: 143110

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