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Robert S. Searle

SEARLE & CO.
Greenwich, CT 06830
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CRD#: 839312
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Professional summary


Robert Southworth Searle is a registered financial advisor currently at SEARLE & CO. located in Greenwich, Connecticut.

Robert is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1977. Robert has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 99TO, Series 52TO, Series 79TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 4, Series 24, Series 14 and Series 40 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
Name of business: Trustee for a private trust, Investment related: No, Nature of business: Trust, Start Date: September 16, 2024, Role: Trustee, Approximate number of hours/month: 5 - 10, Approximate number of hours during securities trading hours: 5 Briefly describe your duties: I serve as trustee for a private trust. In this capacity, I manage trust assets and make trust-related decisions. My duties include overseeing asset distributions, ensuring compliance with trust terms and relevant laws, and maintain accurate records of trust activities.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

November 6, 2002 - Present

SEARLE & CO.

Office #1: 333 Greenwich Ave, Greenwich, CT 06830
RIA
BD
CRD#: 13035
Greenwich, CT
Current

April 6, 1983 - Present

SEARLE & CO.

Office #1: 333 Greenwich Ave, Greenwich, CT 06830
RIA
BD
CRD#: 13035
Greenwich, CT
Past

November 8, 2004 - September 14, 2007

SCS ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC

RIA
CRD#: 132450
TAMPA, FL
Past

July 5, 2002 - July 21, 2011

WESTON FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 117946
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 1, 1977 - April 7, 1983

SHEARMAN, RALSTON INC.

BD
CRD#: 7320

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".
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SEARLE & CO.
SEARLE & CO.

CRD#: 13035 / SEC#: 801-68574, 8-28600

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/30/2007 Approved)
Connecticut
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/5/2007 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Boston district office)

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
Alabama
(9/24/2025)
RR
California
(2/2/2010)
RR
Colorado
(2/5/2010)
RR
Connecticut
(8/25/1983)
IAR
Connecticut
(11/6/2002)
RR
Florida
(9/5/2006)
RR
Georgia
(10/17/2022)
RR
Indiana
(1/6/1993)
RR
Massachusetts
(6/26/2025)
RR
Missouri
(9/8/2006)
RR
Montana
(11/16/2009)
RR
New Mexico
(2/17/2006)
RR
New York
(12/1/1989)
RR
Pennsylvania
(2/4/1992)
RR
South Carolina
(5/23/2023)
RR
Texas
(8/31/2005)
IAR
Texas
(10/28/2024)
RR
Virginia
(2/9/2010)
RR
Wyoming
(5/19/2015)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 10/20/2002
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Municipal Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 79TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 14
Date: 1/2/2023
Compliance Officer Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 40
Date: 9/21/1978
Registered Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


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SEARLE & CO.
SEARLE & CO.

CRD#: 13035 / SEC#: 801-68574, 8-28600

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/30/2007 Approved)
Connecticut
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/5/2007 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Boston district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
333 Greenwich Ave., Greenwich, CT 06830
Mailing Address
333 Greenwich Ave., Greenwich, CT 06830
Phone number
(203) 869-4800
Established
Connecticut since 11/22/1982
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
September
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
11

SEC notice filing (9 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (24 States and Territories)


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Documents


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

Part 2 Brochures

SEARLE & CO. FORM ADV PART 2A: DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (11/27/2024)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
SEARLE, ROBERT SOUTHWORTHPRESIDENT/CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER, CFO839312
COOK, THADDEUS SAJOUSVICE PRESIDENT856315
PETERS, KAREN LYNNFIN OP2080613

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts129
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 648,957,944

Disclosures


Regulatory Event4

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Company Information


SEARLE & CO.

CRD#: 13035Greenwich, CT 06830

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