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Robert A. Baird

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CRD#: 854207
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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 Atkinson Baird IV, who also goes by Rob Baird, Robert Atkinson Baird, was a registered financial professional .

Robert is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1978. Robert had worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 79TO, Series 99TO, Series 52TO, SIE, Series 50, Series 7, Series 53 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Rob Baird | Robert Atkinson Baird

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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Experience


Past

January 1, 2021 - March 27, 2025

FOCUS SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 150589
GAINESVILLE, VA
Past

April 2, 2012 - January 16, 2019

RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 705
MEMPHIS, TN
Past

April 2, 2012 - January 16, 2019

RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 705
MEMPHIS, TN
Past

January 28, 2004 - October 11, 2013

MORGAN KEEGAN & COMPANY, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 4161
MEMPHIS, TN
Past

February 22, 1979 - October 11, 2013

MORGAN KEEGAN & COMPANY, LLC

BD
CRD#: 4161
MEMPHIS, TN
Past

September 26, 1978 - February 22, 1979

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
Past

July 3, 1978 - February 22, 1979

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 572

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
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Series 63
Date: 10/24/1984
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 79TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Banking Registered Representative 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
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


FS
FOCUS SECURITIES LLC
FOCUS SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 150589 / SEC#: , 8-68273

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Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Philadelphia district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
7371 Atlas Walk Way #259, Gainesville, VA 20155
Mailing Address
7371 Atlas Walk Way #259, Gainesville, VA 20155
Phone number
(404) 557-1045
Established
Georgia since 03/23/2009
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (46 States and Territories)


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Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
FOCUS HOLDINGS USA, INC.OWNER
BEARD, ROBERT GLENNPRESIDENT, CEO, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER5771682
THOMPSON, RICHARD FRANK JR.FINOP, ER

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Company Information


FOCUS SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 150589

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