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Robert A. Murphy

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CRD#: 859461
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Professional summary


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Robert Anthony Murphy was a registered financial professional .

Robert is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1978. Robert had worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 1 and Series 24 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

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

August 2, 2016 - March 15, 2018

PRIVATE VISTA, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 108084
Hinsdale, IL
Past

November 1, 2010 - January 2, 2018

APW CAPITAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 43814
HINSDALE, IL
Past

August 28, 2009 - September 10, 2010

PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS

BD
CRD#: 35747
HINSDALE, IL
Past

October 28, 2002 - August 28, 2009

WATERSTONE FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10078
HINSDALE, IL
Past

January 9, 1998 - October 28, 2002

DREHER & ASSOCIATES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8665
OAKBROOK TERRACE, IL
Past

September 15, 1997 - August 1, 2016

WNA WEALTH ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 106792
HINSDALE, IL
Past

April 12, 1993 - January 13, 1998

PEB FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7708
CHICAGO, IL
Past

August 11, 1987 - April 16, 1993

FOUNTAINHEAD FINANCIAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 19990
OAK BROOK, IL
Past

November 25, 1985 - July 31, 1987

INLAND SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 15807
Past

June 22, 1982 - December 6, 1985

OGILVIE SECURITY ADVISORS CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 10105
Past

October 20, 1980 - July 26, 1991

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
Past

November 21, 1978 - July 26, 1991

THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES

BD
CRD#: 4039
NEW YORK, NY

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 4/2/1986
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 11/15/1978
Registered Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


PV
PRIVATE VISTA, LLC
FINANCIAL STRATEGY NETWORK LLC | PRIVATE VISTA, LLC

CRD#: 108084 / SEC#: 801-56219

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Contact information


Main Address
2211 York Road Suite 310, Oak Brook, IL 60523
Mailing Address
Phone number
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# of Employees

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

06 03 2020 PV FORM ADV PART 2A AND 2B FINAL (6/3/2020)

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Company Information


PRIVATE VISTA, LLC

CRD#: 108084

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