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Robert L. Compton

RED OAK FINANCIAL GROUP
Towson, MD 21204
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CRD#: 860283
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Professional summary


Robert Lester Compton JR, who also goes by Bob Compton Jr, is a registered financial advisor currently at RED OAK FINANCIAL GROUP located in Towson, Maryland and LPL FINANCIAL LLC located in Towson, Maryland.

Robert is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1978. Robert has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 6TO, SIE and Series 1 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Bob Compton Jr

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.
1. 06/03/2014 - Jarrettsville Federal Savings Bank - FOR-PROFIT BOARD MEMBER - I AM NOT THE REP OF RECORD; THERE ARE 7 BOARD MEMBERS; COMPANY IS NOT PUBLICLY TRADED AND NOT RAISING CAPITAL; I AM NOT PROVIDING INVESTMENT ADVICE TO THE BOARD; MAJORITY VOTE REQUIRED - TOWSON, MD 2. 12/15/2021 - Red Oak Financial - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - DBA for LPL Business (entity for LPL business) - Start Date: 01/03/2022 - 100 Hours Per Month/100 Hours During Securities Trading. 3. 12/15/2021 - Red Oak Financial - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Third Party Administrator (TPA) - Start Date: 01/03/2022 - 40 Hours Per Month/40 Hours During Securities Trading. 4. 03/16/2022 - Red Oak Financial Group - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Registered Investment Advisor Hybrid - IAR - Start Date - 01/03/2022 - 5 Hours Per Month/5 Hours During Securities Trading - Time Spent 5% - I provide investment advisory services through Red Oak Financial Group, an independent investment advisor firm. I started this business activity in 2/2022. I expect to spend approximately 5 hours per month on this activity. Please see the advisory firm's Form ADV for more information about its address, the nature of its business, its owners, and its services at http://www.advisorinfo.sec.gov/IAPD. This firm is separate from and independent of LPL Financial.

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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

May 3, 2018 - Present

RED OAK FINANCIAL GROUP

Office #1: 403 Allegheny Avenue, Towson, MD 21204
RIA
CRD#: 166912
Towson, MD
Current

June 17, 2005 - Present

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

Office #1: 403 Allegheny Ave, Towson, MD 21204-4214
RIA
BD
CRD#: 6413
Towson, MD
Past

April 26, 2018 - May 7, 2018

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
STREET, MD
Past

August 16, 1993 - June 22, 2005

OSAIC FA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3978
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

June 17, 1982 - January 3, 1989

LINCOLN NATIONAL PENSION INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 10293
Past

December 6, 1978 - June 22, 2005

THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 2580
FORT WAYNE, IN

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".
RO
RED OAK FINANCIAL GROUP
COMPTON FINANCIAL GROUP | RED OAK RETIREMENT | RED OAK FINANCIAL GROUP | COMPTON FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 166912 / SEC#: 801-80860

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/21/2015 Approved)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/26/2015 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/12/2015 Terminated)

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
Florida
(3/15/2024)
RR
Maryland
(5/3/2018)
IAR
Maryland
(5/3/2018)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 2/19/2018
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 11/29/1978
Registered Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


RO
RED OAK FINANCIAL GROUP
COMPTON FINANCIAL GROUP | RED OAK RETIREMENT | RED OAK FINANCIAL GROUP | COMPTON FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 166912 / SEC#: 801-80860

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/21/2015 Approved)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/26/2015 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/12/2015 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
403 Allegheny Avenue, Towson, MD 21204
Mailing Address
Phone number
(410) 321-0168
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
20

SEC notice filing (11 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

RED OAK DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (10/16/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,700
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 836,788,025

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Company Information


RED OAK FINANCIAL GROUP

CRD#: 166912Towson, MD 21204

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