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Robert E. Ferguson
BENJAMIN F. EDWARDS & COMPANY
Clayton, MO 63105
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CRD#: 861184
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Professional summary
Robert Edwin Ferguson is a registered financial advisor currently at BENJAMIN F. EDWARDS & COMPANY, INC. located in Clayton, Missouri.
Robert is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1981. Robert has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7TO, SIE, Series 3, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.
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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
July 28, 2025 - Present
BENJAMIN F. EDWARDS & COMPANY, INC.
Office #1: 7777 Bonhomme Ave Suite 1616, Clayton, MO 63105RIA
BD
CRD#: 146936
Clayton, MO
Current
July 28, 2025 - Present
BENJAMIN F. EDWARDS & COMPANY, INC.
Office #1: 7777 Bonhomme Ave Suite 1616, Clayton, MO 63105RIA
BD
CRD#: 146936
Clayton, MO
Past
December 22, 2015 - July 28, 2025
L.M. KOHN & COMPANY
RIA
CRD#: 27913
Clayton, MO
Past
December 22, 2015 - July 28, 2025
L.M. KOHN & COMPANY
BD
CRD#: 27913
Clayton, MO
Past
September 30, 2004 - December 31, 2015
AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 14869
ST LOUIS, MO
Past
October 31, 2003 - December 31, 2015
AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC
BD
CRD#: 14869
ST LOUIS, MO
Past
February 26, 2002 - September 30, 2004
THE ADVISORS GROUP, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 14035
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past
January 29, 2001 - October 31, 2003
THE ADVISORS GROUP, INC.
BD
CRD#: 14035
BETHESDA, MD
Past
October 16, 1997 - March 13, 2001
BIRCHTREE FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC
BD
CRD#: 15014
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past
September 24, 1997 - October 16, 1997
BIRCHTREE FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC
BD
CRD#: 15014
Past
May 21, 1990 - October 1, 1997
WEDGEWOOD PARTNERS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 21923
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past
October 12, 1981 - May 25, 1990
KIDDER, PEABODY & CO. INCORPORATED
BD
CRD#: 7613
NEW YORK, NY
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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BENJAMIN F. EDWARDS & COMPANY, INC.
BENJAMIN F. EDWARDS | MSHB, LLC | MSHB | BENJAMIN F. EDWARDS & COMPANY, LLC | BENJAMIN F. EDWARDS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED | BENJAMIN F. EDWARDS & COMPANY, INC. | BENJAMIN F. EDWARDS & COMPANY
CRD#: 146936 / SEC#: 801-71421, 8-68023
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/6/2010 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City 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
Arkansas(7/28/2025)
RR
California(7/28/2025)
RR
Colorado(7/28/2025)
RR
Connecticut(7/28/2025)
RR
District of Columbia(7/28/2025)
RR
Florida(7/28/2025)
RR
Georgia(7/28/2025)
RR
Illinois(7/28/2025)
RR
Kansas(7/28/2025)
RR
Louisiana(7/28/2025)
RR
Maryland(7/28/2025)
RR
Massachusetts(12/17/2025)
RR
Michigan(1/2/2026)
RR
Missouri(7/28/2025)
IAR
Missouri(7/28/2025)
RR
Nebraska(7/28/2025)
RR
New York(7/28/2025)
RR
North Carolina(7/28/2025)
RR
Pennsylvania(7/28/2025)
RR
Texas(7/28/2025)
IAR
Texas(1/16/2026)
RR
Virginia(7/28/2025)
RR
Wisconsin(7/28/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 1/2/2023
General Securities Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
BF
BENJAMIN F. EDWARDS & COMPANY, INC.
BENJAMIN F. EDWARDS | MSHB, LLC | MSHB | BENJAMIN F. EDWARDS & COMPANY, LLC | BENJAMIN F. EDWARDS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED | BENJAMIN F. EDWARDS & COMPANY, INC. | BENJAMIN F. EDWARDS & COMPANY
CRD#: 146936 / SEC#: 801-71421, 8-68023
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/6/2010 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
One North Brentwood Blvd, Suite 850 Suite 850, St. Louis, MO 63105
Mailing Address
One North Brentwood Blvd, Suite 850, St. Louis, MO 63105
Phone number
(314) 726-1600
Established
Missouri since 08/19/2008
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
736
SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| BENJAMIN EDWARDS, INC. | OWNER | |
| BRANDSTADT, TODD HEINRICH | DIRECTOR/DIRECTOR OF BRANCHES | 2631699 |
| EDWARDS, BENJAMIN FRANKLIN | DIRECTOR/ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF BRANCHES | 6670972 |
| EDWARDS, BENJAMIN FRANKLIN IV | CHAIRMAN/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, PRESIDENT | 1061490 |
| EGGLESTON, BROOKE DANIELLE | DIRECTOR/CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICER | 7528898 |
| KELLER, CHRISTOPHER M | DIRECTOR/DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS SERVICES | 4346617 |
| MARTIN, THOMAS HAYDEN JR | DIRECTOR/CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 1459719 |
| MUCKLER, MATTHEW PAUL | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER, ADVISORY | 4762147 |
| RUBENSTEIN, DOUGLAS DAVID | DIRECTOR/SENIOR ADVISOR TO THE CHAIRMAN | 1138380 |
| STEVENS, KATELYN CLARE | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER, BROKERAGE | 5752247 |
| TAYLOR, GWENDOLYN MADISON | DIRECTOR/CHIEF LEGAL COUNSEL | 4812432 |
| WHITING, CHRISTOPHER MARK | DIRECTOR OF FINANCIAL STRATEGIES GROUP | 2242513 |
| WISDOM, BILLY JOE | DIRECTOR/DIRECTOR OF REGULATORY & OVERSIGHT SERVICES | 1810908 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 49,475 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 15,656,482,908 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 3 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 12/19/2025 | ||
| 01/23/2025 | ||
| 12/20/2023 |
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Company Information
BENJAMIN F. EDWARDS & COMPANY, INC.
CRD#: 146936Clayton, MO 63105TRUST BUT VERIFY
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