Robert Star

Robert Star has a unique background as both a Financial Advisor and in Institutional Sales and Trading.  His practice is focused on working closely with individuals, retirees and business owners.  As part of a total wealth plan, Mr. Star uses his experience to create highly personalized individual portfolios. 

Prior to founding StarVanGrouw, he was the Chief Operating Officer of The Benchmark Company, LLC in New York.  As the COO, he pioneered the Institutional Sales and Trading operation that made markets in over 600 stocks, traded tens of millions of shares daily and produced proprietary institutional research.

Mr. Star, his wife, daughter, son and English bulldog moved to the Hilton Head, SC area in 2006 to enjoy the lifestyle the lowcountry offers. 

Prior Work experience:  EDI Financial - Managing Director The Benchmark Company  -  Chief Operating Officer Deutsche Bank  -  NASDAQ Market maker UBS  -  Financial Advisor Merrill Lynch  -  Asst. Financial Advisor   Organizations: Berkeley Hall Club, Finance Committee Oldfield Club, Finance Committee   Charitable Organizations: Hilton Head Boys & Girls Club, Board of Directors   Education:  The George Washinton University - Bachelor of Accountancy

Licenses: 

FINRA Licenses:  Series 7, 66, 55

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