About Robert
Dr. Robert W. Tiller, Certified Financial Planner(TM) Professional, Certified Fund Specialist, Registered Financial Advisor:
Author, "Forgotten Faces: Family Caregiver Voices," independent researcher, financial industry speaker and retired University of South Florida's Director of Personal Financial Planning Degree Program.
Education
Bachelors
DBA Doctorate of Business
Licenses
Series 63
Series 65
Series 7
Other Credentials
CFP®
RFC®
IBF Designations
CFS®
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Certified Fund Specialist
Deep, practical knowledge of mutual funds, ETFs, and managed portfolios.
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IBF Designations
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Member Since
1993
Other Credentials
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1988
Established track record
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