Robert Buonanno has been Chief Compliance Officer, Chief Executive Officer & President of Genesis Financial Group since January 2020, is a control person of the firm and directly owns 75% or more of it. Robert Buonanno holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from the University of Rhode Island.
Genesis Financial Group, LLC is a Paramus, NJ firm with $171M under management, 73 clients and 1 adviser in one office, as of its March 2026 filing.
Robert R. Buonanno is President of Genesis Financial Group, LLC, based in Paramus, New Jersey. He has over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry, including years at larger firms such as Merrill Lynch, Smith Barney and Stifel Nicolaus. Genesis was established in 2000.
Robert Buonanno’s longest registration was 10 years at Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated (2009–2020). Before joining Genesis Financial Group in 2025, Robert Buonanno was registered through Skyview Financial Group, LLC and B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc.
- Genesis Financial Group, LLCCurrent– present · 1 yearParamus, NJ · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 327996
- Skyview Financial Group, LLC– · 1 yearMahwah, NJ · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 310581
- B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc.– · 3 yearsParamus, NJ · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 115927
- Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated– · 10 yearsRamsey, NJ · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 793
- Citigroup Global Markets Inc.– · 1 yearParamus, NJ · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 7059
- Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith Inc.– · 3 yearsParamus, NJ · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 7691
Investment adviser representative registrations
Robert Buonanno is registered as an investment adviser representative in New Jersey, since March 2025.
- New JerseySince 26 March 2025
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | Credited |
| Series 31 | Futures Managed Funds Examination | 18 April 2002 |
| Series 65 | Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination | 8 March 2001 |
| Series 63 | Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination | 2 September 1998 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 14 July 1998 |
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Name
- Futures Managed Funds Examination
- Name
- Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
- Name
- Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Full name
- Robert Ralph Buonanno
- CRD
- 3058994
- Firm
- Genesis Financial Group · CRD 327996
- Role
- Chief Compliance Officer, Chief Executive Officer & President
- Office
- 80 W CENTURY ROAD, SUITE 303, Paramus, NJ 07652
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- July 1998
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- genesisfinancialgroupllc.com
Where does Robert Buonanno work?
Robert Buonanno has been Chief Compliance Officer, Chief Executive Officer & President of Genesis Financial Group, LLC since January 2020, and is a control person of the firm.
Is Robert Buonanno a financial advisor?
Yes. Robert Buonanno has a current investment-adviser registration in New Jersey, through Genesis Financial Group since March 2025.
How many years of experience does Robert Buonanno have?
Robert Buonanno has 28 years in the financial industry, since July 1998, across 6 adviser firms.
What exams has Robert Buonanno passed?
Robert Buonanno has passed 4 licensing exams: the Series 7, Series 63, Series 65 and Series 31. The earliest, the Series 7, was passed in July 1998. FINRA credited Robert Buonanno with the SIE, which began in October 2018.
Where did Robert Buonanno work before Genesis Financial Group?
Before Genesis Financial Group, Robert Buonanno was registered through B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc., February 2020 to January 2024; Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated, March 2009 to February 2020; Citigroup Global Markets Inc., February 2008 to March 2009; Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith Inc., May 2001 to February 2005.
Where is Robert Buonanno based?
Robert Buonanno’s registered office is in Paramus, NJ.
Is Robert Buonanno registered with FINRA?
No. Robert Buonanno has no current broker registration.
How can I verify Robert Buonanno’s record?
Search CRD 3058994 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Robert Buonanno’s full registration record.