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Robert Paterson

Investment adviser representative at Intelligence Driven Advisers in Carlsbad, CA

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Robert Paterson is an investment adviser representative at Intelligence Driven Advisers, LLC, an investment adviser managing $882M, and works from its Carlsbad, CA office. Robert Paterson has been registered through Intelligence Driven Advisers since 3 January 2019, has 15 years in the industry across 4 firms and has passed the Series 7 and Series 66.

15
Years in industry
7
Years at firm
4
Adviser firms
1
States registered

From the IAPD record, checked 24 October 2026SEC record

Career

Robert Paterson has been an investment adviser representative at Intelligence Driven Advisers since January 2019, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners. Robert Paterson holds a B.A. in Psychology from San Diego State University.

Intelligence Driven Advisers, LLC is a Carlsbad, CA firm with $882M under management, 660 clients and 11 advisers across 2 offices, as of its March 2026 filing.

Rob Paterson is Wealth Adviser of Intelligence Driven Advisers. He has offered financial services to individuals and families in the San Diego community since 2000 and joined the IDA wealth management team in 2017. He develops client relationships through financial planning and problem solving.

Robert Paterson’s longest registration is the current one, 7 years at Intelligence Driven Advisers since 2019. Before joining Intelligence Driven Advisers in 2019, Robert Paterson was registered through Labrum Wealth Management, LLC and Beta Wealth Group, Inc.

  1. – present · 7 years
    Carlsbad, CA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 299589
  2. Labrum Wealth Management, LLC
    – · 1 year
    Carlsbad, CA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 150734
  3. Beta Wealth Group, Inc
    – · 4 years
    San Diego, CA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 165224
  4. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc
    – · 1 year
    San Diego, CA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 149018

Credentials and registrations

Professional designations

Listed by Intelligence Driven Advisers

  • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)

Investment adviser representative registrations

Robert Paterson is registered as an investment adviser representative in California, since January 2019.

  • CaliforniaSince 3 January 2019

Examinations

Series 6628 April 2011
Name
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
Series 719 January 2011
Name
General Securities Representative Examination

Key facts

Full name
Robert Edward Paterson
CRD
5878267
Office
2792 GATEWAY ROAD, Carlsbad, CA 92009
Registration
Investment adviser registration
In the industry since
July 2011
Disciplinary history
Not yet shown here · SEC record

Common questions

Where does Robert Paterson work?

Robert Paterson is an investment adviser representative registered through Intelligence Driven Advisers, LLC since January 2019, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 24 October 2026

Is Robert Paterson a financial advisor?

Yes. Robert Paterson has a current investment-adviser registration in California, through Intelligence Driven Advisers since January 2019.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 24 October 2026

How many years of experience does Robert Paterson have?

Robert Paterson has 15 years in the financial industry, since July 2011, across 4 adviser firms.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 24 October 2026

What exams has Robert Paterson passed?

Robert Paterson has passed 2 licensing exams: the Series 7 and Series 66. The earliest, the Series 7, was passed in January 2011.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 24 October 2026

Where did Robert Paterson work before Intelligence Driven Advisers?

Before Intelligence Driven Advisers, Robert Paterson was registered through Beta Wealth Group, Inc, October 2012 to June 2017; Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc, May 2011 to September 2012.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 24 October 2026

Where is Robert Paterson based?

Robert Paterson’s registered office is in Carlsbad, CA.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 24 October 2026

Is Robert Paterson registered with FINRA?

No. Robert Paterson has no current broker registration.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 24 October 2026

Is Robert Paterson a CFP?

Intelligence Driven Advisers lists Robert Paterson with the CFP credential (“CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)”) on its website. CFP Board confirms certification status.

Source: Rob Paterson biography, idawealth.com

How can I verify Robert Paterson’s record?

Search CRD 5878267 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Robert Paterson’s full registration record.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 24 October 2026

Leadership at Intelligence Driven Advisers

Sources

  1. IAPD individual record, CRD 5878267, checked 24 October 2026. Registration status, employment history and examinations.
  2. Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B of Intelligence Driven Advisers, LLC, filed 31 March 2026. Executive officers and direct owners; this person is not among them.
  3. Intelligence Driven Advisers team page. Biography, education, credentials, awards and the portrait, reproduced for identification.