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Russell A. Linnebur

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CRD#: 1022638
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Russell Alan Linnebur, who also goes by Russ Linnebur, Russell Linnebur, Russell Alan Linnebur, was a registered financial professional .

Russell is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1982. Russell had worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 15, Series 5 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Russ Linnebur | Russell Linnebur | Russell Alan Linnebur

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

September 28, 2018 - September 25, 2019

BENEFIT FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP

RIA
CRD#: 143617
Phoenix, AZ
Past

March 15, 2018 - June 14, 2018

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 42803
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

March 6, 2018 - June 14, 2018

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 42803
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

November 22, 2016 - March 2, 2018

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 16164
LAS VEGAS, NV
Past

November 14, 2016 - March 2, 2018

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 16164
LAS VEGAS, NV
Past

March 25, 2015 - May 19, 2015

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
WELLESLEY, MA
Past

July 10, 2006 - January 27, 2009

LBMZ SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7874
CHICAGO, IL
Past

April 10, 2003 - July 11, 2006

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
WELLESLEY HILLS, MA
Past

April 10, 2003 - July 11, 2006

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
WELLESLEY HILLS, MA
Past

February 14, 1994 - May 17, 2001

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
WEEHAWKEN, NJ
Past

August 24, 1990 - February 23, 1994

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7471
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 8, 1988 - September 11, 1990

FINANCIAL SQUARE PARTNERS

BD
CRD#: 1541
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 28, 1985 - March 17, 1988

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
Past

January 25, 1982 - November 11, 1985

DREXEL BURNHAM LAMBERT INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7323

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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BENEFIT FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP
BENEFIT FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP | PACWEST, A PART OF THE BFS WEALTH MANAGEMENT DIVISION | PACWEST | BFSG, LLC | BFS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BFS INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES | BENEFIT FUNDING SERVICES GROUP

CRD#: 143617 / SEC#: 801-67796

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/17/2007 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 2/13/2015
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 15
Date: 12/22/1983
Foreign Currency Options Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 5
Date: 12/3/1982
Interest Rate Options Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


BF
BENEFIT FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP
BENEFIT FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP | PACWEST, A PART OF THE BFS WEALTH MANAGEMENT DIVISION | PACWEST | BFSG, LLC | BFS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BFS INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES | BENEFIT FUNDING SERVICES GROUP

CRD#: 143617 / SEC#: 801-67796

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/17/2007 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
2040 Main Street Suite 720, Irvine, CA 92614
Mailing Address
Phone number
(949) 955-2552
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
31

SEC notice filing (20 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A (9/19/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts855
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,290,227,768

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Company Information


BENEFIT FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP

CRD#: 143617

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