MB
Michael D. Benson
M HOLDINGS SECURITIES
Naples, FL 34103
Some features on this profile are disabled
CRD#: 1058651
MB
Professional summary
Michael David Benson, who also goes by Mike D. Benson, is a registered financial professional currently at M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, INC. located in Naples, Florida.
Michael is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1982. Michael has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 6 and Series 26 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
No
Aliases
Mike D. Benson
Other business activities
Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
The advisor shows no other business activity.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
Click below to view Michael David Benson's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
Certified licenses
Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
NoneExperience
Current
August 16, 2000 - Present
M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, INC.
Office #1: 5150 Tamiami Trail N Suite 501, Naples, FL 34103RIA
BD
CRD#: 43285
Naples, FL
Past
August 4, 1998 - August 18, 2000
MUTUAL SERVICE CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 4806
BOSTON, MA
Past
July 22, 1992 - March 25, 1997
VESTAX SECURITIES CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 10332
HUDSON, OH
Past
April 12, 1991 - March 30, 1992
JOHN HANCOCK DISTRIBUTORS LLC
BD
CRD#: 5249
BOSTON, MA
Past
November 2, 1988 - December 31, 1989
B.C. CHRISTOPHER SECURITIES CO.
BD
CRD#: 60
KANSAS CITY, MO
Past
September 9, 1982 - December 2, 1986
WS GRIFFITH SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 10410
Primary Firm SEC Registration
This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
MH
M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, INC.
M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, INC.
CRD#: 43285 / SEC#: 801-57304, 8-50214
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/14/2000 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Denver district office)
State Registrations and Notice Filings
Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.Visual representation of state registrations
RR
Arizona(12/10/2021)
RR
California(9/29/2017)
RR
Colorado(9/21/2021)
RR
Connecticut(12/8/2017)
RR
District of Columbia(12/16/2022)
RR
Florida(8/17/2000)
RR
Georgia(10/2/2017)
RR
Illinois(4/16/2020)
RR
Indiana(2/5/2024)
RR
Kansas(4/20/2021)
RR
Kentucky(12/2/2019)
RR
Maryland(11/23/2022)
RR
Michigan(8/25/2020)
RR
Minnesota(8/20/2012)
RR
Missouri(8/13/2020)
RR
New Jersey(7/16/2020)
RR
New York(12/8/2017)
RR
Ohio(8/16/2000)
RR
Oregon(5/9/2023)
RR
Pennsylvania(4/27/2020)
RR
South Dakota(10/25/2018)
RR
Tennessee(2/2/2024)
RR
Texas(6/26/2025)
RR
Wisconsin(9/27/2022)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
MH
M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, INC.
M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, INC.
CRD#: 43285 / SEC#: 801-57304, 8-50214
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/14/2000 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Denver district office)
Upgrade to AdvisorCheck Premium
Get A Biweekly Pulse, AutomaticallyReceive biweekly alerts automatically. Stay informed and proactive.
Catch Firm-Level Red Flags SoonerCatch leadership changes and disclosures early, before issues escalate.
See Trends. Not Just SnapshotsMonitor firm stability metrics like AUM and advisor ratios over time.
Contact information
Main Address
1125 N.w. Couch Street Suite 900, Portland, OR 97209
Mailing Address
P.o. Box 2207, Portland, OR 97208-2207
Phone number
(888) 520-6784
Established
Oregon since 03/21/1997
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
1,442
SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| M FINANCIAL HOLDINGS INCORPORATED | EQUITY OWNER | |
| HANEY-JACKSON, LAURA ELIZABETH | VICE PRESIDENT - PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER | 4771801 |
| LUDWIG, STEVEN CHARLES | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 2440911 |
| ROGERS, MARIA RENEE | PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER | 2442526 |
| SCHOONMAKER, MICHAEL SKI | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 2408456 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 8,234 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 4,078,516,284 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 5 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 09/10/2025 | ||
| 11/13/2024 | ||
| 08/28/2023 |
Red Flags
Disclosures can be potential red flags, including customer disputes, regulatory fines, employer terminations, bankruptcies, judgments, liens, or certain criminal activities.
Check for any disclosures as part of your thorough research when choosing an advisor.
