Bennett E. Marks

MARKS GROUP WEALTH MANAGEMENT | Founder/Chief Investment Officer

Minnetonka, MN 55343

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CRD#: 1081385

Professional summary

Bennett Eldon Marks, who also goes by Ben Marks, Bennet Eldon Marks, is a registered financial advisor currently at MARKS GROUP WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC. located in Minnetonka, Minnesota.

Bennett is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1982. Bennett has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 22, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

Biography

Our goal is to improve the quality of life and peace of mind for every client by providing carefully considered financial advice in an environment free from conflicts of interest. We strive to deliver a consistent and special client experience for every client.

Question & Answer

What are your service offerings?

Trust & estate planning

Trading individual securities

Executive services/Equity comp...

Philanthropic services

Financial planning

Retirement planning

What is your current number of clients?

Greater than 100

What is your minimum asset requirement?

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Ben Marks | Bennet Eldon Marks

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.

(1) 11/07/2008 - REAL ESTATE RENTAL - ZUGGPITZE INN LLC - OWN A VACATION RENTAL PROPERTY IN NORTHERN WI. THE PROPERTY IS MANAGED BY A PROPERTY MANAGER. BEN RESPONSIBLE FOR KEEPING IT MAINTAINED. - INVESTMENT RELATED - 1% OF TIME SPENT - NORTHERN WI. (2) 8/1/2021 - FOUNDATION FOR ENDOWMENT OF THE AMERICAN BIRKEBEINER - NOT INVESTMENT RELATED - PO BOX 911, HAYWARD, WI 54843 - ENDOWMENT FUND ESTABLISHED FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUPPORTING AND PROMOTING THE ACTIVITIES OF THE AMERICAN BIRKEBEINER - TRUSTEE EFFECTIVE 8/1/2021 - 1 HOUR PER MONTH OUTSIDE OF SECURITIES TRADING HOURS - ATTEND MEETINGS AND PROVIDE GUIDANCE AS REQUESTED

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

April 14, 2011 - Present

MARKS GROUP WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC.

Office #1: 4350 Baker Road Suite 245, Minnetonka, MN 55343

RIA

CRD#: 148679

Minnetonka, MN

Past

November 7, 2008 - December 31, 2021

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

CRD#: 6413

MINNETONKA, MN

Past

March 10, 2000 - November 14, 2008

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

RIA

CRD#: 8174

WAYZATA, MN

Past

October 15, 1999 - November 14, 2008

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

CRD#: 8174

WAYZATA, MN

Past

March 2, 1998 - October 28, 1999

RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

CRD#: 31194

NEW YORK, NY

Past

July 15, 1994 - March 2, 1998

DAIN RAUSCHER INCORPORATED

CRD#: 7600

Past

August 3, 1987 - July 28, 1994

PIPER SANDLER & CO.

CRD#: 665

MINNEAPOLIS, MN

Past

November 11, 1983 - August 21, 1987

E. F. HUTTON & COMPANY INC

CRD#: 235

Past

December 20, 1982 - November 1, 1983

ARM SECURITIES CORPORATION

CRD#: 932

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".

MARKS GROUP WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC.

INDIGO WEALTH GROUP, INC. | MARKS GROUP WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC.

CRD#: 148679 / SEC#: 801-69685

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/22/2008 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

IAR

means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR

Minnesota
(1/14/2014)

IAR

Texas
(4/14/2011)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 1/18/1983

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 11/19/1983

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 22

Date: 9/16/1983

Direct Participation Programs Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 12/17/1982

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 24

Date: 1/12/2009

General Securities Principal Examination

Current Firm

MARKS GROUP WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC.

INDIGO WEALTH GROUP, INC. | MARKS GROUP WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC.

CRD#: 148679 / SEC#: 801-69685

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/22/2008 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

4350 Baker Road Suite 245, Minnetonka, MN 55343

Mailing Address

Phone number

(952) 582-6100

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (16 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (9/26/2025)

WRAP BROCHURE (9/26/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	4,019
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 1,968,819,528

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Contact information

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Bennett E. Marks

Professional summary

Biography

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Bennett Eldon Marks's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

DAIN RAUSCHER INCORPORATED

PIPER SANDLER & CO.

E. F. HUTTON & COMPANY INC

ARM SECURITIES CORPORATION

Primary Firm SEC Registration

MARKS GROUP WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 63

Date: 1/18/1983

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 11/19/1983

Series 22

Date: 9/16/1983

Series 6

Date: 12/17/1982

Series 24

Date: 1/12/2009

Current Firm

MARKS GROUP WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC.

Contact information

SEC notice filing (16 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

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MARKS GROUP WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC.

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