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Benjamin D. Franklin
CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS
Urbana, IL 61802
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CRD#: 1106497
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Professional summary
Benjamin David Franklin, AIF®, CFP®, who also goes by Ben Franklin, is a registered financial advisor currently at CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS, INC. located in Urbana, Illinois and CFD INVESTMENTS, INC. located in Urbana, Illinois.
Benjamin is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1983. Benjamin has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Ben Franklin
Other business activities
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1. ) Insurance; Investment Related; Urbana, IL 61802; Insurance Sales; Agent , Owner; 2/27/2008; 10 hrs./mo.; sales 2.) Benjamin D. Franklin; Non-Profit Organization; 1606 Willow View RD, Suite 2-F, Urbana, IL 61802; Treasurer; 2/27/2008: 8 hrs./Mo.; Speaking , Board member of NPIM Speaking, Teaching and Bookkeeping 3.) Franklin Wealth Advisors, Inc. DBA ; Investment Related; 1606 Willow View RD, Suite 2-F, Urbana, IL 61802; Tax Preparation and Accounting; Owner; Certified Public Accountant; 08/15/1997; 160 hrs./mo.; Tax Preparation and Oversight 4.)Creative Financial Designs
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®
Start date: 1987
Experience
Current
February 27, 2018 - Present
CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS, INC.
Office #1: 1606 Willow View Road Suite 2-f, Urbana, IL 61802RIA
CRD#: 109032
Urbana, IL
Current
February 27, 2018 - Present
CFD INVESTMENTS, INC.
Office #1: 1606 Willow View Road Suite 2-f, Urbana, IL 61802BD
CRD#: 25427
Urbana, IL
Past
May 30, 2008 - February 28, 2018
FIRST ALLIED SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 32444
URBANA, IL
Past
January 1, 2007 - February 28, 2018
FIRST ALLIED ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 137888
URBANA, IL
Past
May 11, 1998 - January 1, 2007
FFP ADVISORY SERVICES INC
RIA
CRD#: 110778
URBANA, IL
Past
January 18, 1988 - May 30, 2008
FFP SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 16337
URBANA, IL
Past
March 22, 1983 - December 22, 1987
FINANCIAL PLANNERS EQUITY CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 7420
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS, INC.
CFD INVESTMENTS, INC. | CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS, INC.
CRD#: 109032 / SEC#: 801-60153
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Approved)California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/20/2001 Terminated)Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/9/2002 Terminated)Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/20/2002 Terminated)Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/20/2002 Terminated)Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/11/2001 Terminated)Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/19/2006 Terminated)Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)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.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
Alabama(2/27/2018)
RR
Arizona(3/3/2020)
RR
California(3/23/2022)
RR
Florida(2/27/2018)
RR
Georgia(6/4/2021)
RR
Illinois(2/27/2018)
IAR
Illinois(2/27/2018)
RR
Indiana(2/28/2018)
RR
Kentucky(2/27/2018)
RR
Michigan(2/27/2018)
RR
Oklahoma(8/11/2023)
RR
Oregon(2/27/2018)
RR
South Carolina(2/27/2018)
RR
Texas(2/27/2018)
RR
Wisconsin(2/27/2018)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
CF
CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS, INC.
CFD INVESTMENTS, INC. | CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS, INC.
CRD#: 109032 / SEC#: 801-60153
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Approved)California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/20/2001 Terminated)Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/9/2002 Terminated)Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/20/2002 Terminated)Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/20/2002 Terminated)Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/11/2001 Terminated)Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/19/2006 Terminated)Ohio
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Contact information
Main Address
2704 S Goyer Rd, Kokomo, IN 46902
Mailing Address
P.o. Box # 2244, Kokomo, IN 46904-2244
Phone number
(765) 453-9600
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
150
SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)
Documents
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 14,029 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 2,478,773,967 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 11/22/2024 | ||
| 01/05/2024 | ||
| 01/10/2023 |
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