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Michael J. Benenson
BAY COLONY ADVISORS
GREENWICH, CT
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CRD#: 1107698
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Professional summary
Michael James Benenson is a registered financial advisor currently at BAY COLONY ADVISORS located in Greenwich, Connecticut.
Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1984. Michael has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7 and Series 8 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
March 1, 2018 - Present
BAY COLONY ADVISORS
RIA
CRD#: 152583
GREENWICH, CT
Past
July 13, 2016 - March 22, 2018
QUESTAR ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 133358
STAMFORD, CT
Past
August 8, 1995 - September 3, 2004
BMO CAPITAL MARKETS CORP.
BD
CRD#: 16686
NEW YORK, NY
Past
August 23, 1984 - January 23, 1995
LAZARD FRERES & CO. LLC
BD
CRD#: 2528
NEW YORK, NY
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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BAY COLONY ADVISORS
ALLEGIANCE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC. | WINDSOR WEALTH MANAGEMENT | TEWKS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | SENTINEL ADVISORY SERVICES | PENSION & WEALTH MANAGEMENT ADVISORS | LEONARD FINANCIAL GROUP | LEGACY FINANCIAL | HAGIN INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | GREENHAVEN FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | GLAZIER FINANCIAL ADVISORS | ESSENTIAL ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC | EMERALD WEALTH ADVISORS | CHRISTOPHER LEE FINANCIAL | CASTLE HILL FINANCIAL | BUSINESS BENEFITS, INC. | BAY COLONY ADVISORY GROUP, INC. | BAY COLONY ADVISORS | ASYMMETRIC CAPITAL ADVISORY
CRD#: 152583 / SEC#: 801-107792
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/17/2016 Approved)Connecticut
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/3/2016 Terminated)Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/19/2016 Terminated)Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/10/2014 Terminated)North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/24/2016 Terminated)Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/19/2016 Terminated)State Registrations and Notice Filings
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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
Connecticut(3/1/2018)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 8
Date: 5/21/1998
General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module)Current Firm
BC
BAY COLONY ADVISORS
ALLEGIANCE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC. | WINDSOR WEALTH MANAGEMENT | TEWKS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | SENTINEL ADVISORY SERVICES | PENSION & WEALTH MANAGEMENT ADVISORS | LEONARD FINANCIAL GROUP | LEGACY FINANCIAL | HAGIN INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | GREENHAVEN FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | GLAZIER FINANCIAL ADVISORS | ESSENTIAL ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC | EMERALD WEALTH ADVISORS | CHRISTOPHER LEE FINANCIAL | CASTLE HILL FINANCIAL | BUSINESS BENEFITS, INC. | BAY COLONY ADVISORY GROUP, INC. | BAY COLONY ADVISORS | ASYMMETRIC CAPITAL ADVISORY
CRD#: 152583 / SEC#: 801-107792
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/17/2016 Approved)Connecticut
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/3/2016 Terminated)Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/19/2016 Terminated)Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/10/2014 Terminated)North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/24/2016 Terminated)Texas
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Contact information
Main Address
86 Baker Avenue Extension Suite 310, Concord, MA 01742
Mailing Address
Phone number
(978) 369-7200
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
36
SEC notice filing (26 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 4,039 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 1,263,305,046 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 10/06/2025 | ||
| 09/25/2024 | ||
| 10/24/2023 |
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