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James M. Benjamson

IP FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES LLC
Battle Ground, WA
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CRD#: 1161623
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Professional summary


James Martin Benjamson is a registered financial advisor currently at IP FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES LLC located in Battle Ground, Washington and INNOVATION PARTNERS LLC located in Charlotte, North Carolina.

James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1983. James has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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)I AM THE SOLE PROPRIETOR OF JAMES BENJAMSON CPA. MY RELATIONSHIP WITH THIS BUSINESS BEGAN 1979 AND I DEVOTE 30 HRS/MO (6 HRS DURING TRADING); THIS IS A CPA PRACTICE,ACCOUNTING & TAX PREPARATION, PLANNING SERVICE AND IS NOT INVESTMENT RELATED; (2) START DATE 2015 I DEVOTE 4 HRS/MO (1 HR DURING TRADING) AS AGENT/INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR FOR INSURANCE. THIS IS NOT INVESTMENT RELATED, I RECEIVE REFERRAL FEES FOR COMMERCIAL INSURANCE. (3) START DATE 2019 I AM THE BOOKKEEPER FOR CWC TRADING INC. THIS IS NOT INVESTMENT RELATED AND IS MY WIFE'S 'C' CORPORATION THAT & IS USED TO SELL ONLINE VIA EBAY AND AMAZON. BUSINESS ADDRESS FOR ALL OF ABOVE IS THE SAME AS THE BRANCH.

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

April 18, 2024 - Present

IP FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 305772
Battle Ground, WA
Current

April 19, 2024 - Present

INNOVATION PARTNERS LLC

Office #1: 5950 Fairview Road Suite 140, Charlotte, NC 28210
RIA
BD
CRD#: 146344
Charlotte, NC
Past

February 21, 2002 - May 6, 2024

CROWN CAPITAL SECURITIES, L.P.

RIA
CRD#: 6312
BATTLE GROUND, WA
Past

July 31, 1999 - May 6, 2024

CROWN CAPITAL SECURITIES, L.P.

BD
CRD#: 6312
BATTLE GROUND, WA
Past

March 31, 1999 - July 29, 1999

MUTUAL SERVICE CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 4806
BOSTON, MA
Past

April 4, 1990 - March 31, 1999

TITAN/VALUE EQUITIES GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6359
IRVINE, CA
Past

January 1, 1990 - April 10, 1990

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 23131
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

July 3, 1986 - October 25, 1988

COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL NETWORK

BD
CRD#: 8032
Past

February 24, 1986 - March 19, 1986

PW SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6775
Past

July 21, 1983 - July 26, 1985

TITAN/VALUE EQUITIES GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6359

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".
IF
IP FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES LLC
DEEMER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | IP FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES LLC | INNOVATION PARTNERS FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 305772 / SEC#: 801-117481

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/17/2019 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.
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

IAR
Washington
(4/18/2024)
RR
Washington
(4/19/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 2/11/2002
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


IF
IP FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES LLC
DEEMER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | IP FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES LLC | INNOVATION PARTNERS FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 305772 / SEC#: 801-117481

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/17/2019 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
5950 Fairview Road, Suite 140, Charlotte, NC 28210
Mailing Address
Phone number
(980) 326-3335
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
112

SEC notice filing (48 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CHASE CARLIN ADV PART 2B (11/3/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts2,887
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 456,110,407

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Company Information


IP FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 305772Battle Ground, WA

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