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Benjamin Wozniak

CHICAGO OAKBROOK FINANCIAL GROUP
ITASCA, IL 60143
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CRD#: 1173795
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Professional summary

Benjamin Wozniak is a registered financial advisor currently at CHICAGO OAKBROOK FINANCIAL GROUP located in Itasca, Illinois.

Benjamin is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1983. Benjamin has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

May 1, 2026 - Present

CHICAGO OAKBROOK FINANCIAL GROUP

Office #1: 500 Park Blvd Suite 165c, Itasca, IL 60143
RIA
CRD#: 333344
ITASCA, IL
Past

October 17, 2016 - April 30, 2026

COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL NETWORK

RIA
CRD#: 8032
WALTHAM, MA
Past

October 17, 2016 - April 30, 2026

COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL NETWORK

BD
CRD#: 8032
WALTHAM, MA
Past

September 8, 2009 - October 31, 2016

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
ITASCA, IL
Past

September 8, 2009 - October 31, 2016

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
ITASCA, IL
Past

April 3, 2002 - September 8, 2009

MUTUAL SERVICE CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 4806
ITASCA, IL
Past

February 14, 2000 - September 8, 2009

MUTUAL SERVICE CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 4806
ITASCA, IL
Past

August 9, 1983 - February 23, 2000

MONY SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 4386
NEW YORK, NY

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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CHICAGO OAKBROOK FINANCIAL GROUP
401K TEAM | COFG ADVISORS, LLC | CHICAGO OAKBROOK FINANCIAL GROUP

CRD#: 333344 / SEC#: 801-131428

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/6/2024 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
Illinois
(5/1/2026)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 1/28/2002
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 5/5/1986
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 3/26/2001
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 8/8/1983
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Current Firm

CO
CHICAGO OAKBROOK FINANCIAL GROUP
401K TEAM | COFG ADVISORS, LLC | CHICAGO OAKBROOK FINANCIAL GROUP

CRD#: 333344 / SEC#: 801-131428

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/6/2024 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
903 Commerce Drive, Suite 300, Oak Brook, IL 60523
Mailing Address
Phone number
(630) 954-5572
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
19

SEC notice filing (15 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

2025 ADV PART 2 BROCHURE (2/18/2026)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts4,345
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,209,198,018

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Company Information

CHICAGO OAKBROOK FINANCIAL GROUP

CRD#: 333344Itasca, IL 60143

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