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Michael J. Marion

BENEFIT FUNDING SERVICES
Scottsdale, AZ 85253
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CRD#: 1201109
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Professional summary


Michael Joseph Marion is a registered financial professional currently at BENEFIT FUNDING SERVICES, LLC located in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Michael is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1983. Michael has worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 6TO, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

September 23, 2025 - Present

BENEFIT FUNDING SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 7001 N Scottsdale Rd, Sye 1055, Scottsdale, AZ 85253Office #2: 7700 Irvine Center Drive, Suite 800, Irvine, CA 92618
BD
CRD#: 44079
Scottsdale, AZ
Past

September 30, 2009 - August 31, 2017

BMA SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 108219
Irvine, CA
Past

August 16, 2006 - September 28, 2009

OGILVIE SECURITY ADVISORS CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 10105
SANTA ANA, CA
Past

August 9, 2000 - September 28, 2009

OGILVIE SECURITY ADVISORS CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 10105
SANTA ANA, CA
Past

July 6, 1998 - September 5, 2000

UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA A LIMITED PARTNER

BD
CRD#: 20804
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

April 3, 1997 - June 2, 1998

MUTUAL SERVICE CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 4806
BOSTON, MA
Past

January 25, 1994 - June 11, 1996

SANTA FE SECURITIES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 31491
SOLANA BEACH, CA
Past

November 9, 1992 - April 15, 1997

QUEST SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6828
FAIR OAKS, CA
Past

March 21, 1989 - November 9, 1992

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

January 23, 1986 - January 16, 1988

ASSOCIATED SECURITIES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 12969
Past

May 10, 1984 - January 27, 1986

TITAN/VALUE EQUITIES GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6359
Past

October 19, 1983 - May 14, 1984

WEALTH RESOURCE CAPITAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 10367

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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

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
Arizona
(9/29/2025)
RR
California
(10/6/2025)
RR
Nevada
(10/6/2025)
RR
South Dakota
(10/6/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 10/3/2025
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 9/23/2025
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


BF
BENEFIT FUNDING SERVICES, LLC
BENEFIT FUNDING SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 44079 / SEC#: , 8-50527

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Los Angeles district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
100 Spectrum Center Drive Suite 400, Irvine, CA 92618
Mailing Address
100 Spectrum Center Drive Suite 400, Irvine, CA 92618
Phone number
(424) 476-5445
Established
Nevada since 09/11/1997
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (49 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
BFS HOLDINGS, LLCOWNER
WEBB, WILLIAM DUDLEY JRPRESIDENT, FINOP AND CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER1256777

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Company Information


BENEFIT FUNDING SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 44079Scottsdale, AZ 85253

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