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John D. Benline

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CRD#: 1212414
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

John Dennis Benline was a registered financial professional .

John is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1983. John had worked at 15 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

August 23, 2018 - February 13, 2019

SECURE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 141195
TUCSON, AZ
Past

August 18, 2011 - August 17, 2018

GLOBAL FINANCIAL PRIVATE CAPITAL, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 132070
ORLAND PARK, IL
Past

November 13, 2007 - August 22, 2011

HORTER INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 119880
FRANKFORT, IL
Past

January 3, 2007 - August 6, 2007

J.W. COLE FINANCIAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 124583
SURPRISE, AZ
Past

August 20, 2004 - December 31, 2006

VARIABLE INVESTMENT ASSOCIATES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 44412
TEA, SD
Past

May 19, 2003 - June 25, 2004

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

May 19, 2003 - June 25, 2004

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

January 14, 2003 - May 6, 2003

MONY SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 4386
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 27, 2000 - November 19, 2002

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 5393
WESTLAKE, TX
Past

June 9, 1997 - December 31, 1999

1717 CAPITAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4082
NEWARK, DE
Past

October 31, 1991 - September 11, 1992

MONY SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 4386
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 3, 1988 - December 24, 1990

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4095
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 3, 1988 - December 24, 1990

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
SPRINGFIELD, MA
Past

October 25, 1985 - June 23, 1988

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
Past

February 11, 1985 - October 22, 1985

MURLAS SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10585
Past

November 22, 1983 - November 30, 1984

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7471

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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SI
SECURE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC
JOSHUA D. MELLBERG, SOLE PROPRIETOR | TAX SMART INVESTING & PLANNING | SENIOR ADVISORS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | SECURE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC | JOSHUA DAVID MELLBERG, LLC DBA SENIOR ADVISORS | JOSHUA DAVID MELLBERG, LLC DBA JD MELLBERG FINANCIAL

CRD#: 141195 / SEC#: 801-80752

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/8/2015 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/8/2015 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/7/2015 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/15/2015 Terminated)
Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/26/2015 Terminated)
Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/8/2015 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/8/2015 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/8/2015 Terminated)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 9/25/2007
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


SI
SECURE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC
JOSHUA D. MELLBERG, SOLE PROPRIETOR | TAX SMART INVESTING & PLANNING | SENIOR ADVISORS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | SECURE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC | JOSHUA DAVID MELLBERG, LLC DBA SENIOR ADVISORS | JOSHUA DAVID MELLBERG, LLC DBA JD MELLBERG FINANCIAL

CRD#: 141195 / SEC#: 801-80752

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/8/2015 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/8/2015 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/7/2015 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/15/2015 Terminated)
Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/26/2015 Terminated)
Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/8/2015 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/8/2015 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/8/2015 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
3067 W. Ina Road #125, Tucson, AZ 85741
Mailing Address
Phone number
(520) 333-4719
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
12

SEC notice filing (19 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A (3/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts825
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 38,291,887

Red Flags


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Company Information


SECURE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 141195

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