James K. Benson

VANGUARD ADVISERS

CHARLOTTE, NC 28262

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CRD#: 1311496

Professional summary

James Kent Benson, CFP®, ChFC®, who also goes by James Benson, Kent Benson, is a registered financial advisor currently at VANGUARD ADVISERS, INC. located in Charlotte, North Carolina and VANGUARD MARKETING CORPORATION 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 1984. James has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

James Benson | Kent Benson

Other business activities

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EMPLOYEE OF THE VANGUARD GROUP, INC. (PARENT COMPANY OF VANGUARD MARKETING CORPORATION) 100 VANGUARD BLVD, MALVERN, PA 19355 NAME OF BUSINESS:Benbrook Imports, Inc.; Non-Investment Related ; ADDRESS: Cookeville, TN ; NATURE OF BUSINESS: Importing wine; POSITION: Owner/CEO; START DATE:09/2016, APPROX. HOURS/MONTH:10 hours, HOURS DEVOTED DURING TRADING HOURS: 0

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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CFP^®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 2001

ChFC^®

Chartered Financial Consultant

Experience

Current

September 6, 2018 - Present

VANGUARD ADVISERS, INC.

Office #1: 1030 Admiral Nelson Ct, Charlotte, NC 28262

RIA

CRD#: 106715

CHARLOTTE, NC

Current

August 22, 2018 - Present

VANGUARD MARKETING CORPORATION

Office #1: 1030 Admiral Nelson Ct, Charlotte, NC 28262

CRD#: 7452

CHARLOTTE, NC

Past

February 8, 1999 - May 3, 2004

INVESTMENT CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.

CRD#: 16443

APPLETON, WI

Past

August 25, 1994 - February 22, 1999

WELLS FARGO BROKERAGE SERVICES, L.L.C.

CRD#: 16100

MINNEAPOLIS, MN

Past

October 26, 1984 - December 5, 1984

HEINER & STOCK, INC.

CRD#: 13974

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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VANGUARD ADVISERS, INC.

VANGUARD ADVISERS INC | VPAS VPFP VFS VANGUARD NAVIGATOR PLUS | VPAS VPFP VFS AMTS VANGUARD NAVIGATOR PLUS | VPAS VPFP VFS AMTS | VANGUARD ADVISERS, INC.

CRD#: 106715 / SEC#: 801-49601

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/28/1995 Approved)

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.

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

North Carolina
(8/22/2018)

IAR

North Carolina
(9/6/2018)

IAR

Texas
(9/6/2018)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 7/27/2018

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 9/24/1998

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 8/22/2018

General Securities Representative Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

VANGUARD ADVISERS, INC.

VANGUARD ADVISERS INC | VPAS VPFP VFS VANGUARD NAVIGATOR PLUS | VPAS VPFP VFS AMTS VANGUARD NAVIGATOR PLUS | VPAS VPFP VFS AMTS | VANGUARD ADVISERS, INC.

CRD#: 106715 / SEC#: 801-49601

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/28/1995 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

100 Vanguard Blvd, Malvern, PA 19355

Mailing Address

Phone number

(610) 669-1000

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

2,225

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

STABLE VALUE (9/29/2025)

VANGUARD MANAGED ACCOUNT PROGRAM AND PERSONAL ONLINE ADVISOR (9/29/2025)

VANGUARD SITUATIONAL ADVISOR BROCHURE (9/29/2025)

VANGUARD STRATEGIC MODEL PORTFOLIOS (9/29/2025)

VANGUARD DIGITAL ADVISOR AND VANGUARD PERSONAL ADVISOR (9/29/2025)

VANGUARD PERSONAL ADVISOR SELECT (9/29/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	698,843
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 300,434,933,763

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
07/24/2025	Cover Page	Report
10/23/2024	Cover Page	Report
06/28/2023	Cover Page	Report

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James K. Benson

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view James Kent Benson's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

VANGUARD MARKETING CORPORATION

INVESTMENT CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.

WELLS FARGO BROKERAGE SERVICES, L.L.C.

HEINER & STOCK, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

VANGUARD ADVISERS, INC.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 63

Date: 7/27/2018

Series 65

Date: 9/24/1998

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 8/22/2018

FINRA

Current Firm

VANGUARD ADVISERS, INC.

Contact information

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

VANGUARD ADVISERS, INC.

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