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Daniel J. Bender

MBR FINANCIAL
Houston, TX 77027
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CRD#: 1420428
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Professional summary


Daniel James Bender, who also goes by Dan J Bender, Dan James Bender, Dan Bender, is a registered financial advisor currently at MBR FINANCIAL located in Houston, Texas.

Daniel is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1985. Daniel has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 7, Series 6, Series 22 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Dan J Bender | Dan James Bender | Dan Bender

Other business activities


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1) MBR FINANCIAL, INC. PRINCIPAL. 2000 WEST LOOP SOUTH #1510, HOUSTON, TX 77027. INSURANCE SALES, FEE BASED ASSET MANAGEMENT, FINANCIAL PLANNING. 160 HRS/MO. 2. LA VERN J. BENDER LLC. OPI 01/2012. RAINLAND AGRICULTURAL. PKS FINANCIAL; INVESTMENT RELATED 18 CORPORATE WOODS BLVD ALBANY, NY 12211; FIXED INSURANCE; INSURANCE AGENT; SALES & SERVICE OF FIXED LIFE INSURANCE & ANNUITY CONTRACTS START DATE: 5/2/2014

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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Experience


Current

November 18, 2013 - Present

MBR FINANCIAL

Office #1: 2000 West Loop South Suite 1510, Houston, TX 77027
RIA
CRD#: 168333
Houston, TX
Past

September 27, 2013 - August 29, 2014

PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS

BD
CRD#: 35747
HOUSTON, TX
Past

October 3, 1996 - October 1, 2013

FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 7461
HOUSTON, TX
Past

October 3, 1996 - October 8, 2013

WILLIS JOHNSON & ASSOCIATES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 119759
HOUSTON, TX
Past

October 3, 1996 - October 1, 2013

FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7461
HOUSTON, TX
Past

December 17, 1985 - September 26, 1996

LINCOLN FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 145
RADNOR, PA

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".
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MBR FINANCIAL
MARGOLIS BRADY RAGHAVAN FINANCIAL, INC. | MBR FINANCIAL

CRD#: 168333 / SEC#: 801-78364

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/29/2013 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
Texas
(11/18/2013)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
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Series 63
Date: 12/16/1985
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 11/19/1997
General Securities Principal Examination

Current Firm


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MBR FINANCIAL
MARGOLIS BRADY RAGHAVAN FINANCIAL, INC. | MBR FINANCIAL

CRD#: 168333 / SEC#: 801-78364

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/29/2013 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
2000 West Loop South Suite 1510, Houston, TX 77027
Mailing Address
Phone number
(832) 667-8787
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
10

SEC notice filing (6 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

MBR 2A (3/21/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,396
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 868,165,834

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Company Information


MBR FINANCIAL

CRD#: 168333Houston, TX 77027

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