Benjamin M. Leshem
Professional summary
Benjamin Moshe Leshem, who also goes by Ben Leshem, is a registered financial advisor currently at WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC located in Highland Park, Illinois.
Benjamin is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1986. Benjamin has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 31, Series 7 and Series 3 exams.
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
Experience
June 5, 2019 - Present
WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC
Office #1: 1849 Green Bay Rd Ste 200, Highland Park, IL 60035June 5, 2019 - Present
WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC
Office #1: 1849 Green Bay Rd Ste 200, Highland Park, IL 60035February 2, 2007 - June 5, 2019
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC
February 2, 2007 - June 5, 2019
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC
March 8, 1999 - February 6, 2007
MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.
January 25, 1999 - February 6, 2007
MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.
June 17, 1996 - January 26, 1999
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
February 6, 1987 - May 20, 1987
B.C. CHRISTOPHER SECURITIES CO.
November 21, 1986 - February 13, 1987
BLUNT ELLIS & LOEWI INCORPORATED
Primary Firm SEC Registration
WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC
CRD#: 11025 / SEC#: 801-57434, 8-28721
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Exams
FINRA
Current Firm
WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC
CRD#: 11025 / SEC#: 801-57434, 8-28721
Contact information
SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
Documents
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| WACHOVIA SECURITIES FINANCIAL HOLDINGS, LLC | SOLE MEMBER | |
| CRAVEN, JAMES J | BOARD OF MANAGERS | 4323533 |
| GINDI, SOL | BOARD OF MANAGERS | 4903526 |
| KARANIK, ERIK ANTHONY | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER / BOARD OF MANAGERS | 2260890 |
| LACEY, PAUL | PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER/CONTROL PRINCIPAL | 5616656 |
| MARKMANN, DAVID FRANZ | DESIGNATED TEXAS OFFICER | 2637778 |
| PATEL, RAKESH | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 5385585 |
| SANKOVICH, PAUL CAMERON | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 2475029 |
| TA, KIMBERLY CROWDER | BOARD OF MANAGERS/CONTROL PRINCIPAL | 4717506 |
| TYERS, JOHN R | PRESIDENT/BOARD OF MANAGERS/CONTROL PRINCIPAL | 2632380 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 401,726 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 197,360,196,619 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 35 |
| Arbitration | 39 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
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| 01/24/2025 | ||
| 12/11/2023 | ||
| 02/17/2023 |
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Company Information
WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC
PartnerCRD#: 11025Highland Park, IL 60035TRUST BUT VERIFY
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