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Benjamin A. Heckart
RIA ADVISORY GROUP
DES MOINES, IA 50309
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CRD#: 1713069
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Professional summary
Benjamin Allen Heckart, who also goes by Ben Heckart, is a registered financial advisor currently at RIA ADVISORY GROUP, LLC located in Des Moines, Iowa.
Benjamin is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1987. Benjamin has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Ben Heckart
Other business activities
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1. SMALL FARMING OPERATION - 09/27/2005
2. INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT FOR VARIOUS INDEPENDENT INSURANCE COMPANIES.
3. 20% OWNER OF BROKERSTREET INSURANCE SERVICES-NON-VARIABLE INSURANCE
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
February 10, 2010 - Present
RIA ADVISORY GROUP, LLC
Office #1: 500 Sw 7th Street Suite 204, Des Moines, IA 50309RIA
CRD#: 152566
DES MOINES, IA
Past
October 3, 2008 - April 23, 2010
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 134139
DANVILLE, IA
Past
October 3, 2008 - April 23, 2010
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.
BD
CRD#: 39543
DANVILLE, IA
Past
September 12, 2006 - October 6, 2008
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
RIA
CRD#: 6413
DANVILLE, IA
Past
September 27, 2005 - October 6, 2008
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
BD
CRD#: 6413
DANVILLE, IA
Past
November 4, 2003 - September 28, 2005
BROKER DEALER FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP.
BD
CRD#: 8073
WEST DES MOINES, IA
Past
August 3, 1987 - November 6, 2003
FBL MARKETING SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 5309
WEST DES MOINES, IA
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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RA
RIA ADVISORY GROUP, LLC
DAKOTA ADVISORY TEAM | TRIPOINT ADVISORY GROUP, LLC | RIEA | RIAG, LLC DBA RIA ADVISORS | RIA ADVISORY GROUP, LLC | PEDERSEN INSURANCE & FINANCIAL SERVICES | LIFESTYLES INVESTMENT STRATEGIES | IEA WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | IEA WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | EA-ADVISORS, LLC | EA ADVISORS
CRD#: 152566 / SEC#: 801-117837
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/2/2020 Approved)Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/2/2020 Terminated)Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/6/2020 Terminated)Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/2/2020 Terminated)Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/5/2020 Terminated)Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/2/2020 Terminated)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.Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations
IAR
Iowa(2/10/2010)
IAR
Texas(12/12/2024)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Current Firm
RA
RIA ADVISORY GROUP, LLC
DAKOTA ADVISORY TEAM | TRIPOINT ADVISORY GROUP, LLC | RIEA | RIAG, LLC DBA RIA ADVISORS | RIA ADVISORY GROUP, LLC | PEDERSEN INSURANCE & FINANCIAL SERVICES | LIFESTYLES INVESTMENT STRATEGIES | IEA WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | IEA WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | EA-ADVISORS, LLC | EA ADVISORS
CRD#: 152566 / SEC#: 801-117837
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/2/2020 Approved)Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/2/2020 Terminated)Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/6/2020 Terminated)Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/2/2020 Terminated)Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/5/2020 Terminated)Texas
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Contact information
Main Address
500 Sw 7th Street Suite 204, Des Moines, IA 50309
Mailing Address
Phone number
(515) 965-8588
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
23
SEC notice filing (13 States and Territories)
Documents
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 3,009 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 456,517,836 |
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CRD#: 152566Des Moines, IA 50309TRUST BUT VERIFY
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