Benjamin D. Thornhill
Professional summary
Benjamin Darrow Thornhill, CFP®, who also goes by Ben Darrow Thornhill, Benjamin Thornhill, is a registered financial advisor currently at FIRST FOUNDATION ADVISORS located in Irvine, California.
Benjamin is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1988. Benjamin has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
Start date: 2007
Experience
April 15, 2004 - Present
FIRST FOUNDATION ADVISORS
Office #1: 18101 Von Karman Avenue Ste 700, Irvine, CA 92612September 22, 1995 - June 10, 1998
CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.
March 2, 1994 - January 11, 1995
MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.
February 29, 1992 - December 10, 1993
THE PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA
February 29, 1992 - January 14, 1994
PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.
February 28, 1992 - December 10, 1993
THE PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA
February 28, 1992 - January 14, 1994
PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.
July 21, 1989 - December 10, 1990
THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES
July 21, 1989 - December 10, 1990
EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC
January 18, 1989 - July 22, 1989
FFP SECURITIES, INC.
October 26, 1988 - January 14, 1989
SENTRA SECURITIES CORPORATION
July 20, 1988 - October 29, 1988
AMERICAN CAPITAL CONTRACTUAL SERVICES, INC.
Primary Firm SEC Registration
FIRST FOUNDATION ADVISORS
CRD#: 106075 / SEC#: 801-35973
State Registrations and Notice Filings
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(4/15/2004)
(11/25/2013)
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Current Firm
FIRST FOUNDATION ADVISORS
CRD#: 106075 / SEC#: 801-35973
Contact information
SEC notice filing (32 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 3,945 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 5,445,880,088 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 11/26/2025 | ||
| 12/04/2024 | ||
| 09/27/2024 | ||
| 08/30/2023 | ||
| 02/28/2023 |
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