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Paul Craven Bennett

Paul Craven Bennett

CFP®, ChFC®
DECISIONMAP WEALTH MANAGEMENT
GREAT FALLS, VA
·CRD# 1933992·34 years experience

Professional Summary

Paul Craven Bennett, CFP®, ChFC® is a registered financial advisor currently at DECISIONMAP WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC located in Great Falls, Virginia. Paul is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1989. Paul has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial PlannerSince 1998
ChFC®
Chartered Financial Consultant

Years of Experience

34 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

DECISIONMAP WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC·CRD# 328429
RIA
746 Walker Road Suite 16, Great Falls, VA 22066
October 20, 2023 - Present
UNITED CAPITAL FINANCIAL ADVISORS·CRD# 134600
RIA
Great Falls, VA
July 1, 2013 - November 3, 2023
C5 WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC·CRD# 142430
RIA
Great Falls, VA
November 21, 2006 - July 1, 2013
MONY SECURITIES CORPORATION·CRD# 4386
RIA
Great Falls, VA
August 20, 2004 - May 25, 2005
PRIVATE WEALTH ADVISERS, LLC·CRD# 116099
RIA
Reston, VA
May 5, 2000 - March 30, 2007
MONY SECURITIES CORPORATION·CRD# 4386
BD
New York, NY
January 21, 1999 - May 25, 2005
JOHN HANCOCK MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY·CRD# 5181
BD
Boston, MA
October 16, 1992 - May 1, 1997
SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.·CRD# 468
BD
Boston, MA
October 16, 1992 - February 9, 1999
FORESTERS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 305
BD
March 20, 1989 - May 11, 1989

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Current Firm

DW
DECISIONMAP WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

DECISIONMAP WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | KATIA WEALTH VENTURES, LLC

CRD#: 328429 / SEC#: 801-128871
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/19/2023 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

746 Walker Road Suite 16, Great Falls, VA 22066

Phone Number

(703) 520-1160

# of Employees

5

SEC notice filing (7 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 7 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

DISCLOSURE BROCHURE FOR DECISIONMAP WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC (3/11/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

799

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$363,433,557

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Other business activities

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1) Author; Not Investment Related; Located at Great Falls, VA; Start Date - 1/8/2012; One Hour Per Month; Duties - Writing and promoting books. 2) Licensed Insurance Agent; Investment Related; At Reported Business Location; Fixed Insurance Sales; Insurance Agent; January 1992; 10hrs/month; 10hrs during securities trading hours; Duties - Selling fixed insurance products.

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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".
DW
DECISIONMAP WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

DECISIONMAP WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | KATIA WEALTH VENTURES, LLC

CRD#: 328429 / SEC#: 801-128871
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/19/2023 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.
IAR
Texas
(8/19/2024)
IAR
Virginia
(10/20/2023)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Jul 1997About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Oct 1992About the Series 63 exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Mar 1999About the Series 7 exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Oct 1992About the Series 6 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed Jan 2000About the Series 24 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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