Leo J. Benson

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CRD#: 2111169

Professional summary

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Leo Joseph Benson, who also goes by Lee Benson, was a registered financial professional .

Leo is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1991. Leo had worked at 15 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 26 exams.

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Aliases

Lee Benson

Other business activities

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RESIDUAL LIFE INSURANCE INCOME POSITION: Owner NATURE: Residual income from the sales of life insurance products prior to my affiliation with Allstate as an EA/PFR.Income is less than $3,000 annually. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 0 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 11/01/2017 ADDRESS: 9540 Plateau Place, Mechanicsville VA 23116, United States DESCRIPTION: Residual income from prior employement/sales activities.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Past

November 10, 2017 - February 9, 2024

ALLSTATE FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 109524

North Chesterfield, VA

Past

November 10, 2017 - February 9, 2024

ALLSTATE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 18272

North Chesterfield, VA

Past

August 3, 2015 - November 8, 2017

CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 15708

MECHANICSVILLE, VA

Past

August 3, 2015 - November 8, 2017

CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 15708

MECHANICSVILLE, VA

Past

September 10, 2014 - August 10, 2015

ONEAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 4173

RICHMOND, VA

Past

September 10, 2014 - August 10, 2015

ONEAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 4173

RICHMOND, VA

Past

January 22, 2014 - October 14, 2014

LATITUDE ADVISORS, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 151001

RICHMOND, VA

Past

July 23, 2012 - December 31, 2013

GRADIENT ADVISORS, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 152665

ARDEN HILLS, MN

Past

July 23, 2012 - December 31, 2013

GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 127701

RICHMOND, VA

Past

March 30, 2009 - August 1, 2012

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 4031

RICHMOND, VA

Past

March 12, 2009 - August 1, 2012

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

CRD#: 4031

RICHMOND, VA

Past

August 22, 2007 - February 23, 2009

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

RIA

CRD#: 105644

RICHMOND, VA

Past

August 22, 2007 - February 23, 2009

CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC

CRD#: 10358

RICHMOND, VA

Past

May 23, 2006 - June 14, 2007

FINANCIAL SECURITY ADVISORY INC

RIA

CRD#: 110746

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA

Past

February 7, 2006 - June 14, 2007

FINANCIAL SECURITY MANAGEMENT, INCORPORATED

CRD#: 43000

RICHMOND, VA

Past

January 16, 2001 - February 14, 2006

ALLSTATE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 18272

RICHMOND, VA

Past

January 13, 2000 - January 22, 2001

FINANCIAL SECURITY MANAGEMENT, INCORPORATED

CRD#: 43000

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA

Past

May 9, 1996 - January 20, 2000

EDWARD JONES

CRD#: 250

ST. LOUIS, MO

Past

November 8, 1994 - May 15, 1996

GUARDIAN INVESTOR SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 6635

NEW YORK, NY

Past

June 24, 1991 - October 24, 1994

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

CRD#: 23131

SCOTTSDALE, AZ

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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ALLSTATE FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

ALLSTATE FINANCIAL ADVISORS LLC | ALLSTATE FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 109524 / SEC#: 801-68510

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/21/2007 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 5/22/2006

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 1/3/1991

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 4/29/1996

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 6/18/1991

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 26

Date: 4/17/2007

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Principal Examination

Current Firm

ALLSTATE FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

ALLSTATE FINANCIAL ADVISORS LLC | ALLSTATE FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 109524 / SEC#: 801-68510

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/21/2007 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

151 N 8th Street, Suite 450, Lincoln, NE 68508

Mailing Address

151 N 8th Street, Suite 450, Lincoln, NE 68508

Phone number

(877) 232-2142

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

337

SEC notice filing (49 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

AFA FORM ADV FIRM BROCHURE 2025 (3/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	280
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 82,015,793

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Leo J. Benson

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

Experience

ALLSTATE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

ONEAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

ONEAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

LATITUDE ADVISORS, LLC

GRADIENT ADVISORS, LLC

GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC

FINANCIAL SECURITY ADVISORY INC

FINANCIAL SECURITY MANAGEMENT, INCORPORATED

ALLSTATE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

FINANCIAL SECURITY MANAGEMENT, INCORPORATED

EDWARD JONES

GUARDIAN INVESTOR SERVICES LLC

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

ALLSTATE FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 5/22/2006

Series 63

Date: 1/3/1991

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 4/29/1996

Series 6

Date: 6/18/1991

Series 26

Date: 4/17/2007

Current Firm

ALLSTATE FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (49 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

ALLSTATE FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

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