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Benjamin J. Paulding

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CRD#: 2126239
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Benjamin James Paulding, CFP®, who also goes by Ben Paulding, was a registered financial professional .

Benjamin is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1991. Benjamin had worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
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Aliases


Ben Paulding

Other business activities


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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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Certified licenses


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CFP®

Experience


Past

October 27, 2017 - December 31, 2020

CROWN FINANCIAL

RIA
CRD#: 290323
Columbus, MS
Past

May 22, 2013 - December 5, 2015

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 15340
ST. CLOUD, MN
Past

April 5, 2007 - March 31, 2012

MORGAN KEEGAN & COMPANY, LLC

BD
CRD#: 4161
MEMPHIS, TN
Past

January 26, 2005 - April 5, 2007

PFIC SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 34941
FRANKLIN, TN
Past

April 25, 2000 - January 21, 2003

A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 4
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

January 4, 2000 - April 20, 2000

MAIN STREET MANAGEMENT COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 547
BOSTON, MA
Past

June 24, 1996 - December 6, 1999

TRUSTMARK SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 29707
JACKSON, MS
Past

June 21, 1991 - June 1, 1992

WS GRIFFITH SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10410
HARTFORD, CT
Past

June 21, 1991 - October 19, 1992

HOME LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4184

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 3/22/1999
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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CROWN FINANCIAL
CROWN FINANCIAL | CROWN FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 290323 / SEC#:

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Contact information


Main Address
915 3rd Ave North, Columbus, MS 39701
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Company Information


CROWN FINANCIAL

CRD#: 290323

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