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James E. Benfield

P.J. ROBB VARIABLE
Jasper, GA
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CRD#: 2133289
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Professional summary


James Earl Benfield, who also goes by James E Benfield, James Earl Benfield, is a registered financial professional currently at P.J. ROBB VARIABLE, LLC located in Jasper, Georgia.

James is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1991. James has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 6 and Series 26 exams.

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Question & Answer


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No

Aliases


James E Benfield | James Earl Benfield

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

January 10, 2025 - Present

P.J. ROBB VARIABLE, LLC

BD
CRD#: 38339
Jasper, GA
Past

January 15, 2016 - January 2, 2025

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

BD
CRD#: 4031
GASTONIA, NC
Past

January 3, 2014 - January 29, 2016

METLIFE INVESTORS DISTRIBUTION COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 107622
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

February 16, 2010 - August 23, 2011

SUN LIFE FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5496
WELLESLEY HILLS, MA
Past

October 31, 2007 - March 1, 2010

METLIFE INVESTORS DISTRIBUTION COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 107622
NEW YORK CITY, NY
Past

April 10, 1991 - May 3, 1995

THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES

BD
CRD#: 4039
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 10, 1991 - May 3, 1995

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
NEW YORK, NY

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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

RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
North Carolina
(1/10/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 1/9/2014
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


PR
P.J. ROBB VARIABLE, LLC
P.J. ROBB VARIABLE CORPORATION | P.J. ROBB VARIABLE, LLC

CRD#: 38339 / SEC#: , 8-48197

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New Orleans district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
6075 Poplar Ave Suite 400, Memphis, TN 38119
Mailing Address
6075 Poplar Ave Suite 400, Memphis, TN 38119
Phone number
(901) 722-5433
Established
Tennessee since 02/21/1995
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
CRUMP LIFE INSURANCE SERVICES, LLCOWNER
COLLINS, HEATHER MARIEASSISTANT TREASURER AND PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER5851459
CORDLE, COYE BAXTER IIICHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER, AML OFFICER & PRIVACY OFFICER4544954
HARRISON, BRUCE ANDREWPRESIDENT, CEO AND CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD / DIRECTOR2232934
MERCHANT, JEFFREY SCHIIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER / TREASURER / PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER / DIRECTOR4668892
SCHUYLER, JOHN EDWINSECRETARY AND DIRECTOR1056044
STAHLNECKER, ERIN ELIZABETHALTERNATE PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER6606934

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Company Information


P.J. ROBB VARIABLE, LLC

CRD#: 38339Jasper, GA

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