James P. Benson
Professional summary
James Paul Benson II is a registered financial advisor currently at OSAIC WEALTH, INC. located in Baxter, Minnesota.
James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. James has worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
Experience
February 1, 2024 - Present
OSAIC WEALTH, INC.
Office #1: 7590 Design Rd, Baxter, MN 56425Office #2: 4023 State Street Suite 160, Bismarck, ND 58503Office #3: 155 2nd St. Sw Suite B, Perham, MN 56573February 1, 2024 - Present
OSAIC WEALTH, INC.
Office #1: 7590 Design Rd, Baxter, MN 56425Office #2: 4023 State Street Suite 160, Bismarck, ND 58503Office #3: 155 2nd St. Sw Suite B, Perham, MN 56573June 29, 2023 - February 2, 2024
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
August 16, 2016 - February 12, 2024
ADVISORNET WEALTH PARTNERS
March 28, 2016 - June 29, 2023
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
March 28, 2016 - February 2, 2024
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
April 3, 2012 - February 28, 2017
CORNERSTONE INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC
August 2, 2005 - April 7, 2016
NATIONAL PLANNING CORPORATION
January 20, 2005 - April 7, 2016
NATIONAL PLANNING CORPORATION
May 21, 2004 - February 7, 2005
VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
November 5, 1998 - May 26, 2004
IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
November 5, 1998 - May 26, 2004
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
March 21, 1997 - December 31, 1997
WMA SECURITIES, INC.
February 21, 1996 - May 1, 1996
JOHN G. KINNARD AND COMPANY, INCORPORATED
Primary Firm SEC Registration
OSAIC WEALTH, INC.
CRD#: 23131 / SEC#: 801-54859, 8-40218
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Exams
FINRA
Current Firm
OSAIC WEALTH, INC.
CRD#: 23131 / SEC#: 801-54859, 8-40218
Contact information
SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| OSAIC, INC. | SHAREHOLDER | |
| CORNICK, GREGORY ALLEN | CEO, PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR | 3132991 |
| FORD, ERINN JUNE | DIRECTOR | 2176816 |
| MIHAL, SHAWN MICHAEL | SVP, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 3262384 |
| MITCHELL, CHRISTOPHER MILLS | CORPORATE TREASURER, FINANCIAL PRINCIPAL | 2420144 |
| PRICE, JAMES DALE | CHAIRMAN | 1243224 |
| SCHLUETER, MATTHEW ADAM | EVP, OPERATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS, DIRECTOR | 2627931 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 797,559 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 200,266,275,275 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 50 |
| Arbitration | 31 |
| Bond | 7 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 11/14/2025 | ||
| 12/18/2024 | ||
| 01/26/2024 |
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