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Leslie J. Straus

BENEVEST & ASSOCIATES
Brookfield, WI 53045
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CRD#: 2150721
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Professional summary

Leslie Jean Straus, who also goes by Leslie J Schwab, is a registered financial advisor currently at BENEVEST & ASSOCIATES, INC. located in Brookfield, Wisconsin.

Leslie is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1991. Leslie has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

Leslie J Schwab

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

June 5, 2019 - Present

BENEVEST & ASSOCIATES, INC.

Office #1: 250 N Patrick Blvd, Ste100, Brookfield, WI 53045
RIA
CRD#: 299170
Brookfield, WI
Past

April 20, 1993 - June 10, 1994

OGILVIE SECURITY ADVISORS CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 10105
Past

August 6, 1991 - August 12, 1991

FREDERICK & COMPANY, INC.

BD
CRD#: 333
Past

June 17, 1991 - April 14, 1993

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1137

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

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IAR
Wisconsin
(6/5/2019)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 2/20/2018
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 6/13/1991
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 6/13/1991
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Current Firm

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BENEVEST & ASSOCIATES, INC.
BENEVEST & ASSOCIATES, INC.

CRD#: 299170 / SEC#:

Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/5/2019 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
250 N Patrick Blvd, Ste100, Brookfield, WI 53045
Mailing Address
Phone number
(262) 207-1999
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
2

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Company Information

BENEVEST & ASSOCIATES, INC.

CRD#: 299170Brookfield, WI 53045

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