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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


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
1)The Benefit Companies Holdings,Inc. Date Incorporated:12/6/1995.Start Date of Relationship:12/6/1995.Not investment related. Description: Holding Company.Title/Position: Vice President. Hours: Less than 5 per/mo. 2)Benefits, Inc. Date Incorporated: 5/21/1982. Start Date of Relationship: 6/6/1988. Not investment related. Description: Insurance. Title/Position: Vice President. Duties: Supervisory/Marketing. Hours: Less than 10 per/mo. 3)BeneTrak, Inc.Date Incorporated: 7/22/1991. Start Date of Relationship: 7/22/1991.Not investment related. Description: Retirement Plan Admin. Title/Position: President.Duties: Supervisory/Marketing. Hours: 40 per/mo. 4)The Benefits Companies of Green Bay. Date Incorporated: 10/10/1991. Start Date of Relationship: 10/10/1991. Not investment related. Description: Insurance. Title/Position: Vice President. Duties: Supervisory/Marketing Hours: Less than 5 per/mo. 5)BenePAC, Inc.Date Incorporated: 8/18/1992. Start Date of Relationship: 8/18/1992. Not investment related. Description: Insurance. Title/Position: Vice President. Duties: Supervisory/Marketing Hours: Less than 5 per/mo. 6)BeneVest, Inc.Date Incorporated: 3/16/1994. Start Date of Relationship: 3/16/1994. Yes -Investment Related. Description: Financial Education. Title/Position: Vice President. Duties: Administrative.Hours: 15 per/mo. 7)BenHR, Inc.Date Incorporated: 12/2/1999. Start Date of Relationship: 12/2/1999. Not investment related. Description: HR Consulting. Title/Position: Vice President. Duties: Supervisory/Marketing Hours:Less than 10 per/mo. 8)BenE-Chex, Inc.Date Incorporated: 4/17/2000. Start Date of Relationship: 4/17/2000. Not investment related. Description: Payroll Services. Title/Position: Vice President. Duties: Supervisory/Marketing.Hours: Less than 10 per/mo. 9)Benefits Shared Services, Inc.Date Incorporated: 5/26/1995. Start Date of Relationship: 5/26/1995. Not investment related. Description: Insurance. Title/Position: Vice President. Duties: Supervisory. Hours: 15 per/mo. 10)BeneTek, Inc.Date Incorporated: 12/6/1995. Start Date of Relationship: 12/6/1995. Not investment related.Description: IT Services.Title/Position: Vice President Duties: Supervisory.Hours: Less than 5 per/mo. 11)SelectONtime, Inc.Date Incorporated: 4/7/2010.Start Date of Relationship: 4/7/2010.Not investment related.Description: Time & Attendance.Title/Position: Vice President Duties: Marketing.Hours: None. 12)Great Lakes PEO, Inc.Date Incorporated: 8/3/2011.Start Date of Relationship: 8/3/2011.Not investment related.Description: Administration Services.Title/Position: Vice President Duties: Not Active.Hours: None. 13)The Benefit Companies, Inc.Date Incorporated: 3/8/2010.Start Date of Relationship: 3/8/2010.Not investment related.Description: Insurance.Title/Position: Vice President.Duties: Supervisory/Marketing.Hours: 20 per/mo. 14)Affordable Care Act Compliance & Services, Inc.Date Incorporated: 2/21/2013.Start Date of Relationship: 2/21/2013.Not investment related.Description: ACA Compliance.Title/Position: President.Duties: Supervisory/Marketing Hours: 20 per/mo.

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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


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

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

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

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
General Industry/Product Exam

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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