Kimberly A. Benko
Professional summary
Kimberly Ann Benko, who also goes by Kimberly Ann Dula, N/a N/a, is a registered financial advisor currently at WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC located in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.
Kimberly is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1995. Kimberly has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 31, Series 7, Series 9 and Series 10 exams.
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
Experience
July 2, 2026 - Present
WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC
Office #1: 3801 Pga Blvd [satellite], Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410July 1, 2026 - Present
WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC
Office #1: 3801 Pga Blvd [satellite], Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410August 31, 2016 - July 1, 2026
TRUIST ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.
April 29, 2016 - December 31, 2016
TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
April 26, 2016 - July 1, 2026
TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
October 1, 2000 - April 22, 2016
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC
October 1, 2000 - April 22, 2016
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC
October 24, 1995 - October 1, 2000
FIRST UNION BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.
July 3, 1995 - December 13, 1996
LEGEND EQUITIES CORPORATION
Primary Firm SEC Registration
WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC
CRD#: 11025 / SEC#: 801-57434, 8-28721
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Exams
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional ExaminationFINRA
Current Firm
WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC
CRD#: 11025 / SEC#: 801-57434, 8-28721
Contact information
SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
Documents
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| WACHOVIA SECURITIES FINANCIAL HOLDINGS, LLC | SOLE MEMBER | |
| CRAVEN, JAMES J | BOARD OF MANAGERS | 4323533 |
| GINDI, SOL | BOARD OF MANAGERS | 4903526 |
| KARANIK, ERIK ANTHONY | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER / BOARD OF MANAGERS | 2260890 |
| LACEY, PAUL | PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER/CONTROL PRINCIPAL | 5616656 |
| MARKMANN, DAVID FRANZ | DESIGNATED TEXAS OFFICER | 2637778 |
| PATEL, RAKESH | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 5385585 |
| SANKOVICH, PAUL CAMERON | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 2475029 |
| TA, KIMBERLY CROWDER | BOARD OF MANAGERS/CONTROL PRINCIPAL | 4717506 |
| TYERS, JOHN R | PRESIDENT/BOARD OF MANAGERS/CONTROL PRINCIPAL | 2632380 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 401,726 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 197,360,196,619 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 35 |
| Arbitration | 39 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 12/17/2025 | ||
| 01/24/2025 | ||
| 12/11/2023 | ||
| 02/17/2023 |
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Company Information
WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC
CRD#: 11025Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410TRUST BUT VERIFY
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