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Bennie E. Stephenson

CRD#: 2327699
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Bennie Eugene Stephenson JR

Professional summary


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That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Bennie Eugene Stephenson JR, CFP®, who also goes by Ben E Stephenson Jr, Ben E Stephenson, Ben Eugene Stephenson Jr, Bennie Eugene Stephenson, Bennie Stephenson, was a registered financial professional .

Bennie is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1993. Bennie had worked at 13 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 31, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Ben E Stephenson Jr | Ben E Stephenson | Ben Eugene Stephenson Jr | Bennie Eugene Stephenson | Bennie Stephenson

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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CFP®

Experience


Past

November 7, 2025 - May 29, 2026

MERCER GLOBAL ADVISORS INC.

RIA
CRD#: 147363
NEWPORT BEACH, CA
Past

March 27, 2013 - June 25, 2013

PERSONAL FINANCIAL GROUP

RIA
CRD#: 116806
OVERLAND PARK, KS
Past

March 22, 2013 - May 7, 2013

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
OVERLAND PARK, KS
Past

September 26, 2012 - March 5, 2013

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
OVERLAND PARK, KS
Past

September 19, 2012 - March 5, 2013

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
OVERLAND PARK, KS
Past

April 23, 2010 - February 6, 2012

MORGAN STANLEY

RIA
CRD#: 149777
OVERLAND PARK, KS
Past

March 31, 2010 - February 6, 2012

MORGAN STANLEY

BD
CRD#: 149777
OVERLAND PARK, KS
Past

December 21, 2007 - December 21, 2007

FINANCIAL ENGINES ADVISOR CENTER, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 109238
OVERLAND PARK, KS
Past

August 6, 2007 - December 12, 2007

WATERSTONE FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10078
LEAWOOD, KS
Past

August 2, 2007 - December 12, 2007

WATERSTONE FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 10078
LEAWOOD, KS
Past

February 5, 2002 - December 31, 2005

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10409
OVERLAND PARK, KS
Past

January 10, 2002 - December 31, 2005

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
SPRINGFIELD, MA
Past

January 1, 2002 - December 15, 2005

LEGACY FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 113885
OVERLAND PARK, KS
Past

August 3, 1998 - January 23, 2002

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4095
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 3, 1998 - January 23, 2002

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
SPRINGFIELD, MA
Past

January 30, 1994 - January 5, 1999

METLIFE INVESTORS DISTRIBUTION COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6695
NEWPORT BEACH, CA
Past

July 6, 1993 - September 8, 1993

LINCOLN FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 145
RADNOR, PA
Past

March 15, 1993 - June 9, 1993

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
SPRINGFIELD, MA

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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MERCER GLOBAL ADVISORS INC.
MERCER ADVISORS | MERCER GLOBAL ADVISORS INC.

CRD#: 147363 / SEC#: 801-69271

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/30/2008 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 4/22/2010
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 4/30/2010
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


MG
MERCER GLOBAL ADVISORS INC.
MERCER ADVISORS | MERCER GLOBAL ADVISORS INC.

CRD#: 147363 / SEC#: 801-69271

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/30/2008 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
1200 17th Street Suite 2000, Denver, CO 80202
Mailing Address
Phone number
(888) 885-8101
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1,166

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)


Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

MERCER ADVISORS ADV 2A 12/24/2025 (12/24/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts99,044
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 60,256,270,580

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
10/29/2025
Cover Page
07/31/2024
09/28/2023

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Company Information


MERCER GLOBAL ADVISORS INC.

CRD#: 147363

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