Charles J. Benway

MAIN STREET FINANCIAL

PURCHASE, NY 10577

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CRD#: 2759047

Professional summary

Charles Joseph Benway, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at MAIN STREET FINANCIAL located in Purchase, New York.

Charles is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. Charles has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 63 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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CFP^®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 2001

Experience

Current

June 15, 2021 - Present

MAIN STREET FINANCIAL

Office #1: 2500 Westchester Ave Suite 107, Purchase, NY 10577

RIA

CRD#: 118130

PURCHASE, NY

Past

August 25, 2011 - December 31, 2012

MAIN STREET FINANCIAL

RIA

CRD#: 118130

MOUNT KISCO, NY

Past

September 8, 2000 - January 29, 2002

CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC

CRD#: 10358

SCHAUMBURG, IL

Past

December 13, 1999 - July 3, 2000

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 46173

NEW YORK, NY

Past

November 13, 1996 - December 7, 1999

C. J. M. PLANNING CORP.

CRD#: 5698

POMPTON LAKES, NJ

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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MAIN STREET FINANCIAL

MAIN STREET FINANCIAL | MAIN STREET FINANCIAL LLC

CRD#: 118130 / SEC#: 801-76458

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/3/2012 Approved)

Connecticut

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/12/2012 Terminated)

New York

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/11/2012 Terminated)

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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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR

New York
(6/15/2021)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 10/1/1996

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 11/12/1996

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Current Firm

MAIN STREET FINANCIAL

MAIN STREET FINANCIAL | MAIN STREET FINANCIAL LLC

CRD#: 118130 / SEC#: 801-76458

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/3/2012 Approved)

Connecticut

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/12/2012 Terminated)

New York

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/11/2012 Terminated)

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Contact information

Main Address

2500 Westchester Ave Suite 107, Purchase, NY 10577

Mailing Address

Phone number

(914) 698-8303

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (4 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

MAIN STREET FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (2/10/2026)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	267
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 71,108,570

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Charles J. Benway

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

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Certified licenses

Experience

MAIN STREET FINANCIAL

MAIN STREET FINANCIAL

CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

C. J. M. PLANNING CORP.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

MAIN STREET FINANCIAL

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 63

Date: 10/1/1996

Series 6

Date: 11/12/1996

Current Firm

MAIN STREET FINANCIAL

Contact information

SEC notice filing (4 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

MAIN STREET FINANCIAL

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