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Scott B. Hinkle

BENEFIT FUNDING SERVICES
Encinitas, CA
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CRD#: 2878037
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Professional summary


Scott Brian Hinkle, CFP®, who also goes by Scott B Hinkle, is a registered financial advisor currently at BENEFIT FUNDING SERVICES, LLC located in Encinitas, California.

Scott is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1997. Scott has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, Series 6TO, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Scott B Hinkle

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Start date: 1999

Experience


Current

March 17, 2025 - Present

BENEFIT FUNDING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 44079
Encinitas, CA
Past

August 19, 2024 - March 7, 2025

WORLD EQUITY GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 29087
SCHAUMBURG, IL
Past

September 16, 1999 - December 15, 2009

INDEPENDENT ADVISERS GROUP CORP

RIA
CRD#: 106684
SOLANA BEACH, CA
Past

August 12, 1999 - March 10, 2010

OSAIC FS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 3870
SOLANA BEACH, CA
Past

January 2, 1998 - March 10, 2010

OSAIC FS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3870
SOLANA BEACH, CA
Past

August 27, 1997 - November 13, 1997

CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 30833
ANAHEIM, CA

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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

RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

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California
(3/17/2025)
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Colorado
(3/17/2025)
RR
Connecticut
(4/1/2025)
RR
Florida
(3/17/2025)
RR
Georgia
(4/3/2025)
RR
Maine
(4/3/2025)
RR
Nevada
(3/17/2025)
RR
New Jersey
(3/17/2025)
RR
North Carolina
(4/1/2025)
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North Dakota
(4/7/2025)
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Ohio
(3/17/2025)
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Oregon
(3/17/2025)
RR
Virginia
(3/17/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 8/26/2024
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 8/19/2024
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


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BENEFIT FUNDING SERVICES, LLC
BENEFIT FUNDING SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 44079 / SEC#: , 8-50527

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Los Angeles district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
100 Spectrum Center Drive Suite 400, Irvine, CA 92618
Mailing Address
100 Spectrum Center Drive Suite 400, Irvine, CA 92618
Phone number
(424) 476-5445
Established
Nevada since 09/11/1997
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (49 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
BFS HOLDINGS, LLCOWNER
WEBB, WILLIAM DUDLEY JRPRESIDENT, FINOP AND CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER1256777

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Company Information


BENEFIT FUNDING SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 44079Encinitas, CA

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