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Peter J. Bender
AVANTAX PLANNING PARTNERS
Saginaw, MI 48604
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CRD#: 2892986
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Professional summary
Peter John Bender, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at AVANTAX PLANNING PARTNERS, INC. located in Saginaw, Michigan and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Saginaw, Michigan.
Peter is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1997. Peter has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 6TO, SIE and Series 6 exams.
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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
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Other business activities
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1) (dba)YEO & YEO WEALTH MGMT, IR, Fin Adv, Fin Svcs, 01/2019, 5300 Bay Rd, Ste 300, Saginaw MI, DBA for inv rel bus activities 2) AVANTAX PLANNING PARTNERS, IR, 5300 Bay Rd, Ste 300, Saginaw, Fin Svcs, Inv Adv Rep, 04/2018, Fin Svcs 3) WELLSPRING LUTHERAN SERVICE, NIR, Treas, Sr/Family Svcs, 3 HPM/ 0 Trading, 01/2010, 4110 Pier North, Flint MI, Attend board meetings, conf. calls 4) ST LORENZ LUTHERAN CHURCH FOUNDATION, NIR, Fin Comm, Church Foundation, 1 HPM/ 0 Hrs, 01/2002; Frankenmuth MI, Attend qtrly meetings, review inv portfolio, review results w/ inv adv 5) CAMP ROTARY FOUNDATION, NIR, Treas, Youth Camp, HRS 1, HRS 0, 01/1998, Hemlock MI, Attend meetings, pay bills, deposit donations 6) YEO & YEO, PC, NIR, Principal, Acctng, HRS 150, 10/1988, Saginaw MI, tax/financial acctng & consulting. 7) REAL ESTATE OWNERSHIP, NIR, Mbr/Owner, Real estate, 1 HPM w/ 1 HPR during trading, 01/2007, 5300 Bay Rd, Ste 100, Saginaw MI; Entity owns & leases real estate prop. used by Yeo & Yeo, P.C. I am a mbr-owner w/ other partners of Yeo & Yeo, P.C. I do not perform any specific day-to-day duties other than high level planning as owner occ. 8) YEO & YEO, PC, NIR, Principal, Ttee svcs for clients, HRS 1, HRS 1, 01/2007, 5300 Bay Rd, Ste 100, Saginaw MI, As ttee for these clients' trusts, I perform tax prep & acctng svcs 9) Ttee for Yeo & Yeo 401k Plan; 5300 Bay Rd, Ste 100, Saginaw, MI; Ttee, I'm one of the named ttees of the CPA firm; NIR, start 01/01/2020; 5 HPM. 10) RMB FARMS LLC; Managing Mbr; Real estate holding entity. Children each own 20%; NIR; HRS 1; HRS 0; START: 12/06/21; 1 Mission Ridge, Frankenmuth MI; collect rent and pay bills. Make annual distributions. 11) YEO & YEO WEALTH MGMT, LLC; Advisor; Provide inv adv svs and fin planning for clients; IR; HRS 100; HRS 100; 02/01/2020; SAGINAW MI 48604; Meet w/ clients to discuss fin plan and rev inv. 12) ST. LORENZ LUTHERAN CHURCH; VP; attend monthly Church council meetings, serve on various committees; NIR; HRS 10; HRS 1; 01/01/2022; Frankenmuth MI 48734; Vote on church motions 13) THE VRW IRREV TRST; Successor Trustee; Successor trustee for non-advisory client; NIR; HRS 5; HRS 5; 01/01/2012; Saginaw MI 48604; trust administration services; 14) THE BETTY WEISS ILIT; Trustee; Trustee for ILIT; NIR; HRS 5; HRS 5; 03/01/2012; Saginaw MI 48604; I provide bill pay services, issue Crummey letters, and ILIT policy reviews 15) ST. LORENZ CHURCH FOUNDATION; Finance Committee Member; Non profit; NIR; HRS 5; HRS 0; 01/01/2002; Frankenmuth MI 48734; attend meetings and review the investment portfolio with their advisors. 16) Valley Lutheran High School Foundation; Board member; The VL Foundation supports the long-term mission of VLHS; NIR; 1; 0; 09/25/2023; Frankenmuth MI 48603; Attend quarterly Board meetings 17) GFJ Trust; Co-Trustee; Distribute income annually to the beneficiary; NIR; 0; 0; 11/01/2023; Saginaw MI 48604; tax prep and planning purposes 18) CONCORDIA CENTER FOR THE FAMILY; Board of Directors- Treasurer; Their mission is to develop leaders in member churches to teach and mentor church members in the area of home centered family discipleship; NIR; HRS 5; HRS 5; 04/01/2024; Ann Arbor MI 48105; Attend meetings, monitor activity in QuickBooks, prepare financial statements, approving bills and payroll for payment 19) YEO & YEO WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC; Advisor; Financial planning for clients; IR; HRS 30; HRS 30; 02/01/2020; SAGINAW MI 48604; Provide financial planning for clients. Meeting with clients to discuss their financial plan and review investments. 20) ST. LORENZ CHURCH FOUNDATION; Executive Director; Not-for-profit charitable foundation; IR; HRS 50; HRS 50; 07/01/2024; Frankenmuth MI 48734; Working with Church & School staff to write grants to the Foundation; develop operational budget; oversee prudent fiscal management of Foundation funds; meeting with Church member to help in making donations to the Foundation.
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Certified licenses
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CFP®
Start date: 2002
Experience
Current
May 17, 2018 - Present
AVANTAX PLANNING PARTNERS, INC.
Office #1: 5300 Bay Road Suite 400, Saginaw, MI 48604RIA
CRD#: 106237
Saginaw, MI
Current
September 5, 2025 - Present
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 5300 Bay Road Suite 500, Saginaw, MI 48604BD
CRD#: 13572
SAGINAW, MI
Past
September 30, 2020 - September 5, 2025
AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 13686
SAGINAW, MI
Past
September 30, 2019 - September 30, 2020
CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 15708
SAGINAW, MI
Past
May 27, 2010 - November 7, 2013
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
RIA
CRD#: 105644
SAGINAW, MI
Past
June 30, 2004 - November 7, 2013
CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC
BD
CRD#: 10358
SAGINAW, MI
Past
May 28, 1997 - June 30, 2004
HOCHMAN & BAKER SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 19949
STAMFORD, CT
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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AP
AVANTAX PLANNING PARTNERS, INC.
AVANTAX PLANNING PARTNERS, INC. | HONKAMP KRUEGER FINANCIAL SERVICES INC | HK FINANCIAL SERVICES | AVANTAX RETIREMENT PLAN SERVICES
CRD#: 106237 / SEC#: 801-50939
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/17/1996 Approved)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.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
IAR
Michigan(5/17/2018)
RR
Michigan(9/5/2025)
RR
Nevada(9/5/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 9/30/2019
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
AP
AVANTAX PLANNING PARTNERS, INC.
AVANTAX PLANNING PARTNERS, INC. | HONKAMP KRUEGER FINANCIAL SERVICES INC | HK FINANCIAL SERVICES | AVANTAX RETIREMENT PLAN SERVICES
CRD#: 106237 / SEC#: 801-50939
RIA
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Contact information
Main Address
3390 Asbury Road, Dubuque, IA 52002-2801
Mailing Address
Phone number
(563) 582-2855
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
254
SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)
Documents
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 13,679 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 6,933,162,284 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 10/27/2025 | ||
| 12/20/2024 | ||
| 11/28/2023 | ||
| 12/16/2022 |
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Company Information
AVANTAX PLANNING PARTNERS, INC.
CRD#: 106237Saginaw, MI 48604TRUST BUT VERIFY
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