Peter J. Bender

AVANTAX PLANNING PARTNERS

Saginaw, MI 48604

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CRD#: 2892986

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

None

Other business activities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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CFP^®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 2002

Experience

Current

May 17, 2018 - Present

AVANTAX PLANNING PARTNERS, INC.

Office #1: 5300 Bay Road Suite 400, Saginaw, MI 48604

RIA

CRD#: 106237

Saginaw, MI

Current

September 5, 2025 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 5300 Bay Road Suite 500, Saginaw, MI 48604

CRD#: 13572

SAGINAW, MI

Past

September 30, 2020 - September 5, 2025

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 13686

SAGINAW, MI

Past

September 30, 2019 - September 30, 2020

CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

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

CRD#: 10358

SAGINAW, MI

Past

May 28, 1997 - June 30, 2004

HOCHMAN & BAKER SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 19949

STAMFORD, CT

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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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

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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.

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.

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IAR

Michigan
(5/17/2018)

Michigan
(9/5/2025)

Nevada
(9/5/2025)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 9/30/2019

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6TO

Date: 9/30/2019

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 7/29/2019

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 5/23/1997

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

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)

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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

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

APP ADV PART 2A BROCHURE (10/16/2025)

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	Cover Page	Report
12/20/2024	Cover Page	Report
11/28/2023	Cover Page	Report

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Peter J. Bender

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

AVANTAX PLANNING PARTNERS, INC.

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC

HOCHMAN & BAKER SECURITIES, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

AVANTAX PLANNING PARTNERS, INC.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 63

Date: 9/30/2019

Series 6TO

Date: 9/30/2019

SIE

Date: 7/29/2019

Series 6

Date: 5/23/1997

FINRA

Current Firm

AVANTAX PLANNING PARTNERS, INC.

Contact information

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

AVANTAX PLANNING PARTNERS, INC.

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