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Donald M. Benson
PVG ASSET MANAGEMENT CORP
Oneonta, NY 13820
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CRD#: 2997972
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Professional summary
Donald Melvin Benson, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at PVG ASSET MANAGEMENT CORP located in Oneonta, New York.
Donald is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. Donald has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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1.) BENSON WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC, POSITION: Owner NATURE: Office Services INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 15 Hours per week: START DATE: 10/2024: DESCRIPTION: Office/Company LLC 2.) DONALD M BENSON CPA PA, POSITION: President NATURE: public accounting INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: average 10 hours per week ( more during tax season) START DATE: 02/01/2019: DESCRIPTION: prepare tax returns and conduct audits of condo associations 3) BENSON FINANCIAL SERVICES, POSITION: owner NATURE: Insurance sales INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 10 hours per week START DATE: 02/01/2019 DESCRIPTION: insurance sales these FL and NYS locations 4.) DONALD BENSON CPA PC, POSITION: Active CPA NATURE: Public Accounting Firm INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: average 10 hours per week START DATE: 07/01/2001: DESCRIPTION: Sole owner and manager of accounting and tax preparation service 5.) BENSONS OVERLOOK, POSITION: owner NATURE: Landlord services INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: average 3 hours per month START DATE: NEED: DESCRIPTION: Sole owner and manager of accounting and tax preparation service
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Certified licenses
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CFP®
Start date: 2006
Experience
Current
November 5, 2024 - Present
PVG ASSET MANAGEMENT CORP
Office #1: 28 Oneida St, Oneonta, NY 13820Office #2: 1980 N Atlantic Ave Ste 707, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931RIA
CRD#: 105541
Oneonta, NY
Past
June 14, 2024 - November 22, 2024
OSAIC WEALTH, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 23131
COCOA BEACH, FL
Past
June 14, 2024 - November 22, 2024
OSAIC WEALTH, INC.
BD
CRD#: 23131
COCOA BEACH, FL
Past
January 4, 2019 - June 14, 2024
SECURITIES AMERICA ADVISORS, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 110518
ONEONTA, NY
Past
March 4, 2016 - June 14, 2024
SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.
BD
CRD#: 10205
Oneonta, NY
Past
August 9, 2011 - March 30, 2016
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
BD
CRD#: 6413
ROME, NY
Past
July 3, 2002 - August 9, 2011
SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.
BD
CRD#: 10205
ONEONTA, NY
Past
January 30, 2001 - April 23, 2002
PITTSFORD CAPITAL MARKETS, INC
BD
CRD#: 36406
PITTSFORD, NY
Past
May 14, 1998 - March 3, 2000
AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 13686
DALLAS, TX
Primary Firm SEC Registration
This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
PA
PVG ASSET MANAGEMENT CORP
BENSON WEALTH MANAGEMENT | STONE TOWER GROUP LLC | SMITH SHEETS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC | PVG WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PVG FAMILY OFFICE | PVG ASSET MANAGEMENT CORP
CRD#: 105541 / SEC#: 801-30581
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/23/1987 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.Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations
IAR
Florida(12/11/2024)
IAR
New York(11/5/2024)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Current Firm
PA
PVG ASSET MANAGEMENT CORP
BENSON WEALTH MANAGEMENT | STONE TOWER GROUP LLC | SMITH SHEETS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC | PVG WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PVG FAMILY OFFICE | PVG ASSET MANAGEMENT CORP
CRD#: 105541 / SEC#: 801-30581
RIA
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Contact information
Main Address
6898 S. University Blvd. Suite 100, Centennial, CO 80122
Mailing Address
Phone number
(303) 526-0548
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
9
SEC notice filing (19 States and Territories)
Documents
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 949 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 617,865,000 |
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Company Information
PVG ASSET MANAGEMENT CORP
CRD#: 105541Oneonta, NY 13820TRUST BUT VERIFY
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