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Benjamin S. Lechtman

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CRD#: 304970
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Benjamin Samuel Lechtman, who also goes by B Duke Lechtman, Duke Lechtman, was a registered financial professional .

Benjamin is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1970. Benjamin had worked at 13 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 1, Series 24 and Series 40 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


B Duke Lechtman | Duke Lechtman

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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Experience


Past

August 31, 2004 - December 1, 2017

SUMMIT FINANCIAL RESOURCES INC

RIA
CRD#: 104990
PARSIPPANY, NJ
Past

August 31, 2004 - December 1, 2017

SUMMIT EQUITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 11039
RED BANK, NJ
Past

August 30, 2004 - December 1, 2017

SUMMIT EQUITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 11039
RED BANK, NJ
Past

April 13, 2004 - August 31, 2004

OSAIC FA, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 3978
ISELIN, NJ
Past

December 2, 2002 - August 31, 2004

THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 2580
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

December 2, 2002 - August 31, 2004

OSAIC FA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3978
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

August 28, 2002 - November 14, 2002

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 46173
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 3, 2001 - July 19, 2001

HUDSON SECURITIES,INC.

BD
CRD#: 10467
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past

May 3, 1999 - March 15, 2001

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 46173
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 27, 1993 - May 3, 1999

GUARDIAN INVESTOR SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 6635
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 15, 1992 - August 14, 1992

GIBRALTAR SECURITIES CO.

BD
CRD#: 7093
FLORHAM PARK, NJ
Past

July 10, 1987 - July 16, 1987

WELLMONT SECURITIES, L.P.

BD
CRD#: 19473
Past

September 4, 1985 - February 22, 1991

SYLVAN SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16258
Past

August 6, 1985 - October 9, 1985

CORTLAND SECURITIES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 14528
Past

December 5, 1983 - May 28, 1985

PEER SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 11848
Past

November 10, 1982 - June 4, 1985

GIBRALTAR SECURITIES CO.

BD
CRD#: 7093
Past

July 28, 1970 - December 5, 1980

SALOMON BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 740

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 1/6/2003
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 7/18/1962
Registered Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 40
Date: 12/8/1975
Registered Principal Examination

Current Firm


SF
SUMMIT FINANCIAL RESOURCES INC
ARMENTI PLANNING CO | THE PRIVATE CLIENT GROUP LLC | THE IOLA FINANCIAL GROUP | THE FAMILY WEALTH INSTITUTE | THE ESSEX GROUP | TANISTRY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SUMMIT FINANCIAL RESOURCES INC | SPARTAN FINANCIAL GROUP LLC | REX GLOBAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PHARMAEXECUTIVE WEALTH ADVISORS | NOLAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | NATIONAL WEALTH ADVISORS | LEROY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | INTEGRATED WEALTH MANAGEMENT | HF ADVISORS | GOLDENTHAL & SUSS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC. | FINANCIAL PRODUCTS INC. | FAMILY WEALTH PLANNING | EXECUTIVE WEALTH PLANNING GROUP | CONWAY WEALTH GROUP LLC

CRD#: 104990 / SEC#: 801-18223

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Contact information


Main Address
4 Campus Dr, Parsippany, NJ 07054-0413
Mailing Address
Phone number
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# of Employees

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

SUMMIT FINANCIAL RESOURCES INC. (7/23/2018)

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Company Information


SUMMIT FINANCIAL RESOURCES INC

CRD#: 104990

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