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Benjamin C. Thomason

ALLIANZ LIFE FINANCIAL SERVICES
Minneapolis, MN 55416
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CRD#: 3075657
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Professional summary


Benjamin Cooper Thomason, who also goes by Ben Thomason, Benjamin Cooper Thomason, Benjamin C Thomason, is a registered financial professional currently at ALLIANZ LIFE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC located in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Benjamin is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. Benjamin has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7, Series 6, Series 10 and Series 9 exams.

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Aliases


Ben Thomason | Benjamin Cooper Thomason | Benjamin C Thomason

Other business activities


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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

July 3, 2024 - Present

ALLIANZ LIFE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 5701 Golden Hills Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55416
BD
CRD#: 612
Minneapolis, MN
Past

November 30, 2022 - January 18, 2023

EQUITYZEN SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 281820
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 5, 2014 - October 19, 2016

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15296
ST. PAUL, MN
Past

September 14, 2010 - August 21, 2014

J.P. MORGAN INSTITUTIONAL INVESTMENTS INC.

BD
CRD#: 102920
WASHINGTON, DC
Past

September 8, 2009 - August 31, 2010

FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS COMPANY LLC

BD
CRD#: 17507
SMITHFIELD, RI
Past

January 1, 2008 - August 21, 2009

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7784
SEATTLE, WA
Past

August 18, 2005 - January 1, 2008

FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS COMPANY LLC

BD
CRD#: 17507
SMITHFIELD, RI
Past

October 16, 2000 - September 14, 2006

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 104555
SEATTLE, WA
Past

September 14, 2000 - July 27, 2005

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7784
SMITHFIELD, RI
Past

July 16, 1998 - October 21, 1999

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4095
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 16, 1998 - October 21, 1999

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
SPRINGFIELD, MA

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: 4/27/1999
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


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ALLIANZ LIFE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
ALLIANZ LIFE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC | USALLIANZ INVESTOR SERVICES, LLC | NALAC FINANCIAL PLANS, LLC | NALAC FINANCIAL PLANS, INC.

CRD#: 612 / SEC#: , 8-13630

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
5701 Golden Hills Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55416-1297
Mailing Address
P O Box 1117, Minneapolis, MN 55440-1117
Phone number
(763) 765-6500
Established
Minnesota since 11/20/1996
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
ALLIANZ LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICAOWNER
DIAN, MATTHEW CHRISTOPHERCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2246088
GAUMOND, WILLIAM EDWARDDIRECTOR5294073
HELMEN, JOHN CURTISASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT, DISTRIBUTION NATIONAL ACCOUNTS4988276
LORD-KRAHN, KRISTINE MARIECHIEF LEGAL OFFICER4241291
THOMES, ERIC JONCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER4645308
WALTHER, COREY JAYPRESIDENT2398952
WYSOCKI, REBECCAPRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER6558204
WYSOCKI, REBECCACHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER6558204
WYSOCKI, REBECCAPRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER6558204

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Company Information


ALLIANZ LIFE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 612Minneapolis, MN 55416

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