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Benjamin W. Rucker
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CRD#: 406697
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Professional summary
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Benjamin Warren Rucker, CFP®, who also goes by Benny Rucker, was a registered financial professional .
Benjamin is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1973. Benjamin had worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 1 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
No
Aliases
Benny Rucker
Other business activities
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(1)PASTOR - BRIDE OF CHRIST CHURCH MINISTRIES. 1400 NALLEY TERRACE, LANDOVER, MD 20785. NOT-INVEST, RELIGIOUS, PASTOR, CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD. 5/02, 60 HRS/MO, 0 TRADING HRS, PASTORAL AND ADMIN. (2)PROFESSIONAL GROUP INC (DBA), 1400 MERCANTILE LN #214 LARGO MD 20774, NON-INVEST, PRESIDENT, FINANCIAL PLANNING, 9/2001, 40-80 HRS/WK. (4)INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT LARGO, MD. INVEST RELATED START 4/08 WORK FULL TIME.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary)
The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.
Certified licenses
Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®
Start date: 1994
Experience
Past
June 30, 2021 - January 2, 2025
FINANCIAL & TAX ARCHITECTS, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 119169
Largo, MD
Past
March 27, 1998 - December 31, 2012
TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 16164
LARGO, MD
Past
April 1, 1991 - December 31, 2012
TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC
BD
CRD#: 16164
LARGO, MD
Past
October 9, 1989 - April 1, 1991
PW SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 6775
Past
June 18, 1989 - October 10, 1989
SUNAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 20068
PHOENIX, AZ
Past
July 2, 1987 - June 18, 1989
SOUTHMARK FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 6518
Past
November 7, 1983 - July 27, 1987
PW SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 6775
Past
March 30, 1981 - October 6, 1983
CARDELL & ASSOCIATES, INCORPORATED
BD
CRD#: 7700
Past
April 18, 1977 - May 6, 1981
INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL PLANNERS CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 653
Past
July 17, 1973 - May 11, 1977
METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
BD
CRD#: 4095
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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F&
FINANCIAL & TAX ARCHITECTS, LLC
ADVANCED WEALTH MANAGEMENT | THE MASTERS CHOICE, INC. | SCOUT FINANCIAL GROUP | RETIREMENT INCOME BLUEPRINTS | PROFESSIONAL GROUP | NEW DAY FINANCIAL | NEST FINANCIAL ADVISORS | NATIONAL RETIREMENT CONSULTING | MIA SULAK | LFG FINANCIAL | KNOXVILLE RETIREMENT PLANNERS | JDR BASTION FINANCIAL GROUP | FTA WEALTH ADVISORS | FINANCIAL & TAX ARCHITECTS, LLC | FINANCIAL & TAX ARCHITECTS, INC. | FINANCIAL & TAX ARCHITECTS | CORE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | BROOKS, DAVID SCOTT
CRD#: 119169 / SEC#: 801-114688
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/12/2019 Approved)Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/6/2019 Terminated)California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/18/2019 Terminated)Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/6/2019 Terminated)Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/3/2014 Terminated)Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/12/2019 Terminated)Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/7/2019 Terminated)Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/8/2019 Terminated)Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/17/2017 Terminated)Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/6/2019 Terminated)Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/7/2019 Terminated)Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/6/2019 Terminated)North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/6/2019 Terminated)Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/6/2019 Terminated)Oklahoma
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/6/2019 Terminated)Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/7/2019 Terminated)Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/7/2019 Terminated)Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/6/2019 Terminated)State Registrations and Notice Filings
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Visual representation of state registrations
This advisor is not registered in any state.
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 7/13/1973
Registered Representative ExaminationPrincipal/Supervisory Exam
Current Firm
F&
FINANCIAL & TAX ARCHITECTS, LLC
ADVANCED WEALTH MANAGEMENT | THE MASTERS CHOICE, INC. | SCOUT FINANCIAL GROUP | RETIREMENT INCOME BLUEPRINTS | PROFESSIONAL GROUP | NEW DAY FINANCIAL | NEST FINANCIAL ADVISORS | NATIONAL RETIREMENT CONSULTING | MIA SULAK | LFG FINANCIAL | KNOXVILLE RETIREMENT PLANNERS | JDR BASTION FINANCIAL GROUP | FTA WEALTH ADVISORS | FINANCIAL & TAX ARCHITECTS, LLC | FINANCIAL & TAX ARCHITECTS, INC. | FINANCIAL & TAX ARCHITECTS | CORE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | BROOKS, DAVID SCOTT
CRD#: 119169 / SEC#: 801-114688
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/12/2019 Approved)Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/6/2019 Terminated)California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/18/2019 Terminated)Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/6/2019 Terminated)Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/3/2014 Terminated)Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/12/2019 Terminated)Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/7/2019 Terminated)Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/8/2019 Terminated)Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/17/2017 Terminated)Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/6/2019 Terminated)Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/7/2019 Terminated)Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/6/2019 Terminated)North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/6/2019 Terminated)Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/6/2019 Terminated)Oklahoma
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/6/2019 Terminated)Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/7/2019 Terminated)Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/7/2019 Terminated)Texas
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Contact information
Main Address
12412 Powerscourt Drive Suite 25, St. Louis, MO 63131
Mailing Address
Phone number
(314) 858-1122
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
53
SEC notice filing (38 States and Territories)
Documents
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 3,347 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 443,026,713 |
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