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Benjamin B. Potthoff

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CRD#: 4119512
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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 Bruce Potthoff, CFP®, who also goes by Benjamin Potthoff, was a registered financial professional .

Benjamin is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2000. Benjamin had worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Aliases


Benjamin Potthoff

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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CFP®

Experience


Past

July 14, 2018 - April 3, 2019

FORTUNE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 42150
SOLANA BEACH, CA
Past

February 26, 2018 - November 28, 2018

EPSTEIN AND WHITE FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 281230
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

March 28, 2016 - February 8, 2018

OSAIC SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 133763
CARLSBAD, CA
Past

March 22, 2016 - February 8, 2018

OSAIC SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 133763
CARLSBAD, CA
Past

December 22, 2014 - November 8, 2021

BGM WEALTH MANAGEMENT

RIA
CRD#: 110483
ST. PAUL, MN
Past

September 27, 2006 - July 17, 2014

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 23131
WOODBURY, MN
Past

July 13, 2005 - April 27, 2006

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

July 13, 2005 - April 27, 2006

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

July 8, 2003 - August 24, 2004

SII INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2225
APPLETON, WI
Past

January 2, 2001 - January 29, 2003

WADDELL & REED

BD
CRD#: 866
OVERLAND PARK, KS
Past

August 8, 2000 - January 23, 2001

PIPER SANDLER & CO.

BD
CRD#: 665
MINNEAPOLIS, MN

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 8/24/2000
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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FORTUNE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
FORTUNE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 42150 / SEC#: , 8-49727

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


Main Address
3582 Brodhead Road Suite 202, Monaca, PA 15061
Mailing Address
P.o. Box 238, Monaca, PA 15061
Phone number
(724) 846-2488
Established
Pennsylvania since 10/21/1996
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
DANIELS, BLAKE WILLIAMCHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD; SECRETARY;TREASURER;CFO1285106
DANIELS, BRIAN LEEOWNER1213561
BENTLEY, GREGORY JOHNPRESIDENT, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER705379
PINTARIC, WILLIAM RICHARD JRCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER
WHITENACK, MITCH LEECHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER, FINOP, PFO, POO4794021

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Company Information


FORTUNE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 42150

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