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Benjamin B. Peres

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES
Atlanta, GA 30339
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CRD#: 4172532
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Professional summary


Benjamin Brent Peres, who also goes by Ben Peres, Benjamin Brent Peres, is a registered financial professional currently at CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Atlanta, Georgia and CETERA ADVISORS LLC located in Atlanta, Georgia.

Benjamin is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Benjamin has worked at 16 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Ben Peres | Benjamin Brent Peres

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

September 30, 2008 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 2300 Windy Ridge Parkway Suite 150-s, Atlanta, GA 30339Office #2: 2300 Windy Ridge Parkway Suite 150-s, Atlanta, GA 30339
BD
CRD#: 13572
Atlanta, GA
Current

September 30, 2008 - Present

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

Office #1: 2300 Windy Ridge Parkway Suite 150-s, Atlanta, GA 30339
BD
CRD#: 10299
Atlanta, GA
Current

October 8, 2008 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

Office #1: 2300 Windy Ridge Parkway Suite 150-s, Atlanta, GA 30339
BD
CRD#: 15340
Atlanta, GA
Current

February 3, 2016 - Present

CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC

Office #1: 2300 Windy Ridge Parkway Suite 150-s, Atlanta, GA 30339
BD
CRD#: 10358
Atlanta, GA
Past

July 1, 2024 - September 5, 2025

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13686
ATLANTA, GA
Past

February 3, 2016 - November 9, 2016

VSR FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14503
OVERLAND PARK, KS
Past

February 3, 2016 - November 9, 2016

INVESTORS CAPITAL CORP.

BD
CRD#: 30613
LYNNFIELD, MA
Past

February 3, 2016 - December 14, 2016

LEGEND EQUITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 30999
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL
Past

February 3, 2016 - November 1, 2017

GIRARD SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 18697
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

February 3, 2016 - December 3, 2019

SUMMIT BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 34643
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

February 3, 2016 - September 8, 2022

FIRST ALLIED SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 32444
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

October 8, 2008 - February 1, 2010

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2882
ATLANTA, GA
Past

February 18, 2005 - June 15, 2007

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39543
NORCROSS, GA
Past

January 18, 2001 - November 19, 2003

TRUSTED SECURITIES ADVISORS CORP.

BD
CRD#: 24049
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 20, 2000 - October 23, 2000

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

June 20, 2000 - October 23, 2000

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Georgia
(9/30/2008)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 6/24/2000
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


CF
CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC
CETERA FINANCIAL BROKERAGE SERVICES | TERRA SECURITIES CORPORATION | GENWORTH FINANCIAL SECURITIES CORPORATION | GENWORTH FINANCIAL BROKERAGE SERVICES | CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC

CRD#: 10358 / SEC#: , 8-27082

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


Main Address
1450 American Lane 6th Floor, Suite #650, Schaumburg, IL 60173
Mailing Address
1450 American Lane 6th Floor, Suite #650, Schaumburg, IL 60173
Phone number
(888) 528-2987
Established
Delaware since 10/31/2012
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
CETERA FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.SOLE MEMBER
BANKS, ELAYNE CAMILLEVICE PRESIDENT3070202
BUCHHEISTER, JEFFREY ROBERTCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER4709900
BUDEVICH, SERGEVICE PRESIDENT AND TAX OFFICER7996345
BURKOTT, DANIEL PAULCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4710068
DOWELL, RODNEY CAMMERONPRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER AND VICE PRESIDENT7376607
FRIES, MATTHEW NEIL KALANIVICE PRESIDENT2723824
GOK, LISA ANNESECRETARY5059738
HOLWEGER, KIMBERLEYCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER AND PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER1572778
KIRCHER, NICHOLE MARIEVICE PRESIDENT2876887
KRUEGER, RONALD GEORGEMANAGER, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND PRESIDENT2651416
LEE, WINNIE AI-LINGASSISTANT SECRETARY7381661
MACKAY, TODD CHRISTOPHERMANAGER2799860
MIZUGUCHI, MAURACHIEF ACCOUNTING OFFICER AND TREASURER5769181
NEARY, JOSEPH DANIELMANAGER AND VICE PRESIDENT2993505
RAMOS, RAMONMONEY LAUNDERING REPORTING OFFICER2160203
ROTHENBERG, JON HOWARDVICE PRESIDENT2737327
SMILEY, STANLEY ROBERTVICE PRESIDENT3004604
STINSON, TIMOTHY EARL MCCOYVICE PRESIDENT2272183
VAN HAVERMAAT, DAVID JAMESASSISTANT SECRETARY7042846

Disclosures


Regulatory Event11
Arbitration3

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Company Information


CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC

CRD#: 10358Atlanta, GA 30339

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