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Joel T. Bennett

CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC
Clifton Park, NY 12065
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CRD#: 4186733
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Professional summary


Joel Timothy Bennett is a registered financial professional currently at CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC located in Clifton Park, New York.

Joel is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Joel has worked at 16 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, Series 66, Series 7TO, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

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


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Current

October 6, 2025 - Present

CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC

Office #1: 1593 Rt 9, Clifton Park, NY 12065
BD
CRD#: 10358
Clifton Park, NY
Past

March 5, 2024 - April 23, 2025

CURI CAPITAL, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 134249
St. Joseph, MI
Past

February 14, 2023 - December 1, 2023

ELEVATION POINT WEALTH PARTNERS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 137068
Galesburg, MI
Past

August 27, 2020 - June 1, 2021

Q3 ASSET MANAGEMENT CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 137839
Galesburg, MI
Past

August 20, 2018 - January 16, 2019

SMARTX ADVISORY SOLUTIONS

RIA
CRD#: 297680
Sausalito, CA
Past

May 25, 2018 - December 31, 2019

SMARTX ADVISORY SOLUTIONS

RIA
CRD#: 167966
San Francisco, CA
Past

February 2, 2016 - April 24, 2018

FREEDOM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 126052
SAN RAFAEL, CA
Past

April 27, 2011 - February 27, 2012

RP CAPITAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 134768
GIG HARBOR, WA
Past

April 16, 2008 - April 29, 2009

CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC

BD
CRD#: 10358
SCHAUMBURG, IL
Past

April 8, 2008 - April 29, 2009

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 105644
SCHAUMBURG, IL
Past

April 1, 2008 - April 22, 2008

CAPITAL BROKERAGE CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 10465
CHICAGO, IL
Past

May 6, 2005 - April 1, 2008

ASSETMARK CAPITAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 37583
CHICAGO, IL
Past

October 14, 2004 - May 9, 2005

BANC ONE SECURITIES CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 16999
CHICAGO, IL
Past

October 14, 2004 - May 9, 2005

BANC ONE SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 16999
CHICAGO, IL
Past

August 27, 2001 - June 4, 2004

T. ROWE PRICE ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 108958
OAK BROOK, IL
Past

June 5, 2001 - June 2, 2004

T. ROWE PRICE INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8348
BALTIMORE, MD
Past

June 14, 2000 - February 23, 2001

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

June 14, 2000 - February 23, 2001

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.

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 10/27/2025
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 8/13/2001
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 10/6/2025
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product 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#: 10358Clifton Park, NY 12065

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