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Richard Christopher Jakotowicz JR.

Richard Christopher Jakotowicz Jr.

CFP®
BENCHMARK FINANCIAL
WILMINGTON, DE
·CRD# 4244055·25 years experience

Professional Summary

Richard Christopher Jakotowicz JR., CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at BENCHMARK FINANCIAL, LLC located in Wilmington, Delaware. Richard is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Richard has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, SIE, Series 6 and Series 7 exams.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

There are no additional aliases reported.

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial PlannerSince 2005

Years of Experience

25 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

BENCHMARK FINANCIAL, LLC·CRD# 297443
RIA
2 Righter Parkway Suite 100, Wilmington, DE 19803
June 25, 2018 - Present
TFG WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC·CRD# 148025
RIA
Newtown, PA
July 13, 2016 - May 14, 2018
CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.·CRD# 30833
BD
Wilmington, DE
February 18, 2014 - November 23, 2015
CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.·CRD# 30833
RIA
Wilmington, DE
January 28, 2014 - November 23, 2015
TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 20472
RIA
Philadelphia, PA
August 8, 2007 - August 28, 2008
TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 20472
BD
Philadelphia, PA
July 10, 2007 - August 28, 2008
J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES INC.·CRD# 18718
BD
Newark, DE
May 4, 2001 - June 22, 2007
J. P. MORGAN ADVISORY SERVICES INC.·CRD# 102040
BD
New York, NY
March 6, 2001 - May 4, 2001
J.P. MORGAN INSTITUTIONAL INVESTMENTS INC.·CRD# 102920
BD
New York, NY
December 5, 2000 - March 5, 2001

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Current Firm

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BENCHMARK FINANCIAL, LLC

BENCHMARK FINANCIAL, LLC

CRD#: 297443 / SEC#: 801-131977
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/13/2025 Approved)
Delaware
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Delaware (2/24/2025 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Pennsylvania (2/20/2025 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Texas (2/18/2025 Terminated)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

Contact Information

Main Address

2 Righter Parkway Suite 100, Wilmington, DE 19803

Phone Number

(302) 635-9760

# of Employees

3

SEC notice filing (5 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 5 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A (1/8/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

348

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$131,579,095

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Other business activities

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UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE; NON-INVESTMENT RELATED; 117 PURNELL HALL, NEWARK, DE 19716; STATE UNIVERSITY, NON-PROFIT EDUCATION, SCHOOL OF BUSINESS; DIRECTOR, LERNER COLLEGE TRADING CENTER; SINCE 8/2008; teaches three days a week from September to December and from February to May; RESPONSIBLE FOR INTEGRATING THE TRADING CENTER INTO THE BUSINESS SCHOOL CURRICULUM.

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Primary Firm SEC Registration

This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
BF
BENCHMARK FINANCIAL, LLC

BENCHMARK FINANCIAL, LLC

CRD#: 297443 / SEC#: 801-131977
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/13/2025 Approved)
Delaware
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Delaware (2/24/2025 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Pennsylvania (2/20/2025 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Texas (2/18/2025 Terminated)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.
IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.
IAR
Delaware
(6/25/2018)
IAR
Texas
(2/12/2021)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Feb 2014About the Series 63 exam

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Aug 2007About the Series 65 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Nov 2015About the SIE exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Feb 2014About the Series 6 exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Dec 2000About the Series 7 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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