Richard C. Jakotowicz

BENCHMARK FINANCIAL

WILMINGTON, DE 19803

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CRD#: 4244055

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.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

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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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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CFP^®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 2005

Experience

Current

June 25, 2018 - Present

BENCHMARK FINANCIAL, LLC

Office #1: 2 Righter Parkway Suite 100, Wilmington, DE 19803

RIA

CRD#: 297443

WILMINGTON, DE

Past

July 13, 2016 - May 14, 2018

TFG WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 148025

NEWTOWN, PA

Past

February 18, 2014 - November 23, 2015

CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.

CRD#: 30833

WILMINGTON, DE

Past

January 28, 2014 - November 23, 2015

CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 30833

WILMINGTON, DE

Past

August 8, 2007 - August 28, 2008

TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 20472

PHILADELPHIA, PA

Past

July 10, 2007 - August 28, 2008

TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 20472

PHILADELPHIA, PA

Past

May 4, 2001 - June 22, 2007

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES INC.

CRD#: 18718

NEWARK, DE

Past

March 6, 2001 - May 4, 2001

J. P. MORGAN ADVISORY SERVICES INC.

CRD#: 102040

NEW YORK, NY

Past

December 5, 2000 - March 5, 2001

J.P. MORGAN INSTITUTIONAL INVESTMENTS INC.

CRD#: 102920

NEW YORK, NY

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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BENCHMARK FINANCIAL, LLC

CRD#: 297443 / SEC#: 801-131977

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/13/2025 Approved)

Delaware

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/24/2025 Terminated)

Pennsylvania

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/20/2025 Terminated)

Texas

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/18/2025 Terminated)

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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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR

Delaware
(6/25/2018)

IAR

Texas
(2/12/2021)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 2/21/2014

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 8/7/2007

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 11/23/2015

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 2/18/2014

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 12/4/2000

General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

BENCHMARK FINANCIAL, LLC

CRD#: 297443 / SEC#: 801-131977

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/13/2025 Approved)

Delaware

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/24/2025 Terminated)

Pennsylvania

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/20/2025 Terminated)

Texas

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/18/2025 Terminated)

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Contact information

Main Address

2 Righter Parkway Suite 100, Wilmington, DE 19803

Mailing Address

Phone number

(302) 635-9760

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (5 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A (9/9/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	307
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 100,260,237

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Richard C. Jakotowicz

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Richard Christopher Jakotowicz JR.'s CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

TFG WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.

CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.

TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC

TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES INC.

J. P. MORGAN ADVISORY SERVICES INC.

J.P. MORGAN INSTITUTIONAL INVESTMENTS INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

BENCHMARK FINANCIAL, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 63

Date: 2/21/2014

Series 65

Date: 8/7/2007

SIE

Date: 11/23/2015

Series 6

Date: 2/18/2014

Series 7

Date: 12/4/2000

Current Firm

BENCHMARK FINANCIAL, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (5 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

BENCHMARK FINANCIAL, LLC

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