Biniam Keleta

WESTCENTER ADVISORS LTD

Houston, TX 77063

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CRD#: 4274563

Professional summary

Biniam Keleta, who also goes by Ben Keleta, is a registered financial advisor currently at WESTCENTER ADVISORS LTD located in Houston, Texas.

Biniam is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Biniam has worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Ben Keleta

Other business activities

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1.WESTCENTER FINANCIAL, INC., 9900 WESTPARK DRIVE SUITE 265, HOUSTON, TX 77063, NON- INVESTMENT-RELATED, INSURANCE AGENCY, OWNER, START DATE: 11/2010, 25 HRS/WK, 4 HRS DURING TRADING HRS; 2. WESTCENTER ADVISORS LTD; INVESTMENT RELATED; 9900 WESTPARK DRIVE, SUITE 265, HOUSTON, TX 77063; PRESIDENT/IAR; 11/2017, APPROXIMATELY 20 HOURS PER MONTH, 1 HOUR DAILY DURING SECURITY TRADING HOURS 3. KMX PROPERTIES LLC; NON INVESTMENT RELATED; 2425 HOLLY HALL ST. UNIT E65, HOUSTON TX 77054; MANAGING MEMBER/ OWNER; REAL ESTATE; 9/2018; ACQUIRE /SELL REAL ESTATE PROPERTIES; 5% OF PROFESSIONAL TIME SPENT

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Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

January 11, 2018 - Present

WESTCENTER ADVISORS LTD

Office #1: 9900 Westpark Drive Suite 265, Houston, TX 77063

RIA

CRD#: 291541

Houston, TX

Past

June 25, 2020 - August 13, 2021

ROYAL FUND MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 144434

Houston, TX

Past

October 27, 2016 - November 16, 2017

WESTPARK WEALTH ADVISORS, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 130914

HOUSTON, TX

Past

October 27, 2016 - November 9, 2017

IMS SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 35567

HOUSTON, TX

Past

June 12, 2013 - October 28, 2016

SPC

RIA

CRD#: 110692

HOUSTON, TX

Past

June 12, 2013 - October 28, 2016

PARKLAND SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 115368

HOUSTON, TX

Past

August 24, 2010 - June 13, 2013

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 2882

HOUSTON, TX

Past

May 4, 2009 - June 13, 2013

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 2882

HOUSTON, TX

Past

August 30, 2005 - March 27, 2009

LEGEND ADVISORY, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 104761

HOUSTON, TX

Past

November 3, 2004 - March 27, 2009

LEGEND EQUITIES CORPORATION

CRD#: 30999

HOUSTON, TX

Past

January 3, 2001 - November 2, 2004

THE LEADERS GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 37157

SUMMIT, NJ

Past

November 29, 2000 - January 1, 2001

PFS INVESTMENTS INC.

CRD#: 10111

DULUTH, GA

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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IAR

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IAR

Texas
(1/11/2018)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 8/19/2005

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 12/11/2000

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 11/9/2017

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 11/27/2000

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Current Firm

WESTCENTER ADVISORS LTD

CRD#: 291541 / SEC#:

Texas

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/11/2018 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

9900 Westpark Drive Suite 265, Houston, TX 77063

Mailing Address

Phone number

(713) 550-8778

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

Documents

Latest Form ADV

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Biniam Keleta

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Biniam Keleta's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

ROYAL FUND MANAGEMENT, LLC

WESTPARK WEALTH ADVISORS, INC.

IMS SECURITIES, INC.

SPC

PARKLAND SECURITIES, LLC

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

LEGEND ADVISORY, LLC

LEGEND EQUITIES CORPORATION

THE LEADERS GROUP, INC.

PFS INVESTMENTS INC.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 8/19/2005

Series 63

Date: 12/11/2000

SIE

Date: 11/9/2017

Series 6

Date: 11/27/2000

Current Firm

WESTCENTER ADVISORS LTD

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