Benjamin S. Engram

VIRTUS INVESTMENT ADVISERS

ATLANTA, GA 30305

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CRD#: 4302345

Professional summary

Benjamin Samuel Engram, who also goes by Benjamin S Engram III, Benjamin Samuel Engram III, is a registered financial advisor currently at VIRTUS INVESTMENT ADVISERS, LLC located in Atlanta, Georgia and VP DISTRIBUTORS LLC located in Atlanta, Georgia.

Benjamin is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2003. Benjamin has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Benjamin S Engram Iii | Benjamin Samuel Engram Iii

Other business activities

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Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

November 26, 2024 - Present

VIRTUS INVESTMENT ADVISERS, LLC

Office #1: 3333 Piedmont Road Ne Suite 1500, Atlanta, GA 30305

RIA

CRD#: 106982

ATLANTA, GA

Current

June 25, 2024 - Present

VP DISTRIBUTORS LLC

Office #1: 3333 Piedmont Road Ne Suite 1500, Atlanta, GA 30305

CRD#: 3036

Atlanta, GA

Past

November 22, 2021 - March 24, 2023

FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION

CRD#: 7461

ATLANTA, GA

Past

May 20, 2021 - March 24, 2023

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

CRD#: 10205

LAVISTA, NE

Past

November 15, 2017 - November 11, 2020

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

CRD#: 6413

ALPHARETTA, GA

Past

October 21, 2013 - December 1, 2014

LEVELX CAPITAL LLC

CRD#: 117028

BROOKLYN, NY

Past

June 29, 2007 - November 23, 2012

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

CRD#: 6413

CHARLOTTE, NC

Past

September 15, 2006 - April 19, 2012

UVEST FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 13787

CHARLOTTE, NC

Past

October 29, 2004 - April 13, 2006

BANC OF AMERICA SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 26091

NEW YORK, NY

Past

March 28, 2003 - November 1, 2004

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 16361

BOSTON, MA

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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VIRTUS INVESTMENT ADVISERS, LLC

PHOENIX INVESTMENT COUNSEL, INC | VIRTUS INVESTMENT ADVISERS, LLC | VIRTUS INVESTMENT ADVISERS, INC.

CRD#: 106982 / SEC#: 801-5995

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/17/1969 Approved)

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.

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

Alaska
(8/15/2024)

Arkansas
(8/6/2024)

IAR

Connecticut
(11/26/2024)

Georgia
(7/12/2024)

Idaho
(8/5/2024)

Iowa
(8/9/2024)

Minnesota
(8/5/2024)

North Dakota
(8/12/2024)

Oregon
(8/5/2024)

South Dakota
(8/5/2024)

Washington
(8/5/2024)

Wisconsin
(8/6/2024)

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. Note: This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 11/25/2024

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 4/19/2016

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 3/26/2003

General Securities Representative Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 24

Date: 7/12/2011

General Securities Principal Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

VIRTUS INVESTMENT ADVISERS, LLC

PHOENIX INVESTMENT COUNSEL, INC | VIRTUS INVESTMENT ADVISERS, LLC | VIRTUS INVESTMENT ADVISERS, INC.

CRD#: 106982 / SEC#: 801-5995

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/17/1969 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

One Financial Plaza 26th Floor, Hartford, CT 06103

Mailing Address

Phone number

(800) 248-7971

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (6 States and Territories)

Documents

Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	105
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 53,982,609,839

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Benjamin S. Engram

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

VP DISTRIBUTORS LLC

FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

LEVELX CAPITAL LLC

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

UVEST FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.

BANC OF AMERICA SECURITIES LLC

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

VIRTUS INVESTMENT ADVISERS, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 11/25/2024

Series 63

Date: 4/19/2016

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 3/26/2003

Series 24

Date: 7/12/2011

FINRA

Current Firm

VIRTUS INVESTMENT ADVISERS, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (6 States and Territories)

Documents

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

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VIRTUS INVESTMENT ADVISERS, LLC

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