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Benjamin Michael Hard

Benjamin Michael Hard

CFP®
SARA-BAY FINANCIAL
SARASOTA, FL
·CRD# 4362335·25 years experience

Professional Summary

Benjamin Michael Hard, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at SARA-BAY FINANCIAL CORP. located in Sarasota, Florida. Benjamin is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2001. Benjamin has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 55 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

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial PlannerSince 2015

Years of Experience

25 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

Current

SARA-BAY FINANCIAL CORP.Current·CRD# 133443
RIA
2201 Cantu Court Suite 102, Sarasota, FL 34232
March 2, 2020 - Present

Past

SARA-BAY FINANCIAL CORP.Past·CRD# 133443
RIA
Sarasota, FL
March 5, 2010 - December 31, 2019
NORTHEAST SECURITIES, LLCPast·CRD# 25996
BD
Sarasota, FL
January 9, 2008 - December 31, 2009
EDMP, INC.Past·CRD# 110248
RIA
Tampa, FL
April 28, 2004 - April 14, 2008
REGAL SECURITIES, INC.Past·CRD# 7297
BD
Glenview, IL
August 23, 2005 - April 13, 2006
LAVAFLOW, INC.Past·CRD# 120444
BD
New York, NY
May 20, 2003 - August 26, 2003
NORTH AMERICAN CLEARING, INC.Past·CRD# 39118
BD
Longwood, FL
April 16, 2003 - May 14, 2003
FIS BROKERAGE & SECURITIES SERVICES LLCPast·CRD# 104162
BD
Bolingbrook, IL
March 3, 2003 - March 19, 2003
RUMSON CAPITAL, LLCPast·CRD# 33848
BD
Montebello, NY
February 18, 2003 - March 3, 2003
NAVILLUS SECURITIES, INC.Past·CRD# 31230
BD
West Conshohocken, PA
March 21, 2001 - January 31, 2003

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Current Firm

SF
SARA-BAY FINANCIAL CORP.

NO COMMISSION ANNUITY | SARA-BAY FINANCIAL CORP.

CRD#: 133443 / SEC#: 801-79508
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/21/2014 Approved)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Florida (4/23/2014 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

2201 Cantu Court Suite 102, Sarasota, FL 34232

Phone Number

(941) 371-8027

# of Employees

5

SEC notice filing (8 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 8 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV DISCLOSURE BROCHURE 2026 (4/24/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

924

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$396,759,556

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Primary Firm SEC Registration

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SF
SARA-BAY FINANCIAL CORP.

NO COMMISSION ANNUITY | SARA-BAY FINANCIAL CORP.

CRD#: 133443 / SEC#: 801-79508
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/21/2014 Approved)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Florida (4/23/2014 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
Florida
(3/2/2020)
IAR
Texas
(7/30/2020)

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 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Feb 2004About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Mar 2001About the Series 63 exam

Series 55 — Limited Representative-Equity Trader Exam

Passed Feb 2002

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Mar 2001About 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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