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Ruth A. Benben

CAPITAL INVESTMENT SERVICES OF AMERICA
Milwaukee, WI 53202
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CRD#: 4381808
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Professional summary

Ruth Ann Benben, who also goes by Ruth Ann Griswold, Ruth Ann Michaelis, is a registered financial advisor currently at CAPITAL INVESTMENT SERVICES OF AMERICA INC located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Ruth is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2010. Ruth has worked at 1 firm and has passed the Series 65 exam.

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Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

Ruth Ann Griswold | Ruth Ann Michaelis

Other business activities

Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

November 22, 2010 - Present

CAPITAL INVESTMENT SERVICES OF AMERICA INC

Office #1: 111 E. Wisconsin Ave, Suite 1310, Milwaukee, WI 53202
RIA
CRD#: 110639
Milwaukee, WI

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".
CI
CAPITAL INVESTMENT SERVICES OF AMERICA INC
CAPITAL INVESTMENT SERVICES OF AMERICA INC

CRD#: 110639 / SEC#: 801-15052

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/21/1980 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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Wisconsin
(11/22/2010)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 11/19/2010
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Current Firm

CI
CAPITAL INVESTMENT SERVICES OF AMERICA INC
CAPITAL INVESTMENT SERVICES OF AMERICA INC

CRD#: 110639 / SEC#: 801-15052

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/21/1980 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
111 E. Wisconsin Ave, Suite 1310, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Mailing Address
Phone number
(414) 278-7744
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
9

SEC notice filing (18 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2 12-2024 (12/3/2024)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts888
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,228,290,821

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Company Information

CAPITAL INVESTMENT SERVICES OF AMERICA INC

CRD#: 110639Milwaukee, WI 53202

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