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Bennett C. Degen

PARKLAND SECURITIES
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
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CRD#: 4386678
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Professional summary


Bennett Craig Degen is a registered financial professional currently at PARKLAND SECURITIES, LLC located in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Bennett is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2001. Bennett has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 62 and Series 3 exams.

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No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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Experience


Current

February 10, 2025 - Present

PARKLAND SECURITIES, LLC

Office #1: 300 Parkland Plaza, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
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CRD#: 115368
Ann Arbor, MI
Past

April 17, 2019 - February 10, 2025

THE INVESTMENT CENTER, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17839
CEDAR KNOLLS, NJ
Past

August 2, 2016 - January 9, 2019

TANGENT CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 146999
New York, NY
Past

April 10, 2014 - November 13, 2015

TANGENT CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 146999
SHORT HILLS, NJ
Past

February 28, 2013 - March 20, 2013

SSC NY CORP.

BD
CRD#: 29804
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 25, 2003 - March 12, 2009

NATIXIS SECURITIES NORTH AMERICA INC.

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CRD#: 28722
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 13, 2001 - July 17, 2003

HEDGE HARBOR INC.

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CRD#: 44324
NEW YORK, NY

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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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

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Connecticut
(2/10/2025)
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Florida
(2/10/2025)
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Illinois
(2/10/2025)
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Indiana
(2/10/2025)
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Maryland
(2/10/2025)
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New Jersey
(2/10/2025)
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New York
(2/10/2025)
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Pennsylvania
(2/10/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 3/8/2013
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 62
Date: 2/26/2013
Corporate Securities Limited Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq Stock Market

Current Firm


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PARKLAND SECURITIES, LLC
PARKLAND SECURITIES, LLC | SAMMONS SECURITIES COMPANY, LLC

CRD#: 115368 / SEC#: , 8-53482

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Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
300 Parkland Plaza, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
Mailing Address
300 Parkland Plaza, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
Phone number
(734) 663-1611
Established
Delaware since 07/26/2001
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
BRANDON D. RYDELL GIFT TRUST DATED 10/30/2020TRUST (OWNER OF NON-VOTING INTERESTS)
CARL F. ELLISON, JR. GIFT TRUST DATED 10/30/2020TRUST (OWNER OF NON-VOTING INTERESTS)
JEROME M. RYDELL GIFT TRUST DATED 10/30/2020TRUST (OWNER OF NON-VOTING INTERESTS)
KRISTEN A. BAUER GIFT TRUST DATED 10/30/2020TRUST (OWNER OF NON-VOTING INTERESTS)
THERESA L. DUNBAR GIFT TRUST DATED 10/30/2020TRUST (OWNER OF NON-VOTING INTERESTS)
BAUER, KRISTEN ANNETRUSTEE OF THE KRISTEN A. BAUER GIFT TRUST DATED 10/30/20202457506
DUNBAR, THERESA LYNNTRUSTEE OF THE THERESA L. DUNBAR GIFT TRUST DATED 10/30/20207346975
ELLISON, CARLTRUSTEE OF THE CARL F. ELLISON JR. GIFT TRUST DATED 10/30/20207342594
MCCLELLAN, JOHN ALEXANDERCHIEF RISK AND BUSINESS OFFICER4016479
PHILLIPS, RICHARD THOMASCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER6041363
PISTOR, RANDOLPH FULVIOCHIEF LEGAL OFFICER5143334
RYDELL, BRANDON DAVIDPRESIDENT AND TRUSTEE OF THE BRANDON D. RYDELL GIFT TRUST DATED 10/30/20202933397
RYDELL, JEROME MATTHEWTRUSTEE OF THE JEROME M. RYDELL GIFT TRUST DATED 10/30/20207346979
RYDELL, JEROME STANLEYCEO, CHAIRMAN, MANAGER AND TRUSTEE OF THE JEROME S. RYDELL REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST DATED 12/21/1998, AS AMENDED AND RESTATED408389
THE JEROME S. RYDELL REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST DATED 12/21/1998, AS AMENDED AND RESTATED ON 10/23/2020TRUST (OWNER OF ALL VOTING INTERESTS)
WOOTON, RYAN DANIELCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER8006797

Disclosures


Regulatory Event11
Arbitration1

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Company Information


PARKLAND SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 115368Ann Arbor, MI 48103

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