AdvisorCheck - Find and Connect with Top Financial Advisors on Your Terms
Why AdvisorCheck
Gregory Paul Benner

Gregory Paul Benner

CFP®, ChFC®, CLU®, CPWA®
VERTEX PARTNERS
DOWNERS GROVE, IL
·CRD# 4438329·24 years experience

Professional Summary

Gregory Paul Benner, CFP®, ChFC®, CLU®, CPWA® is a registered financial advisor currently at VERTEX PARTNERS located in Downers Grove, Illinois. Gregory is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2002. Gregory has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

There are no additional aliases reported.

Blog Corner

Similar Advisors

FC
Flavia Cardozo

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

NAPERVILLE, IL · CRD#
View profile
JF
James Luke Flanagan

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

Downers Grove, IL · CRD#
Dana Rose Arvanites
Dana Rose Arvanites

THE DALA GROUP, LLC

HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL · CRD#

Videos & Posts

This advisor has not added any videos or posts yet.

Similar Advisors

FC
Flavia Cardozo

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

NAPERVILLE, IL · CRD#
JF
James Luke Flanagan

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

Downers Grove, IL · CRD#
JOLIET, IL · CRD#
Dana Rose Arvanites
Dana Rose Arvanites

THE DALA GROUP, LLC

HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL · CRD#

Contact Information

This advisor has not claimed their profile yet, so there is no contact information to display at this time.

Similar Advisors

FC
Flavia Cardozo

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

NAPERVILLE, IL · CRD#
JF
James Luke Flanagan

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

Downers Grove, IL · CRD#
JOLIET, IL · CRD#
Dana Rose Arvanites
Dana Rose Arvanites

THE DALA GROUP, LLC

HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL · CRD#

Disclosures are events reported to regulators, such as customer disputes, regulatory actions, employment separations, or financial events. Some are resolved, denied, or contested — a disclosure is not a verdict. We recommend asking an advisor directly about any disclosure on their record.

Disclosures on record.

Disclosures can be potential red flags, including customer disputes, regulatory fines, employer terminations, bankruptcies, judgments, liens, or certain criminal activities. Check for any disclosures as part of your thorough research when choosing an advisor.

Similar Advisors

FC
Flavia Cardozo

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

NAPERVILLE, IL · CRD#
JF
James Luke Flanagan

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

Downers Grove, IL · CRD#
JOLIET, IL · CRD#
Dana Rose Arvanites
Dana Rose Arvanites

THE DALA GROUP, LLC

HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL · CRD#

Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial PlannerSince 2007
ChFC®
Chartered Financial Consultant
CLU®
Chartered Life Underwriter
CPWA®
Certified Private Wealth AdvisorValid 2016-04-15 ~ 2024-03-31

Years of Experience

24 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

VERTEX PARTNERS·CRD# 316839
RIA
3000 Woodcreek Drive Suite 100, Downers Grove, IL 60515
March 21, 2022 - Present
HIGHPOINT PLANNING PARTNERS·CRD# 316636
RIA
Downers Grove, IL
December 17, 2021 - April 29, 2022
LPL FINANCIAL LLC·CRD# 6413
RIA
Downers Grove, IL
July 17, 2018 - February 4, 2019
LPL FINANCIAL LLC·CRD# 6413
RIA
Downers Grove, IL
July 14, 2016 - December 23, 2016
HIGHPOINT PLANNING PARTNERS·CRD# 163768
RIA
Downers Grove, IL
May 23, 2016 - December 31, 2021
HIGHPOINT PLANNING PARTNERS·CRD# 163768
RIA
Downers Grove, IL
December 11, 2015 - February 10, 2016
REDWOOD FINANCIAL NETWORK·CRD# 157834
RIA
Downers Grove, IL
February 28, 2012 - December 15, 2016
LPL FINANCIAL LLC·CRD# 6413
RIA
Downers Grove, IL
June 8, 2011 - February 4, 2016
LPL FINANCIAL LLC·CRD# 6413
BD
Downers Grove, IL
June 8, 2011 - January 27, 2025
CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.·CRD# 25574
RIA
Evanston, IL
July 6, 2005 - June 9, 2011
CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.·CRD# 25574
BD
Evanston, IL
July 6, 2005 - June 9, 2011
BANC ONE SECURITIES CORPORATION·CRD# 16999
RIA
Evanston, IL
June 8, 2005 - July 6, 2005
BANC ONE SECURITIES CORPORATION·CRD# 16999
BD
Chicago, IL
February 24, 2005 - July 6, 2005
NATCITY INVESTMENTS, INC.·CRD# 17490
BD
Cleveland, OH
May 30, 2003 - January 27, 2005
NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 2881
BD
Milwaukee, WI
April 9, 2002 - May 6, 2003

Similar Advisors

FC
Flavia Cardozo

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

NAPERVILLE, IL · CRD#
JF
James Luke Flanagan

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

Downers Grove, IL · CRD#
JOLIET, IL · CRD#
Dana Rose Arvanites
Dana Rose Arvanites

THE DALA GROUP, LLC

HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL · CRD#

Current Firm

VP
VERTEX PARTNERS

VERTEX PARTNERS | VERTEX PLANNING PARTNERS, LLC

CRD#: 316839 / SEC#: 801-122980
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/3/2022 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

3000 Woodcreek Drive Suite 100, Downers Grove, IL 60515

Phone Number

(630) 836-3300

# of Employees

20

SEC notice filing (18 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 18 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

WRAP FEE PROGRAM BROCHURE FOR VERTEX PARTNERS (3/30/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

2,580

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$1,011,939,498

Similar Advisors

FC
Flavia Cardozo

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

NAPERVILLE, IL · CRD#
JF
James Luke Flanagan

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

Downers Grove, IL · CRD#
JOLIET, IL · CRD#
Dana Rose Arvanites
Dana Rose Arvanites

THE DALA GROUP, LLC

HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL · CRD#

Other business activities

Information obtained from regulatory filings. Advisors can request corrections through their firm or regulator.

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.

1. 01/27/2016 - Mises Capital Management, Ltd. - INV REL - 3000 Woodcreek Drive, Suite 100, Downers Grove, IL 60515 - Business Entity For Tax/Investment Purposes Only - START 02/01/2015 - 40 HOURS PER MONTH, 8 DURING TRADING - S-Corporation receiving all payments from RIA related business activities. 2. 05/23/2016 - Vertex Planning Partners; Investment-Related; Downers Grove, IL; DBA for RIA related business; Investment Adviser Representative; 5/20/16; 80 hrs/mo; 40 hrs/mo during securities trading hours; Duties are to advise clients regarding financial planning, investment and insurance related concerns. 3. 8/23/2017 - Lyspooner Enterprises, LLC - Not Investment Related - Home Based - Business Entity For Tax/Investment Purposes Only - Started 01/26/2015 - 1 Hour Per Month During Securities Trading. 4. 9/7/2017 - Pivot Property Partners, LLC - Investment Related - 3000 Woodcreek Dr., Suite 100, Downers Grove, IL 60515 - Real Estate Rental - Started 08/01/2017 - 2 Hours Per Month/1 Hour During Securities Trading. 5. 3/16/2018 - Vertex Accounting Partners, LLC - Investment Related - 3000 Woodcreek Drive, Suite 120, Downers Grove, IL 60515 - Tax Prep/Accounting/CPA - Partner - Started 01/01/2018 - 5 Hours Per Month/0 Hours During Securities Trading. 6. 01/31/2022 - Pass Go, LLC - Investment Related - 1133 W 9th St, Cleveland, OH 44113 - Other-LLC formed to own and rent residential real estate - Member - Start Date: 01/03/2022 - 1 Hour Per Month/0 Hours During Securities Trading. 7. 04/14/2022 - Vertex Partners, LLC - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Registered Investment Advisor Hybrid - Start Date - 01/03/2022 - 40 Hours Per Month/ 40 Hours During - I provide investment advisory services through Vertex Partners, an independent investment advisor firm. I started this business activity in 01/2022. I expect to spend approximately 40 hours per month on this activity. Please see the advisory firm's Form ADV for more information about its address, the nature of its business, its owners, and its services at http://www.adviserinfo.sec.gov/IAPD. The firm is separate from and independent of LPL Financial. 8. 1/11/2023 - Vertex Planning Partners, LLC - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Registered Investment Advisor DBA - RIA- Start Date - 01/17/2023 - 40 Hours Per Month/40 Hours During Securities Trading - 9. 2/15/2023 - Vertex Partners - DBA: Aspire Planning Group, LLC - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Registered Investment Advisor DBA - Start Date - 02/06/2023 - 1 Hours Per Month/1 Hours During Securities Trading

Similar Advisors

FC
Flavia Cardozo

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

NAPERVILLE, IL · CRD#
JF
James Luke Flanagan

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

Downers Grove, IL · CRD#
JOLIET, IL · CRD#
Dana Rose Arvanites
Dana Rose Arvanites

THE DALA GROUP, LLC

HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL · CRD#

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".
VP
VERTEX PARTNERS

VERTEX PARTNERS | VERTEX PLANNING PARTNERS, LLC

CRD#: 316839 / SEC#: 801-122980
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/3/2022 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.
IAR
Illinois
(4/4/2022)
IAR
Texas
(3/21/2022)

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 Jun 2005About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Jul 2003About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Dec 2004About the Series 7 exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Jan 2002About the Series 6 exam

Similar Advisors

FC
Flavia Cardozo

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

NAPERVILLE, IL · CRD#
JF
James Luke Flanagan

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

Downers Grove, IL · CRD#
JOLIET, IL · CRD#
Dana Rose Arvanites
Dana Rose Arvanites

THE DALA GROUP, LLC

HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL · CRD#

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Gregory Paul Benner's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Similar Advisors

FC
Flavia Cardozo

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

NAPERVILLE, IL · CRD#
JF
James Luke Flanagan

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

Downers Grove, IL · CRD#
JOLIET, IL · CRD#
Dana Rose Arvanites
Dana Rose Arvanites

THE DALA GROUP, LLC

HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL · CRD#
Gregory Paul Benner
Follow Gregory
Get alerted to job moves, licensing changes, and new disclosures
Free — no card required