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Benjamin R. Young

CENTRAL STATES CAPITAL MARKETS
West Des Moines, IA 50266
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CRD#: 4461674
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Professional summary


Benjamin Robert Young is a registered financial advisor currently at CENTRAL STATES CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC located in West Des Moines, Iowa.

Benjamin is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2001. Benjamin has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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.
Independent Appraisal Management, Associate/Consultant, Software Tracking System for Institutionals to be compliant with their appraisal gathering and execution. On average the amount of time spent outside of business would be 10-15 hours. Compensation is unknown at this time. Will update when in place. EAA Holding LLC Owner Parent Company/Holding Company to purchase a Commercial Appraisal Ordering and Administraton company.(Independent Appraisal Management)Revenues will be retained within EAA Holdings LLC for future purchases of another company (Independent Appraisal Management)No Compensation.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

November 21, 2017 - Present

CENTRAL STATES CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

Office #1: 2600 Westown Parkway Suite 220, West Des Moines, IA 50266
RIA
BD
CRD#: 155291
West Des Moines, IA
Current

November 20, 2017 - Present

CENTRAL STATES CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

Office #1: 2600 Westown Parkway Suite 220, West Des Moines, IA 50266
RIA
BD
CRD#: 155291
West Des Moines, IA
Past

February 10, 2011 - November 17, 2017

NORTHLAND SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 40258
WEST DES MOINES, IA
Past

February 10, 2011 - November 17, 2017

NORTHLAND SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 40258
WEST DES MOINES, IA
Past

April 7, 2009 - February 7, 2011

D.A. DAVIDSON & CO.

RIA
CRD#: 199
DES MOINES, IA
Past

April 7, 2009 - February 7, 2011

D.A. DAVIDSON & CO.

BD
CRD#: 199
DES MOINES, IA
Past

September 19, 2007 - April 8, 2009

DEWAAY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

RIA
CRD#: 116214
CLIVE, IA
Past

September 6, 2007 - April 8, 2009

DEWAAY FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC

BD
CRD#: 30767
CLIVE, IA
Past

February 19, 2004 - July 26, 2007

RUAN SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 16276
DES MOINES, IA
Past

November 16, 2001 - February 17, 2004

GOLD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC.

BD
CRD#: 7036
OVERLAND PARK, KS

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.
RR
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

RR
Arizona
(11/20/2017)
RR
Colorado
(8/24/2021)
RR
Florida
(11/20/2017)
RR
Illinois
(11/20/2017)
RR
Iowa
(11/20/2017)
IAR
Iowa
(1/23/2018)
RR
Kansas
(11/20/2017)
IAR
Kansas
(2/13/2018)
RR
Missouri
(11/20/2017)
IAR
Missouri
(11/21/2017)
RR
Ohio
(11/20/2017)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 9/15/2007
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


CS
CENTRAL STATES CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC
CENTRAL STATES CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

CRD#: 155291 / SEC#: 801-79295, 8-68711

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/3/2017 Terminated)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/23/2018 Approved)
Kansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/12/2016 Approved)
Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/29/2016 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
4200 W 83rd Street Suite 101, Prairie Village, KS 66208
Mailing Address
4200 W 83rd Street Suite 101, Prairie Village, KS 66208
Phone number
(913) 766-6565
Established
Kansas since 08/31/2010
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
4

FINRA licenses (27 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
CLASSEN, MARK KMEMBER6886821
CENTRAL STATES FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLCHOLDING COMPANY; MEMBER
YOUNG, ROBERT MORRIS JRCHAIRMAN & CCO501297
ADDISON, LAURIE ANNECHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER & FINOP7488882
HORTON, MICHAEL ALANDIRECTOR, BRANCH MANAGER1041106
STEPP, JOHN DANIELMANAGING DIRECTOR, CEO; ELECTED MANAGER501417

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts38
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 27,936,117

Disclosures


Regulatory Event6
Criminal3

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Company Information


CENTRAL STATES CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

CRD#: 155291West Des Moines, IA 50266

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