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Benjamin P. Forgrave
CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS
Newark, OH 43055
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CRD#: 4472948
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Professional summary
Benjamin Paul Forgrave, who also goes by Ben Forgrave, is a registered financial advisor currently at CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS, INC. located in Newark, Ohio and CFD INVESTMENTS, INC. located in Zanesville, Ohio.
Benjamin is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2007. Benjamin has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Ben Forgrave
Other business activities
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1. Forgrave Financial Strategies LLC - Investment Related - 1000 N 21st St. Ste. C Newark, OH 43055 - Financial Planning - Financial Advisor - 04/27/2020 - 60 hrs./Month - 130 hrs./during trading hours - Financial Planning 2. Insurance Sales - Investment Related - 1000 N 21st St. Ste. C Newark, OH 43055 - Insurance Agent - 6/1/2016 - 10hrs/Month - 1hrs./during trading hours - Insurance Salesman; Insurance related recommendations 3. Rooted Bible Fellowship-Not investment related-Newark, OH, Church, Associate Pastor-Start date 8/1/22-2hrs/mo 0 during trading
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
November 1, 2021 - Present
CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS, INC.
Office #1: 23 Forry Street Suite R6, Newark, OH 43055Office #2: 1166 Military Road Suite B1, Zanesville, OH 43701RIA
CRD#: 109032
Newark, OH
Current
October 15, 2021 - Present
CFD INVESTMENTS, INC.
Office #1: 1166 Military Road Suite B1, Zanesville, OH 43701Office #2: 23 Forry Street Suiter6, Newark, OH 43055BD
CRD#: 25427
Zanesville, OH
Past
June 1, 2016 - October 29, 2021
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
RIA
CRD#: 6413
NEWARK, OH
Past
May 31, 2016 - October 29, 2021
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
BD
CRD#: 6413
NEWARK, OH
Past
July 22, 2015 - June 3, 2016
ALPHA FINANCIAL PLANNING, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 269831
DUBLIN, OH
Past
June 11, 2012 - October 1, 2015
STRATOS WEALTH PARTNERS, LTD
RIA
CRD#: 153184
COLUMBUS, OH
Past
June 7, 2012 - August 28, 2015
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
BD
CRD#: 6413
DUBLIN, OH
Past
August 17, 2011 - June 12, 2012
THE HUNTINGTON INVESTMENT COMPANY
BD
CRD#: 16986
COLUMBUS, OH
Past
September 1, 2010 - June 12, 2012
THE HUNTINGTON INVESTMENT COMPANY
RIA
CRD#: 16986
COLUMBUS, OH
Past
July 3, 2008 - September 16, 2010
MERCER GLOBAL ADVISORS INC.
RIA
CRD#: 147363
DUBLIN, OH
Past
February 7, 2007 - June 26, 2008
MERCER ADVISORS
RIA
CRD#: 104569
DUBLIN, OH
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS, INC.
CFD INVESTMENTS, INC. | CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS, INC.
CRD#: 109032 / SEC#: 801-60153
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Approved)California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/20/2001 Terminated)Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/9/2002 Terminated)Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/20/2002 Terminated)Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/20/2002 Terminated)Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/11/2001 Terminated)Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/19/2006 Terminated)Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)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
Florida(7/22/2025)
RR
Indiana(10/15/2021)
RR
Kansas(8/28/2024)
RR
Kentucky(7/28/2025)
RR
Ohio(10/15/2021)
IAR
Ohio(11/1/2021)
RR
Pennsylvania(9/5/2023)
RR
South Carolina(5/11/2022)
RR
Washington(9/22/2023)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
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CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS, INC.
CFD INVESTMENTS, INC. | CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS, INC.
CRD#: 109032 / SEC#: 801-60153
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Approved)California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/20/2001 Terminated)Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/9/2002 Terminated)Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/20/2002 Terminated)Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/20/2002 Terminated)Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/11/2001 Terminated)Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/19/2006 Terminated)Ohio
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Contact information
Main Address
2704 S Goyer Rd, Kokomo, IN 46902
Mailing Address
P.o. Box # 2244, Kokomo, IN 46904-2244
Phone number
(765) 453-9600
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
150
SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)
Documents
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 14,029 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 2,478,773,967 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 11/22/2024 | ||
| 01/05/2024 | ||
| 01/10/2023 |
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