AdvisorCheck - Find and Connect with Top Financial Advisors on Your Terms
Why AdvisorCheck
BB

Benjamin C. Bruton

BRUTON CHISNELL ADVISORS
DOWNINGTOWN, PA 19335
Some features on this profile are disabled
CRD#: 4480874
BB
Benjamin Culver BrutonBRUTON CHISNELL ADVISORS

Professional summary


Benjamin Culver Bruton is a registered financial advisor currently at BRUTON CHISNELL ADVISORS, LLC located in Downingtown, Pennsylvania and VALMARK SECURITIES, INC. located in Downingtown, Pennsylvania.

Benjamin is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2002. Benjamin has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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.
1) VALMARK SECURITIES, INC. - INVESTMENT RELATED - DOWNINGTOWN, PA - BROKER-DEALER - REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVE - 12/2005 - APPROX 20 HRS/MONTH (APPROX 20 HRS/MONTH DURING TRADING HRS) - GENERAL SECURITIES REPRESENTATIVE. /// 2) EXECUTIVE INSURANCE AGENCY, INC - INVESTMENT RELATED - INSURANCE AGENCY - 12/2005 - APPROX 10 HRS/MONTH (APPROX 10 HRS/MONTH DURING TRADING HRS) - INSURANCE AGENT./// 3) Bruton Chisnell Advisors, CCO, RIA, started 1/1/18, 40+ hours per month, has financial interest in company /// 4)Simpson Senior Services Foundation, Nursing home / assisted living foundation, Vice Chair, Assist with meeting coordination and fundraising activities, Started October 2019, not investment related, 1-5 hours per month, no compensation /// 5)Simpson Meadows Community Advisory Council, Advisory Council President, Lead meetings & assist with fundraising, Started January 2018, not investment related, 1-5 hours per month, no compensation - volunteer position /// 6) Bishop Shanahan High School Finance Committee; 220 Woodbine Rd, Downingtown, PA 19335; Catholic High School; Board Member; Review BSHS budget process, Review of investment allocation of funds (restricted/non-restricted), Review Financial aid process, Review financial resources and sufficient for needs; YES Investment Related; Start Date 12/01/2024; Approximately 1-5 hrs. per month; No Compensation./// 7) Simpson Senior Services; 150 Monument Road, Ste. 202, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004; Senior Living; Board Member; The board meets quarterly, Board members are assigned to committees and fulfill the typical responsibilities of the board members; NOT Investment Related; Start Date 12/01/2024; Approximately 1-5 hrs. per month; no compensation./// 8) Yellow Box Holding Company LLC; 481 N. Cleveland - Massillon Road, Akron OH 44333; Real Estate Holding Co; Member; Manage property for commercial real estate rentals; NOT Investment Related; Start Date 11/15/2025; 25% Owner; Approximately 1-5 hrs. per month; Distribution based on ownership interest.///

Blog Corner


CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


Click below to view Benjamin Culver Bruton's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Current

March 23, 2018 - Present

BRUTON CHISNELL ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 521 East Lancaster Avenue, Downingtown, PA 19335
RIA
CRD#: 293192
DOWNINGTOWN, PA
Current

December 6, 2005 - Present

VALMARK SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 521 East Lancaster Avenue, Downingtown, PA 19335Office #2: 86 Conservatory Drive Suite C, Barberton, OH 44203
BD
CRD#: 31243
DOWNINGTOWN, PA
Past

September 16, 2004 - March 30, 2018

BRUTON FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 127181
DOWNINGTOWN, PA
Past

January 8, 2003 - December 12, 2005

WALNUT STREET ADVISERS INC

RIA
CRD#: 109903
DOWNINGTOWN, PA
Past

July 31, 2002 - December 12, 2005

WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15840
DOWNINGTOWN, PA

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".
BC
BRUTON CHISNELL ADVISORS, LLC
BRUTON CHISNELL ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 293192 / SEC#: 801-112682

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/22/2018 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.
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
Colorado
(5/1/2020)
RR
Delaware
(8/21/2017)
RR
Florida
(10/9/2017)
RR
Illinois
(5/13/2020)
RR
Maine
(9/20/2019)
RR
Maryland
(8/21/2015)
RR
New Hampshire
(10/13/2017)
RR
New Jersey
(8/21/2017)
RR
New Mexico
(10/13/2017)
RR
New York
(10/13/2017)
RR
North Carolina
(8/12/2014)
RR
Ohio
(10/13/2017)
RR
Pennsylvania
(12/6/2005)
IAR
Pennsylvania
(3/23/2018)
RR
South Carolina
(10/13/2017)
RR
Vermont
(9/20/2017)
RR
Virginia
(10/13/2017)

Exams


What does exam status mean?
State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Status Unavailable
Passed: 10/24/2002
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Status Unavailable
Passed: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Status Unavailable
Passed: 7/30/2002
General Securities Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Status Unavailable
Passed: 8/21/2003
General Securities Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


BC
BRUTON CHISNELL ADVISORS, LLC
BRUTON CHISNELL ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 293192 / SEC#: 801-112682

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/22/2018 Approved)
Loading...

Contact information


Main Address
521 East Lancaster Avenue, Downingtown, PA 19335
Mailing Address
Phone number
(610) 518-3900
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
3

SEC notice filing (11 States and Territories)


Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

BRUTON CHISNELL ADVISORS, LLC DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (3/26/2026)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts2,186
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 772,461,258

Red Flags


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.

Company Information


BRUTON CHISNELL ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 293192Downingtown, PA 19335

TRUST BUT VERIFY

Monitor Benjamin Bruton

Get automatic monthly alerts on:
Job or Firm Moves
Licensing Changes
Client Complaints
New Red Flags
Contact Information Updates

Similar Advisors


Lawrence Earl Springer
Lawrence SpringerAdvisorCheck Check Mark
SHERPA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
IAR
HOCKESSIN, DE
Jeffrey Michael Kropp
Jeffrey KroppAdvisorCheck Check Mark
OSAIC WEALTH, INC.
IAR
RR
Chadds Ford, PA
Dustin Michael Willing
Dustin WillingAdvisorCheck Check Mark
KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
IAR
RR
Wayne, PA
footer-logo

AdvisorCheck does not offer investment advice and should not replace discussions with professional accounting, tax, legal or financial advisors.© 2026 AdvisorCheck, an AIMR Analytics company. All rights reserved.