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Daniel S. Pierson

BENEFIT FUNDING SERVICES
IRVINE, CA 92618
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CRD#: 4481874
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Professional summary


Daniel Stuart Pierson, who also goes by Daniel S. Pierson, is a registered financial professional currently at BENEFIT FUNDING SERVICES, LLC located in Irvine, California.

Daniel is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2002. Daniel has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 6TO, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Daniel S. Pierson

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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None

Experience


Current

May 14, 2026 - Present

BENEFIT FUNDING SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 100 Spectrum Center Drive Suite 400, Irvine, CA 92618
BD
CRD#: 44079
IRVINE, CA
Past

February 2, 2024 - April 1, 2026

THE LEADERS GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 37157
SUMMIT, NJ
Past

June 21, 2010 - March 9, 2011

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 16164
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Past

April 3, 2007 - June 19, 2008

HIMCO DISTRIBUTION SERVICES COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6604
HARTFORD, CT
Past

June 23, 2003 - April 5, 2005

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3600
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

July 3, 2002 - November 21, 2002

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6627
MANASQUAN, NJ
Past

January 1, 2002 - November 21, 2002

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
NEW YORK, NY

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 1/18/2002
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 2/2/2024
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


BF
BENEFIT FUNDING SERVICES, LLC
BENEFIT FUNDING SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 44079 / SEC#: , 8-50527

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Los Angeles district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
100 Spectrum Center Drive Suite 400, Irvine, CA 92618
Mailing Address
100 Spectrum Center Drive Suite 400, Irvine, CA 92618
Phone number
(424) 476-5445
Established
Nevada since 09/11/1997
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (49 States and Territories)


Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
BFS HOLDINGS, LLCOWNER
WEBB, WILLIAM DUDLEY JRPRESIDENT, FINOP AND CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER1256777

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Company Information


BENEFIT FUNDING SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 44079Irvine, CA 92618

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