BZ
Benjamin J. Zaharias
GRADIENT SECURITIES
Ocala, FL 34471
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CRD#: 4609899
BZ
Professional summary
Benjamin Joseph Zaharias, ChFC®, CLU® is a registered financial advisor currently at GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC located in Ocala, Florida.
Benjamin is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2003. Benjamin has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 6 and Series 26 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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1) DBA: CENTRAL FLORIDA WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC; INVT REL; 1740 SE 18TH STREET SUITE 1301, OCALA FL 34471; FINANCIAL SERVICES & INSURANCE SALES; AGENT; START 2005; 5 HRS/MO; 5 HRS/MO DURING TRADING; INSURANCE SALES AND DBA FOR SECURITIES/ADVISORY SERVICES. 2) 18TH CIRCLE PROPERTIES LLC; INVT REL; 1740 SE 18TH STREET SUITE 1301, OCALA, FL 34471; RENTAL PROPERTY; OWNER; START 07/2009; 1 HR/MTH; 1 HR DURING TRADING; RENTAL PROPERTY OWNER. 3) BEN ZAHARIAS; NONINVT REL; MARTIAL ARTS INSTRUCTOR; START 1985; 4 HR/MTH/H HR DURING TRADING HOURS. 4) DRZ PROPERTIES, LLC; INV RELATED; 14370 SE 131SST PLACE, OCKLAWAHA, FL 32179; RENTAL PROPERTY; OWNER; START 08/2023; 1 HOUR PER MONTH; 1 HOUR DURING TRADING HOURS; RENTAL PROPERTY OWNER.
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Certified licenses
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Experience
Current
April 6, 2015 - Present
GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC
Office #1: 1740 Se 18th Street Suite 1301, Ocala, FL 34471RIA
BD
CRD#: 127701
Ocala, FL
Current
May 8, 2012 - Present
GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC
Office #1: 1740 Se 18th Street Suite 1301, Ocala, FL 34471RIA
BD
CRD#: 127701
Ocala, FL
Past
May 9, 2012 - April 1, 2015
GRADIENT ADVISORS, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 152665
OCALA, FL
Past
February 18, 2011 - May 8, 2012
BROOKSTONE SECURITIES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 13366
OCALA, FL
Past
October 2, 2009 - May 8, 2012
BROOKSTONE SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 13366
OCALA, FL
Past
August 17, 2006 - October 5, 2009
J.W. COLE FINANCIAL, INC.
BD
CRD#: 124583
OCALA, FL
Past
April 5, 2006 - August 18, 2006
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
BD
CRD#: 6413
OCALA, FL
Past
June 7, 2004 - April 5, 2006
J.W. COLE FINANCIAL, INC.
BD
CRD#: 124583
OCALA, FL
Past
January 14, 2003 - June 4, 2004
NATIONAL PLANNING CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 29604
LOS ANGELES, CA
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC
GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC | SYM CAPITAL SECURITIES, LLC | GRADIENT WEALTH MANAGEMENT
CRD#: 127701 / SEC#: 801-80807, 8-66032
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/8/2015 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)
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
Alabama(10/31/2023)
RR
Arizona(6/2/2021)
RR
California(10/28/2019)
RR
Florida(5/8/2012)
IAR
Florida(4/6/2015)
RR
Georgia(7/23/2018)
RR
Maryland(11/1/2022)
RR
New Jersey(9/16/2024)
RR
North Carolina(11/21/2022)
RR
Ohio(10/21/2022)
RR
Pennsylvania(11/1/2022)
RR
South Carolina(1/4/2017)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
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GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC
GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC | SYM CAPITAL SECURITIES, LLC | GRADIENT WEALTH MANAGEMENT
CRD#: 127701 / SEC#: 801-80807, 8-66032
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/8/2015 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
4105 Lexington Avenue Suite 380, Arden Hills, MN 55126
Mailing Address
4105 Lexington Avenue Suite 380, Arden Hills, MN 55126
Phone number
(866) 991-1539
Established
Delaware since 04/09/2003
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
62
SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 7,322 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 591,069,287 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 1 |
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