Steven M. Benzing

JOHN HANCOCK PERSONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES

Sanford, MI

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CRD#: 4635430

Professional summary

Steven Michael Benzing, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at JOHN HANCOCK PERSONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC located in Sanford, Michigan and JOHN HANCOCK DISTRIBUTORS LLC located in Boston, Massachusetts.

Steven is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2003. Steven has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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a.OBA Name: Meridian Public Schools b.Investment-related? No c.OBA Address: 3303 N Meridian Rd., Stanford, MI 48657 d.OBA Nature: Coaching e.Position, Title, or Relationship with the OBA: Part-time football coach f.OBA Start Date: 08/01/2023 g.Approximate number of hours/month devoted to the OBA: 30 h.Number of hours devoted to the OBA during securities trading hours: 12 i.Brief description duties related to the OBA: Coach kids about football.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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CFP^®

Certified Financial Planner

Experience

Current

September 30, 2019 - Present

JOHN HANCOCK PERSONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 174433

Sanford, MI

Current

February 12, 2019 - Present

JOHN HANCOCK DISTRIBUTORS LLC

Office #1: 200 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA 02116

CRD#: 5249

Boston, MA

Past

February 10, 2014 - December 20, 2018

TRUSTAGE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

RIA

CRD#: 105960

Midland, MI

Past

February 4, 2014 - February 5, 2014

CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 13941

Midland, MI

Past

January 31, 2014 - December 20, 2018

CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 13941

WAVERLY, IA

Past

June 6, 2012 - January 21, 2014

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA

CRD#: 6413

MIDLAND, MI

Past

June 1, 2012 - January 21, 2014

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

CRD#: 6413

MIDLAND, MI

Past

April 3, 2007 - June 5, 2012

CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 13941

MIDLAND, MI

Past

December 8, 2006 - June 5, 2012

CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 13941

MIDLAND, MI

Past

February 26, 2003 - November 30, 2006

HANTZ FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 46047

SAGINAW, MI

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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JOHN HANCOCK PERSONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 174433 / SEC#: 801-80927

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/13/2015 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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IAR

means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

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

Georgia
(4/23/2024)

Illinois
(4/23/2024)

Indiana
(10/20/2020)

Massachusetts
(2/12/2019)

IAR

Massachusetts
(10/2/2019)

Michigan
(2/12/2019)

IAR

Michigan
(9/30/2019)

New Jersey
(4/23/2024)

North Carolina
(4/23/2024)

Ohio
(10/20/2020)

Pennsylvania
(9/26/2022)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 3/23/2007

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 4/11/2003

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 3/16/2005

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 2/24/2003

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

JOHN HANCOCK PERSONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 174433 / SEC#: 801-80927

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/13/2015 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

200 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA 02116

Mailing Address

Phone number

(617) 572-0109

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

163

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

JOHN HANCOCK PERSONALIZED RETIREMENT ADVICE (3/28/2025)

JOHN HANCOCK MANAGED IRA (3/28/2025)

MANULIFE JOHN HANCOCK PRIVATE WEALTH (3/28/2025)

JH ADVICE FINANCIAL PLANNING (3/28/2025)

MYPORTFOLIO (3/28/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	32,545
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 1,975,740,842

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
01/21/2025	Cover Page	Report
04/22/2024	Cover Page	Report
01/25/2023	Cover Page	Report

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Steven M. Benzing

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Steven Michael Benzing's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

JOHN HANCOCK DISTRIBUTORS LLC

TRUSTAGE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

HANTZ FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

JOHN HANCOCK PERSONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 3/23/2007

Series 63

Date: 4/11/2003

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 3/16/2005

Series 6

Date: 2/24/2003

FINRA

Current Firm

JOHN HANCOCK PERSONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

JOHN HANCOCK PERSONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

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