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Matthew R. Benson
FOCUS FINANCIAL
Minneapolis, MN 55413
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CRD#: 4699437
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Professional summary
Matthew Richard Benson, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at FOCUS FINANCIAL located in Minneapolis, Minnesota and OSAIC WEALTH, INC. located in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Matthew is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2003. Matthew has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, 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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1) HECLA LAND COMPANY - SECRETARY/TREASURER - COLLECTING RENT FROM FARMERS AND THE USDA - HECLA, SD - SINCE 10/2019 - INVESTMENT RELATED 2) FOCUS FINANCIAL NETWORK INC. POSITION: Insurance Agent NATURE: Insurance Agency INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 2 START DATE: 04/10/2023 ADDRESS: 43 Main St SE, Suite 223, Minneapolis MN 55414, United States DESCRIPTION: Sales and service of life insurance. 3) HECLA LAND COMPANY POSITION: Vice President/Secretary NATURE: This is an LLC INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 10/20/2023 ADDRESS: 10424 400th Ave, Hecla SD 57446, United States DESCRIPTION: The entity owns 160 acres of mostly tillable farmland. I am responsible for meeting minutes and various administrative functions for the entity but I am not a signer on the company financial account. 4) JKW FINANCIAL, LLC. DBA RIVERFRONT GROUP POSITION: Shareholder NATURE: LLC INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 04/10/2025 ADDRESS: 43 Main St SE, Suite 223, Minneapolis MN 55414, United States DESCRIPTION: Established an LLC for business succession purposes and specifically, precise division of ownership shares.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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Experience
Current
April 12, 2023 - Present
FOCUS FINANCIAL
Office #1: 1300 Godward Street Ne Suite 5500, Minneapolis, MN 55413RIA
CRD#: 116140
Minneapolis, MN
Current
April 5, 2023 - Present
OSAIC WEALTH, INC.
Office #1: 43 Main Street Se Suite 223, Minneapolis, MN 55414RIA
BD
CRD#: 23131
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past
November 13, 2017 - March 31, 2023
UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA A LIMITED PARTNER
RIA
CRD#: 20804
OAKDALE, MN
Past
November 13, 2017 - March 31, 2023
UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA A LIMITED PARTNER
BD
CRD#: 20804
OAKDALE, MN
Past
December 1, 2015 - November 14, 2017
SII INVESTMENTS, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 2225
OAKDALE, MN
Past
December 1, 2015 - November 14, 2017
SII INVESTMENTS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 2225
OAKDALE, MN
Past
June 25, 2015 - September 23, 2015
CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 13941
APPLE VALLEY, MN
Past
July 1, 2009 - June 22, 2015
CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 13941
APPLE VALLEY, MN
Past
June 29, 2009 - September 23, 2015
CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 13941
APPLE VALLEY, MN
Past
February 15, 2008 - February 18, 2009
PUTNAM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 106629
BOSTON, MA
Past
May 26, 2006 - February 11, 2008
PUTNAM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 106629
BOSTON, MA
Past
December 11, 2003 - February 18, 2009
PUTNAM RETAIL MANAGEMENT LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
BD
CRD#: 7325
ANDOVER, MA
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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FOCUS FINANCIAL
AFC FINANCIAL ADVISORY GROUP | MOSER & HEIER FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | MERTZ WEALTH STRATEGIES | KMF ADVISORS | FOCUS FINANCIAL NETWORK, INC. | FOCUS FINANCIAL | FDI INCORPORATED/FINANCIAL DESIGNS | BROOKLANDS
CRD#: 116140 / SEC#: 801-71117
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/2/2010 Approved)Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/8/2010 Terminated)Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/12/2010 Terminated)Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/2/2010 Terminated)Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/9/2010 Terminated)Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/24/2010 Terminated)Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/8/2010 Terminated)Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)Nebraska
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/12/2010 Terminated)New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)North Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)Oregon
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/31/2010 Terminated)South Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 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
Minnesota(4/5/2023)
IAR
Minnesota(4/12/2023)
RR
South Dakota(4/17/2023)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
FOCUS FINANCIAL
AFC FINANCIAL ADVISORY GROUP | MOSER & HEIER FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | MERTZ WEALTH STRATEGIES | KMF ADVISORS | FOCUS FINANCIAL NETWORK, INC. | FOCUS FINANCIAL | FDI INCORPORATED/FINANCIAL DESIGNS | BROOKLANDS
CRD#: 116140 / SEC#: 801-71117
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/2/2010 Approved)Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/8/2010 Terminated)Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/12/2010 Terminated)Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/2/2010 Terminated)Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/9/2010 Terminated)Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/24/2010 Terminated)Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/8/2010 Terminated)Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)Nebraska
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/12/2010 Terminated)New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)North Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)Oregon
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/31/2010 Terminated)South Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)Wisconsin
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Contact information
Main Address
1300 Godward Street Ne Suite 5500, Minneapolis, MN 55413
Mailing Address
Phone number
(651) 631-8166
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
172
SEC notice filing (46 States and Territories)
Documents
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 26,057 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 6,262,663,508 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 01/16/2025 |
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