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Ben H. Boyd

SYMPHONY FINANCIAL, LTD. CO.
Fort Worth, TX
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CRD#: 4722020
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Professional summary


Ben Harold Boyd III, CFP®, who also goes by Ben Harold Boyd, Tad Boyd, is a registered financial advisor currently at SYMPHONY FINANCIAL, LTD. CO. located in Fort Worth, Texas and LPL FINANCIAL LLC located in Ft Worth, Texas.

Ben is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2003. Ben has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Ben Harold Boyd | Tad Boyd

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.
1-12/2024 / Everyday Armor LLC / Business Owner / Non Inv Rltd / 5 hrs mnth / start 12/17/2017 3860 Drexmore Rd. Ft Worth TX 76244. Packing and shipping orders. 2-12/2024 / SYMPHONY FINANCIAL, LTD. CO. / DBA for LPL Business (entity for LPL business) / Inv Rltd / 160 hrs mnth / 8 hrs during trading / start 12/07/2024 3860 Drexmore Rd. Ft Worth TX 76244. Wealth Advisory 3. 12/18/2024 - Symphony Financial Limited Co - Investment Related - Registered Investment Advisor Hybrid - At Reported Business Location(s) - Start Date: 01/01/2025 - 160 Hrs/Mth - 8 Hrs During Trading. I provide investment advisory services through Symphony Financial Limited Co, an independent investment advisor firm. I started this business activity in 1/2025. I expect to spend approximately 160 hours per month on this activity. Please see the advisory firm's Form ADV for more information about its address, the nature of its business, its owners, and its services at http://www.adviserinfo.sec.gov/IAPD. The firm is separate from and independent of LPL Financial.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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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®
CFP®

Experience


Current

December 10, 2024 - Present

SYMPHONY FINANCIAL, LTD. CO.

RIA
CRD#: 171816
Fort Worth, TX
Current

December 13, 2024 - Present

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
BD
CRD#: 6413
FT WORTH, TX
Past

April 10, 2023 - December 10, 2024

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
SOUTHLAKE, TX
Past

April 10, 2023 - December 10, 2024

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
SOUTHLAKE, TX
Past

August 29, 2016 - April 14, 2023

SCHWAB WEALTH ADVISORY, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 159035
Westlake, TX
Past

August 29, 2016 - April 14, 2023

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 5393
Westlake, TX
Past

January 20, 2006 - August 18, 2016

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 104555
WESTLAKE, TX
Past

October 6, 2004 - August 16, 2016

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7784
WESTLAKE, TX
Past

December 12, 2003 - September 21, 2004

WORLD GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 114473
DULUTH, GA

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".
SF
SYMPHONY FINANCIAL, LTD. CO.
ACROPOLIS CAPITAL PARTNERS | THE GREENSAGE GROUP | SYMPHONY FINANCIAL, LTD. CO. | SHANK WEALTH MANAGEMENT | INSIGHT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | IIE FINANCIAL | DOGWOOD CAPITAL ADVISORS | CROSSPOINT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BOLLICH & BURGOYNE | AVIATION RETIREMENT STRATEGIES/PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | AVIATION RETIREMENT STRATEGIES | ARS PRIVATE WEALTH | APEX WEALTH & RISK MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 171816 / SEC#: 801-79989

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/30/2014 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
California
(12/13/2024)
RR
Colorado
(12/13/2024)
RR
Florida
(12/13/2024)
RR
Ohio
(3/17/2025)
IAR
Texas
(12/10/2024)
RR
Texas
(12/13/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 1/19/2006
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


SF
SYMPHONY FINANCIAL, LTD. CO.
ACROPOLIS CAPITAL PARTNERS | THE GREENSAGE GROUP | SYMPHONY FINANCIAL, LTD. CO. | SHANK WEALTH MANAGEMENT | INSIGHT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | IIE FINANCIAL | DOGWOOD CAPITAL ADVISORS | CROSSPOINT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BOLLICH & BURGOYNE | AVIATION RETIREMENT STRATEGIES/PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | AVIATION RETIREMENT STRATEGIES | ARS PRIVATE WEALTH | APEX WEALTH & RISK MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 171816 / SEC#: 801-79989

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/30/2014 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
4295 San Felipe Suite 300, Houston, TX 77027
Mailing Address
Phone number
(281) 272-6800
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
36

SEC notice filing (23 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A (3/27/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts3,324
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,093,185,695

Red Flags


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Company Information


SYMPHONY FINANCIAL, LTD. CO.

CRD#: 171816Fort Worth, TX

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