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Benjamin C. Steele

DIAMOND TRAIL CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
Montezuma, IA
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CRD#: 4766519
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Professional summary


Benjamin Charles Steele, CFP®, CIMA® is a registered financial advisor currently at DIAMOND TRAIL CAPITAL MANAGEMENT located in Montezuma, Iowa.

Benjamin is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2004. Benjamin has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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OUTSIDE INSURANCE, SELLING AND SERVICING FIXED INSURANCE PRODUCTS SUCH AS TERM LIFE INSURANCE, DISABILITY INSURANCE, LONG TERM CARE INSURANCE, CRITICAL ILLNESS INSURANCE AND EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION BENEFITS THROUGH VARIOUS CARRIERS

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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®

Start date: 2010

Experience


Current

October 24, 2023 - Present

DIAMOND TRAIL CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

RIA
CRD#: 328798
Montezuma, IA
Past

August 26, 2020 - October 3, 2023

LSB WEALTH MANAGEMENT

RIA
CRD#: 310466
CLIVE, IA
Past

September 20, 2017 - June 15, 2018

FORESIDE FUND SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 46106
Des Moines, IA
Past

May 1, 2015 - March 27, 2019

MILES CAPITAL, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 105376
WEST DES MOINES, IA
Past

March 11, 2015 - December 31, 2016

BROKER DEALER FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 8073
WEST DES MOINES, IA
Past

August 31, 2010 - May 3, 2013

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 2882
DES MOINES, IA
Past

August 31, 2010 - March 25, 2011

VOYA FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 34815
DES MOINES, IA
Past

August 31, 2010 - May 3, 2013

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2882
DES MOINES, IA
Past

August 26, 2009 - September 1, 2010

DIRECTED SERVICES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 21675
DES MOINES, IA
Past

August 12, 2009 - September 1, 2010

DIRECTED SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 21675
DES MOINES, IA
Past

December 14, 2004 - July 28, 2009

WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10582
DES MOINES, IA
Past

August 9, 2004 - July 28, 2009

WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10582
DES MOINES, IA

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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Iowa
(10/24/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 11/17/2004
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


DT
DIAMOND TRAIL CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
DIAMOND TRAIL CAPITAL | DIAMOND TRAIL HOLDINGS, LLC | DIAMOND TRAIL CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 328798 / SEC#:

Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/9/2023 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
Montezuma, IA
Mailing Address
1665 Hannah Ln 1665, Waukee, IA 50263
Phone number
(515) 900-6820
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
2

Documents


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Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts41
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 9,820,166

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Company Information


DIAMOND TRAIL CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 328798Montezuma, IA

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