Christopher M. Benda

FBL WEALTH MANAGEMENT

Des Moines, IA 50309

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CRD#: 5039416

Professional summary

Christopher Michael Benda, CIMA®, who also goes by Christopher Benda, is a registered financial advisor currently at FBL WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC located in Des Moines, Iowa and FBL MARKETING SERVICES, LLC located in Des Moines, Iowa.

Christopher is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2005. Christopher has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, Series 66, Series 7TO, Series 31 and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Christopher Benda

Other business activities

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1) FARM BUREAU LIFE AND AFFILIATES; NOT INVESTMENT RELATED; 5400 UNIVERSITY AVE, WDM IA; SELLING INSURANCE; 10/16/2019 2) FBL WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC; INVESTMENT RELATED; 5400 UNIVERSITY AVE, WEST DES MOINES IA 50266; INVESTMENT ADVISORY AND FINANCIAL PLANNING; INVESTMENT ADVISER REPRESENTATIVE; DATE OF FBLIMS RELEASE LETTER, UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE; Varied HOURS PER MONTH; Varied HOURS DEVOTED PER MONTH DURING TRADING HOURS; PROVIDE INVESTMENT ADVISORY AND FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES TO CUSTOMERS; FEE BASED, HOURLY RATE.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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CIMA^®

Certified Investment Management Analyst

Experience

Current

October 18, 2019 - Present

FBL WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

Office #1: 215 10th St Ste 200, Des Moines, IA 50309

RIA

CRD#: 291396

Des Moines, IA

Current

April 25, 2025 - Present

FBL MARKETING SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 215 10th St, Ste 200, Des Moines, IA 50309

CRD#: 5309

Des Moines, IA

Past

August 6, 2010 - October 18, 2019

NORTHWEST WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 152816

WEST DESMOINES, IA

Past

October 5, 2009 - August 11, 2010

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 6363

WEST DES MOINES, IA

Past

October 5, 2009 - August 11, 2010

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 6363

WEST DES MOINES, IA

Past

November 30, 2007 - October 5, 2009

AMERIPRISE ADVISOR SERVICES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 5979

WEST DES MOINES, IA

Past

November 30, 2007 - October 5, 2009

AMERIPRISE ADVISOR SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 5979

WEST DES MOINES, IA

Past

January 17, 2007 - December 4, 2007

EDWARD JONES

RIA

CRD#: 250

WEST DES MOINES, IA

Past

November 29, 2005 - December 4, 2007

EDWARD JONES

CRD#: 250

WEST DES MOINES, IA

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".

FBL WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 291396 / SEC#: 801-113458

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/18/2018 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.

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

IAR

Arizona
(8/30/2021)

Arizona
(6/27/2025)

IAR

Colorado
(8/23/2021)

Colorado
(6/24/2025)

IAR

Florida
(8/9/2024)

Florida
(6/25/2025)

IAR

Illinois
(11/12/2019)

Illinois
(7/1/2025)

IAR

Iowa
(10/18/2019)

Iowa
(6/18/2025)

IAR

Michigan
(10/22/2019)

Michigan
(6/26/2025)

IAR

Minnesota
(10/30/2020)

Minnesota
(6/24/2025)

IAR

Missouri
(4/21/2022)

Missouri
(6/24/2025)

IAR

Nebraska
(11/3/2022)

Nebraska
(6/24/2025)

IAR

Oklahoma
(5/12/2025)

Oklahoma
(6/25/2025)

IAR

Oregon
(2/7/2024)

Oregon
(6/26/2025)

IAR

South Dakota
(10/18/2019)

South Dakota
(6/24/2025)

IAR

Texas
(10/18/2019)

Texas
(6/24/2025)

IAR

Utah
(10/30/2020)

Utah
(6/25/2025)

IAR

Virginia
(5/10/2022)

Virginia
(6/25/2025)

IAR

Washington
(6/4/2021)

Washington
(6/24/2025)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 6/17/2025

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 2/24/2023

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 12/18/2006

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7TO

Date: 4/24/2025

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 31

Date: 4/28/2008

Futures Managed Funds Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 11/28/2005

General Securities Representative Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

FBL WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 291396 / SEC#: 801-113458

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/18/2018 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

5400 University Avenue, West Des Moines, IA 50266

Mailing Address

Phone number

(515) 225-5400

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

177

SEC notice filing (45 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FBL WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC - FORM ADV PART 2A APPENDIX 1 WRAP FEE BROCHURE (3/27/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	1
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 8,654,949

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Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Christopher Michael Benda's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

FBL MARKETING SERVICES, LLC

NORTHWEST WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

AMERIPRISE ADVISOR SERVICES, INC.

AMERIPRISE ADVISOR SERVICES, INC.

EDWARD JONES

EDWARD JONES

Primary Firm SEC Registration

FBL WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 63

Date: 6/17/2025

Series 65

Date: 2/24/2023

Series 66

Date: 12/18/2006

Series 7TO

Date: 4/24/2025

Series 31

Date: 4/28/2008

Series 7

Date: 11/28/2005

FINRA

Current Firm

FBL WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (45 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

FBL WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

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