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Michael Robert Stanton

BENCHMARK SECURITIES
WINTER PARK, FL
·CRD# 5087926·20 years experience

Professional Summary

Michael Robert Stanton is a registered financial advisor currently at BENCHMARK SECURITIES LLC located in Winter Park, Florida. Michael is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2006. Michael has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 79TO, Series 57TO, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Years of Experience

20 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

BENCHMARK SECURITIES LLC·CRD# 159940
BD
250 S. Park Avenue Suite 380, Winter Park, FL 32789
April 7, 2026 - Present
PIPER SANDLER & CO.·CRD# 665
BD
Red Bank, NJ
September 1, 2021 - April 9, 2026
MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC·CRD# 8209
BD
New York, NY
September 8, 2016 - September 15, 2021
MORGAN STANLEY·CRD# 149777
BD
New York, NY
June 1, 2009 - December 18, 2017
MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC·CRD# 8209
BD
New York, NY
April 2, 2007 - June 1, 2009
MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.·CRD# 7556
BD
Purchase, NY
April 10, 2006 - April 2, 2007

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Current Firm

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BENCHMARK SECURITIES LLC

BENCHMARK SECURITIES LLC | BENCHMARK SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 159940 / SEC#: 8-69024
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Florida district office)

Contact Information

Main Address

250 S. Park Avenue Suite 380, Winter Park, FL 32789

Mailing Address

250 S. Park Avenue Suite 380, Winter Park, FL 32789

Phone Number

(407) 960-2700

Established

Florida since 11/03/2011

Firm Type

Limited Liability Company

Fiscal Year End

December

Firm Size

Small

FINRA licenses (17 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 0 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
BMKS HOLDINGS, LLCMEMBER—
MADDEN, RAYMOND JAMESCEO, CCO, ER2283328
SEMEL, SCOTT VINCENTHEAD OF SALES & TRADING4823191
YARBROUGH, DANIEL STEPHENCFO, FINOP, PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER, PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER6115754

Disclosures

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Other business activities

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State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
Florida
(4/7/2026)
RR
New Jersey
(4/7/2026)

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Jun 2006About the Series 63 exam

Series 79TO — Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 79TO exam

Series 57TO — Securities Trader Exam

Passed Dec 2018About the Series 57TO exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Apr 2006About the Series 7 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed Oct 2023About the Series 24 exam
FINRA
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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