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Michael H. Benklifa

ALIYA FINANCIAL
HIGHLAND PARK, NJ
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CRD#: 5105655
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Michael Hanania BenklifaALIYA FINANCIAL

Professional summary

Michael Hanania Benklifa, who also goes by Michael Hanania Benklifa, Michael Benklifa, is a registered financial advisor currently at ALIYA FINANCIAL located in Highland Park, New Jersey.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2006. Michael has worked at 13 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Aliases

Michael Hanania Benklifa | Michael Benklifa

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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Certified licenses

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Experience

Current

June 30, 2026 - Present

ALIYA FINANCIAL

RIA
CRD#: 340264
HIGHLAND PARK, NJ
Past

March 27, 2025 - March 23, 2026

LPL ENTERPRISE, LLC

BD
CRD#: 8733
HOLMDEL, NJ
Past

May 31, 2022 - April 3, 2023

ALIGHT FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 36509
CHICAGO, IL
Past

April 25, 2022 - April 3, 2023

ALIGHT FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 158744
Highland Park, NJ
Past

December 11, 2020 - April 1, 2022

BETTER OPTIONS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 308312
Highland Park, NJ
Past

August 23, 2018 - January 7, 2020

USAA INVESTMENT SERVICES COMPANY

RIA
CRD#: 5475
ADDISON, TX
Past

August 17, 2018 - August 27, 2018

USAA INVESTMENT SERVICES COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 5475
Addison, TX
Past

August 17, 2018 - January 7, 2020

USAA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 129035
ADDISON, TX
Past

March 5, 2018 - July 2, 2018

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10409
Dallas, TX
Past

September 28, 2017 - July 2, 2018

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
Dallas, TX
Past

July 28, 2015 - October 8, 2015

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 1137
Addison, TX
Past

April 24, 2015 - October 8, 2015

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1137
Addison, TX
Past

August 11, 2014 - December 31, 2014

PRESTONCREST CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC.

RIA
CRD#: 171676
DALLAS, TX
Past

March 6, 2009 - August 12, 2014

OTHELLO CONSULTING, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 147956
DALLAS, TX
Past

October 27, 2006 - August 21, 2008

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

RIA
CRD#: 8174
ADDISON, TX
Past

October 27, 2006 - August 21, 2008

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
ADDISON, TX
Past

May 16, 2006 - August 30, 2006

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6627
DALLAS, TX
Past

May 10, 2006 - August 30, 2006

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
DALLAS, TX

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

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IAR
New Jersey
(6/30/2026)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 4/28/2025
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 7/23/2015
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 5/15/2006
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 4/24/2015
General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

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ALIYA FINANCIAL
ALIYA FINANCIAL | ALIYA FINANCIAL LLC

CRD#: 340264 / SEC#:

New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/30/2026 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
Highland Park, NJ
Mailing Address
Phone number
(469) 348-5506
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1

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Company Information

ALIYA FINANCIAL

CRD#: 340264Highland Park, NJ

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