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Benjamin J. Kirscht

ALPS DISTRIBUTORS
Denver, CO 80203
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CRD#: 5114432
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Professional summary

Benjamin J Kirscht, who also goes by Ben Kirscht, Benjamin John Kirscht, Benjamin Kirscht, is a registered financial professional currently at ALPS DISTRIBUTORS, INC. located in Denver, Colorado.

Benjamin is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2006. Benjamin has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 7TO, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Ben Kirscht | Benjamin John Kirscht | Benjamin Kirscht

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

January 1, 2024 - Present

ALPS DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

Office #1: 1290 Broadway Suite 1000, Denver, CO 80203
BD
CRD#: 16853
Denver, CO
Past

May 6, 2020 - July 6, 2020

FORESIDE FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 31334
PORTLAND, ME
Past

March 24, 2014 - May 29, 2019

OPPENHEIMERFUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7834
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 27, 2006 - May 15, 2008

TRANSAMERICA CAPITAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 8217
DENVER, CO

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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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

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Alabama
(1/3/2024)
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Alaska
(1/3/2024)
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Arizona
(1/3/2024)
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Arkansas
(1/3/2024)
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California
(1/1/2024)
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Colorado
(1/1/2024)
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Connecticut
(1/3/2024)
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Delaware
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District of Columbia
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Florida
(1/3/2024)
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Georgia
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Hawaii
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Idaho
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Illinois
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Indiana
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Iowa
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Kansas
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Kentucky
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Louisiana
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Maine
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Maryland
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Massachusetts
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Michigan
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Minnesota
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Mississippi
(1/3/2024)
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Missouri
(1/3/2024)
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Montana
(1/3/2024)
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Nebraska
(1/3/2024)
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Nevada
(1/3/2024)
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New Hampshire
(1/3/2024)
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New Jersey
(1/3/2024)
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New Mexico
(1/3/2024)
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New York
(1/3/2024)
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North Carolina
(1/3/2024)
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North Dakota
(1/3/2024)
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Ohio
(1/3/2024)
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Oklahoma
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Oregon
(1/3/2024)
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Pennsylvania
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Rhode Island
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South Carolina
(1/3/2024)
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South Dakota
(1/3/2024)
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Tennessee
(1/23/2025)
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Texas
(1/3/2024)
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Utah
(1/3/2024)
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Vermont
(1/3/2024)
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Virginia
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Washington
(1/3/2024)
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West Virginia
(1/3/2024)
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Wisconsin
(1/3/2024)
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Wyoming
(1/3/2024)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 10/18/2023
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 12/28/2023
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 3/24/2014
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 4/26/2006
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

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ALPS DISTRIBUTORS, INC.
ALPS DISTRIBUTORS, INC. | MARINER FUNDS SERVICES INC. | ALPS SECURITIES, INC. | ALPS MUTUAL FUNDS SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 16853 / SEC#: , 8-34626

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Denver district office)
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Contact information

Main Address
1290 Broadway Suite 1000, Denver, CO 80203
Mailing Address
1290 Broadway Suite 1000, Denver, CO 80203
Phone number
(303) 623-2577
Established
Colorado since 07/01/1985
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

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Documents

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
ALPS HOLDINGS, INC.PARENT
KYLLO, STEPHEN JOHNSVP; PRESIDENT; DIRECTOR; CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER; PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER3204474
NECKEL, TARA JILLVP, DEPUTY CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4051739
PARSONS, ERIC TFINOP, CONTROLLER, PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER5215115

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Company Information

ALPS DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

CRD#: 16853Denver, CO 80203

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