Thomas R. Avant
BENJAMIN F. EDWARDS & COMPANY
Birmingham, AL 35209
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CRD#: 5155863
Professional summary
Thomas Reed Avant JR, CFP®, who also goes by Reed Avant, is a registered financial advisor currently at BENJAMIN F. EDWARDS & COMPANY, INC. located in Birmingham, Alabama.
Thomas is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2006. Thomas has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Reed Avant
Other business activities
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1)The Penny Foundation - Investment Committee Member - Review Investment Policies and support the development of an investment policy statement. Participation Start Date: 05/29/2019, 1 hour per month during trading hours.
2)Deep South Cancer Foundation - Treasurer - Checks and balances of the foundations finances. Participation Start Date: 11/01/2017, 2 hours per month, 0 during trading hours.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
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CFP®
Start date: 2012
Experience
Current
December 21, 2018 - Present
BENJAMIN F. EDWARDS & COMPANY, INC.
Office #1: Shades Creek Plaza 850 Shades Creek Parkway, Suite 310, Birmingham, AL 35209RIA
BD
CRD#: 146936
Birmingham, AL
Current
December 21, 2018 - Present
BENJAMIN F. EDWARDS & COMPANY, INC.
Office #1: Shades Creek Plaza 850 Shades Creek Parkway, Suite 310, Birmingham, AL 35209RIA
BD
CRD#: 146936
Birmingham, AL
Past
September 17, 2012 - December 26, 2018
MORGAN STANLEY
RIA
CRD#: 149777
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past
September 17, 2012 - December 26, 2018
MORGAN STANLEY
BD
CRD#: 149777
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past
February 15, 2008 - September 17, 2012
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 19616
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past
February 6, 2008 - September 17, 2012
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 19616
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past
June 14, 2006 - November 7, 2007
AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC
BD
CRD#: 14869
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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BF
BENJAMIN F. EDWARDS & COMPANY, INC.
BENJAMIN F. EDWARDS | MSHB, LLC | MSHB | BENJAMIN F. EDWARDS & COMPANY, LLC | BENJAMIN F. EDWARDS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED | BENJAMIN F. EDWARDS & COMPANY, INC. | BENJAMIN F. EDWARDS & COMPANY
CRD#: 146936 / SEC#: 801-71421, 8-68023
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/6/2010 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)
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.RR
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
RR
Alabama(12/21/2018)
IAR
Alabama(12/21/2018)
RR
California(12/21/2018)
RR
Florida(12/21/2018)
RR
Georgia(12/21/2018)
RR
Kentucky(12/21/2018)
RR
Louisiana(2/27/2024)
RR
Maryland(12/21/2018)
RR
Massachusetts(12/21/2018)
RR
Mississippi(12/21/2018)
RR
Missouri(4/18/2019)
RR
New York(12/21/2018)
RR
North Carolina(2/27/2019)
RR
Oklahoma(2/27/2019)
RR
South Carolina(12/21/2018)
RR
Tennessee(2/27/2019)
RR
Texas(5/9/2023)
IAR
Texas(5/9/2023)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
BF
BENJAMIN F. EDWARDS & COMPANY, INC.
BENJAMIN F. EDWARDS | MSHB, LLC | MSHB | BENJAMIN F. EDWARDS & COMPANY, LLC | BENJAMIN F. EDWARDS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED | BENJAMIN F. EDWARDS & COMPANY, INC. | BENJAMIN F. EDWARDS & COMPANY
CRD#: 146936 / SEC#: 801-71421, 8-68023
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/6/2010 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
One North Brentwood Blvd, Suite 850 Suite 850, St. Louis, MO 63105
Mailing Address
One North Brentwood Blvd, Suite 850, St. Louis, MO 63105
Phone number
(314) 726-1600
Established
Missouri since 08/19/2008
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
736
SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| BENJAMIN EDWARDS, INC. | OWNER | |
| BAUMANN, NEAL JAMES | DIRECTOR/REGIONAL DIRECTOR | 1480636 |
| BRANDSTADT, TODD HEINRICH | DIRECTOR/DIRECTOR OF BRANCHES | 2631699 |
| DELINIERE, ROLAND HAROLD | DIRECTOR/REGIONAL DIRECTOR | 1038322 |
| EDWARDS, BENJAMIN FRANKLIN | DIRECTOR/ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF BRANCHES | 6670972 |
| EDWARDS, BENJAMIN FRANKLIN IV | CHAIRMAN/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, PRESIDENT | 1061490 |
| FELLOWS, MARK PATTERSON | DIRECTOR/REGIONAL DIRECTOR | 1600661 |
| HANSON, DAVID WILLIAM | DIRECTOR | 715793 |
| KELLER, CHRISTOPHER M | DIRECTOR/DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS, TECHNOLOGY & ANALYTICS | 4346617 |
| MARTIN, THOMAS HAYDEN JR | DIRECTOR/CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 1459719 |
| MUCKLER, MATTHEW PAUL | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER, ADVISORY | 4762147 |
| RUBENSTEIN, DOUGLAS DAVID | DIRECTOR/COO AND DIRECTOR OF CAPITAL MARKETS | 1138380 |
| SALAMON, MATTHEW R | DIRECTOR/CORPORATE SECRETARY & DIRECTOR OF LAW & LEGAL SERVICES, CHIEF COUNSEL | 1858581 |
| STEVENS, KATELYN CLARE | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER, BROKERAGE | 5752247 |
| WELKER, JOANNE MARIE | DIRECTOR/MANAGER ADVISORY SERVICES | 2300075 |
| WHITING, CHRISTOPHER MARK | DIRECTOR OF FINANCIAL STRATEGIES GROUP | 2242513 |
| WISDOM, BILLY JOE | DIRECTOR/DIRECTOR OF REGULATORY & OVERSIGHT SERVICES | 1810908 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 49,475 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 15,656,482,908 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 2 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 01/23/2025 | ||
| 12/20/2023 | ||
| 10/28/2022 |
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Company Information
BENJAMIN F. EDWARDS & COMPANY, INC.
CRD#: 146936Birmingham, AL 35209TRUST BUT VERIFY
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