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Benjamin D. Kirby

BRIGHTWARD FINANCIAL
DENVER, CO 80202
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CRD#: 5168016
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Professional summary

Benjamin D Kirby, CFA, who also goes by Ben Don Kirby, is a registered financial advisor currently at BRIGHTWARD FINANCIAL LLC located in Denver, Colorado.

Benjamin is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2009. Benjamin has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

Ben Don Kirby

Other business activities

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CFA

Chartered Financial Analyst

Experience

Current

March 27, 2026 - Present

BRIGHTWARD FINANCIAL LLC

Office #1: 1615 Platte St Suite 200, Denver, CO 80202
RIA
CRD#: 341289
DENVER, CO
Past

September 15, 2025 - February 2, 2026

THE MILLSTONE EVANS GROUP, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 311142
BOULDER, CO
Past

November 5, 2009 - October 16, 2024

THORNBURG SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 14857
SANTA FE, NM

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
Colorado
(3/27/2026)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 3/26/2010
Uniform Securities Agent 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: 11/4/2009
General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

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BRIGHTWARD FINANCIAL LLC
BRIGHTWARD FINANCIAL LLC

CRD#: 341289 / SEC#:

Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/27/2026 Approved)
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1615 Platte St Suite 200, Denver, CO 80202
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Company Information

BRIGHTWARD FINANCIAL LLC

CRD#: 341289Denver, CO 80202

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