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Jacob R. Benitez

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CRD#: 5238338
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Jacob Robert Benitez, who also goes by Jake Benitez, was a registered financial professional .

Jacob is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2006. Jacob had worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Jake Benitez

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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Experience


Past

April 8, 2020 - December 16, 2020

WEALTHFORGE SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 152550
San Clemente, CA
Past

August 6, 2018 - April 1, 2020

PATRICK CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 16518
San Clemente, CA
Past

March 28, 2017 - July 18, 2018

GRIFFIN CAPITAL SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 37739
IRVINE, CA
Past

June 22, 2015 - December 15, 2016

CCO CAPITAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 31147
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

February 2, 2010 - June 22, 2015

KBS CAPITAL MARKETS GROUP LLC

BD
CRD#: 132299
NEWPORT BEACH, CA
Past

November 20, 2006 - January 26, 2010

GRUBB & ELLIS SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17932
SANTA ANA, CA

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 2/9/2007
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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WEALTHFORGE SECURITIES, LLC
WEALTHFORGE | WEALTHFORGE, LLC | WEALTHFORGE SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 152550 / SEC#: , 8-68464

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


Main Address
3015 W Moore St Suite 102, Richmond, VA 23230
Mailing Address
3015 W Moore St Suite 102, Richmond, VA 23230
Phone number
(804) 308-0431
Established
Virginia since 07/28/2009
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
WEALTHFORGE HOLDINGS, INC.PARENT
ARLES, DONNA DIPIETROCFO, PFO, POO6489389
RAPER, JAMES LEROY JRCCO, COO5721253
ROBBINS, GEORGE WILLIAM IVCEO2440106

Disclosures


Regulatory Event3
Arbitration1

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Company Information


WEALTHFORGE SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 152550

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