Maxwell T. Behnfield

FIRST NATIONAL ADVISERS

Boulder, CO 80301

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CRD#: 5357924

Professional summary

Maxwell Thomas Behnfield, who also goes by Max Behnfield, Maxwell T Behnfield, Maxwell Thomas Behnfield, Maxwell Behnfield, is a registered financial advisor currently at FIRST NATIONAL ADVISERS, LLC located in Boulder, Colorado.

Maxwell is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2008. Maxwell has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Max Behnfield | Maxwell T Behnfield | Maxwell Thomas Behnfield | Maxwell Behnfield

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

November 25, 2025 - Present

FIRST NATIONAL ADVISERS, LLC

Office #1: 3033 Iris Ave., Boulder, CO 80301

RIA

CRD#: 277146

Boulder, CO

Past

November 13, 2020 - September 4, 2025

MORGAN STANLEY

RIA

CRD#: 149777

Irvine, CA

Past

November 13, 2020 - September 4, 2025

MORGAN STANLEY

CRD#: 149777

Irvine, CA

Past

January 23, 2020 - November 10, 2020

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 7717

IRVINE, CA

Past

January 23, 2020 - November 10, 2020

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 7717

IRVINE, CA

Past

September 6, 2018 - February 14, 2020

CANTELLA & CO., INC.

RIA

CRD#: 13905

Los Angeles, CA

Past

September 5, 2018 - February 14, 2020

CANTELLA & CO., INC.

CRD#: 13905

Los Angeles, CA

Past

August 22, 2018 - September 12, 2018

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC

RIA

CRD#: 149018

Torrance, CA

Past

August 22, 2018 - September 12, 2018

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 6694

TORRANCE, CA

Past

June 10, 2016 - September 7, 2018

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

RIA

CRD#: 8174

IRVINE, CA

Past

June 10, 2016 - September 7, 2018

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

CRD#: 8174

IRVINE, CA

Past

February 22, 2011 - September 18, 2014

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

RIA

CRD#: 8174

BOULDER, CO

Past

January 4, 2011 - September 18, 2014

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

CRD#: 8174

BOULDER, CO

Past

May 20, 2008 - December 21, 2010

JANUS HENDERSON DISTRIBUTORS US LLC

CRD#: 28832

DENVER, CO

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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FIRST NATIONAL ADVISERS, LLC

FIRST NATIONAL ADVISERS, LLC | PRIVATE WEALTH RESERVE

CRD#: 277146 / SEC#: 801-103473

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/7/2015 Approved)

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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR

California
(11/26/2025)

IAR

Colorado
(11/25/2025)

IAR

Nebraska
(12/1/2025)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.

Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 2/18/2011

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 6/30/2008

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 7/1/2009

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 5/19/2008

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Current Firm

FIRST NATIONAL ADVISERS, LLC

FIRST NATIONAL ADVISERS, LLC | PRIVATE WEALTH RESERVE

CRD#: 277146 / SEC#: 801-103473

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/7/2015 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

14010 Fnb Parkway Suite 200, Omaha, NE 68154

Mailing Address

1601 Dodge Street, Omaha, NE 68197

Phone number

(800) 538-7298

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (27 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FNA ADV PART 2A (4/9/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	1,221
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 6,571,419,555

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
12/29/2025	Cover Page	Report
03/27/2025	Cover Page	Report
06/28/2023	Cover Page	Report

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Maxwell T. Behnfield

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Maxwell Thomas Behnfield's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

MORGAN STANLEY

MORGAN STANLEY

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

CANTELLA & CO., INC.

CANTELLA & CO., INC.

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

JANUS HENDERSON DISTRIBUTORS US LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

FIRST NATIONAL ADVISERS, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 2/18/2011

Series 63

Date: 6/30/2008

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 7/1/2009

Series 6

Date: 5/19/2008

Current Firm

FIRST NATIONAL ADVISERS, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (27 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

FIRST NATIONAL ADVISERS, LLC

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