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Benjamin C. Deweese

COMMERCE STREET INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
Dallas, TX 75202
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CRD#: 5410471
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Professional summary

Benjamin Carl Deweese is a registered financial advisor currently at COMMERCE STREET INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT located in Dallas, Texas and COMMERCE STREET CAPITAL, LLC located in Dallas, Texas.

Benjamin is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2008. Benjamin has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 57TO, SIE, Series 55, Series 7 and Series 4 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
1. Commerce Street Investment Advisor, LLC- Investment advisory firm, Advisory Agent, Started Jan 2016. 2. Jela Interests; Dallas TX; Non-investment related; started November 2024; Partner; family holding partnership; no hours spent each month as it is an inactive entity.

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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

February 4, 2016 - Present

COMMERCE STREET INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

Office #1: 1445 Ross Avenue, Suite 2700, Dallas, TX 75202
RIA
CRD#: 144278
Dallas, TX
Current

January 27, 2016 - Present

COMMERCE STREET CAPITAL, LLC

Office #1: 1445 Ross Ave. Suite 2700, Dallas, TX 75202
BD
CRD#: 143797
Dallas, TX
Past

March 6, 2014 - December 8, 2015

REALTY CAPITAL SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 145454
DALLAS, TX
Past

January 18, 2012 - May 29, 2013

CANTOR FITZGERALD & CO.

BD
CRD#: 134
DALLAS, TX
Past

September 24, 2008 - January 19, 2012

ESPOSITO PARTNERS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 147373
DALLAS, TX
Past

April 11, 2008 - January 19, 2012

ESPOSITO SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 143710
DALLAS, TX

Primary Firm SEC Registration

This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
CS
COMMERCE STREET INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
CLARIS CAPITAL PARTNERS | COMMERCE STREET PEAK ADVISORS | COMMERCE STREET INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | COMMERCE STREET INVESTMENT ADVISOR, LLC

CRD#: 144278 / SEC#: 801-68792

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/22/2008 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.
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
Illinois
(6/1/2016)
RR
Missouri
(6/27/2022)
RR
New Jersey
(6/21/2016)
RR
New York
(6/1/2016)
RR
Texas
(2/3/2016)
IAR
Texas
(2/4/2016)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 7/15/2008
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 3/11/2008
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 57TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Securities Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 55
Date: 5/7/2008
Limited Representative-Equity Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 2/15/2008
General Securities Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 4
Date: 7/26/2011
Registered Options Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

CS
COMMERCE STREET INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
CLARIS CAPITAL PARTNERS | COMMERCE STREET PEAK ADVISORS | COMMERCE STREET INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | COMMERCE STREET INVESTMENT ADVISOR, LLC

CRD#: 144278 / SEC#: 801-68792

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/22/2008 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
1445 Ross Avenue, Suite 2700, Dallas, TX 75202
Mailing Address
Phone number
(214) 545-6800
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
16

SEC notice filing (16 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ANNUAL AMENDED FORM ADV PART 2A BROCHURE- MARCH 2025 (3/26/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts76
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 876,451,597

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Company Information

COMMERCE STREET INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 144278Dallas, TX 75202

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