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Benjamin C. Deweese

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CRD#: 5410471
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Professional summary

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

Benjamin Carl Deweese was a registered financial professional .

Benjamin is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2008. Benjamin had worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 57TO, SIE, Series 55, Series 7 and Series 4 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

None

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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None

Experience

Past

February 4, 2016 - January 8, 2026

COMMERCE STREET INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

RIA
CRD#: 144278
DALLAS, TX
Past

January 27, 2016 - January 8, 2026

COMMERCE STREET CAPITAL, LLC

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".
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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.

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

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

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#: 144278

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