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Stephen E. Benjamin

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CRD#: 5446589
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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.

Stephen Elliot Benjamin, CFP®, who also goes by Stephen Elliot Pilnick, was a registered financial professional .

Stephen is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2007. Stephen had worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Stephen Elliot Pilnick

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) OWNER-'STEPHEN BENJAMIN, CPA' PROVIDES TAX, BOOKKEEPING, PAYROLL & BUSINESS MANAGEMENT SERVICES SINCE 07/1999. APPROX 73% TIME SPENT. NON-INVESTMENT RELATED. (2) EDUCATOR-'STEPHEN BENJAMIN, CPA, CFP' TEACHES INCOME TAX BASICS TO ARTISTS & ENTERTAINERS SINCE 2000. NON-INVESTMENT RELATED. APPROX 2% TIME SPENT. (3) INSURANCE AGENT-SALES OF LIFE/DIS/LTC/MED/VA'S IN CA & MI SINCE 2008. INVESTMENT RELATED. APPROX 5% TIME SPENT. (4) REAL ESTATE AGENT ASSISTING CLIENTS WITH MORTGAGE LOANS ORIGINATION AND REFINANCING WITH SKYLINE FINANCIAL CORP., LLC SINCE 8/2010. NON INVESTMENT RELATED. APPROX 2% OF TIME SPENT. BUSINESS CONDUCTED AT OFFICE ADDRESS OF RECORD.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Experience


Past

June 11, 2012 - April 29, 2025

PLANNED ASSET MANAGEMENT

RIA
CRD#: 105986
CALABASAS, CA
Past

May 3, 2010 - October 8, 2014

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 7717
WINNETKA, CA
Past

May 3, 2010 - October 8, 2014

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7717
WINNETKA, CA
Past

January 11, 2008 - April 29, 2010

AFA ADVISOR SERVICES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 129104
WINNETKA, CA
Past

November 22, 2007 - April 29, 2010

AFA FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 127648
WINNETKA, CA

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 1/10/2008
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


PA
PLANNED ASSET MANAGEMENT
PLANNED ASSET MANAGEMENT | PLANNED ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC | PLANNED ASSET MANAGEMENT INC

CRD#: 105986 / SEC#: 801-25709

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Contact information


Main Address
27001 Agoura Road, Suite 150, Calabasas, CA 91301-5104
Mailing Address
Phone number
(818) 708-6888
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
6

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

PAM ADV BROCHURE (3/10/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts301
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 385,254,500

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Company Information


PLANNED ASSET MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 105986

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