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Benjamin K. Atkins
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
SPARTANBURG, SC 29302
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CRD#: 5447470
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Professional summary
Benjamin Kyle Atkins is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Spartanburg, South Carolina and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Spartanburg, South Carolina.
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 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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KYLE ATKINS FINANCIAL GROUP; Investment Related; 359 South Pine Street, Spartanburg, SC 29330; Insurance; Sales and Support / Employee; Start Date 11/2010; 150 hours per month, more or less, with most hours per month occurring during trading hours; Sales and Administration Support related duties. Day to day client interactions, insurance product solicitation, sells and service, insurance quote preparation, and provide support to licensed industry professionals in our office. >> INSURANCE; Investment Related; 359 S Pine Street, Spartanburg, SC 29302; Insurance; Vice President of Operations; Start Date 11/2010; 60 hours per month with the majority of those hours occurring during trading hours; Day to day client interactions, insurance product solicitation, sells and service, insurance quote preparation, and provide support to licensed industry professionals in our office.
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
February 20, 2025 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Office #1: 359 South Pine Street, Spartanburg, SC 29302RIA
CRD#: 105644
SPARTANBURG, SC
Current
February 20, 2025 - Present
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 359 South Pine Street, Spartanburg, SC 29302BD
CRD#: 13572
Spartanburg, SC
Past
March 19, 2024 - February 20, 2025
CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 15708
Spartanburg, SC
Past
March 15, 2011 - February 20, 2025
CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 15708
Spartanburg, SC
Past
May 29, 2008 - November 30, 2009
JBS LIBERTY SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 36179
SPARTANBURG, SC
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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CI
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
CETERA ADVISOR NETWORKS | TERRA FINANCIAL PLANNING GROUP LTD | GENWORTH FINANCIAL ADVISERS CORPORATION | FIRST ALLIED ADVISORY SERVICES | CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC | CETERA ADVISORS
CRD#: 105644 / SEC#: 801-20406
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/13/1984 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
Florida(5/12/2025)
RR
North Carolina(2/20/2025)
RR
South Carolina(2/20/2025)
IAR
South Carolina(2/20/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
CI
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
CETERA ADVISOR NETWORKS | TERRA FINANCIAL PLANNING GROUP LTD | GENWORTH FINANCIAL ADVISERS CORPORATION | FIRST ALLIED ADVISORY SERVICES | CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC | CETERA ADVISORS
CRD#: 105644 / SEC#: 801-20406
RIA
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Contact information
Main Address
1450 American Lane 6th Floor, Suite 650, Schaumburg, IL 60173-2096
Mailing Address
Phone number
(310) 257-7880
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
7,705
SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 584,487 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 163,792,814,520 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 10/27/2025 | ||
| 12/13/2024 | ||
| 09/26/2023 | ||
| 11/18/2022 |
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Company Information
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
CRD#: 105644Spartanburg, SC 29302TRUST BUT VERIFY
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