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Benson S. Frost
THE HUNTINGTON INVESTMENT COMPANY
Birmingham, MI 48009
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CRD#: 5529541
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Professional summary
Benson Stanley Frost, CFP®, who also goes by Ben Frost, Benson Frost, is a registered financial advisor currently at THE HUNTINGTON INVESTMENT COMPANY located in Birmingham, Michigan.
Benson is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2008. Benson has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Ben Frost | Benson Frost
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.
NAME: Cub Scout Pack 1730 POSITION: Board Member / Committee Member NATURE: Lead a group of Cub Scouts INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 5-10 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 8/1/2021 ADDRESS: PO box 98, Trenton, MI 48183 DESCRIPTION: Cub Master NAME: Generations Rentals, LLC POSITION: Member NATURE: Tax / Accounting / Bookkeeping INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 0-5 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 2/1/2016 ADDRESS: 2251 Westfield Rd. DESCRIPTION: I do the accounting and banking for the entity. NAME: Generations Outdoors POSITION: Member NATURE: Real estate INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 0-5 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 6/10/2025 ADDRESS: 2251 Westfield Rd. Trenton, MI 48183 DESCRIPTION:�Holding Company for real estate owned by members of my family for personal recreational use.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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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®
Start date: 2020
Experience
Current
June 7, 2024 - Present
THE HUNTINGTON INVESTMENT COMPANY
Office #1: Birmingham Private Banking 555 South Old Woodward Ave, Birmingham, MI 48009RIA
BD
CRD#: 16986
Birmingham, MI
Current
June 7, 2024 - Present
THE HUNTINGTON INVESTMENT COMPANY
Office #1: Birmingham Private Banking 555 South Old Woodward Ave, Birmingham, MI 48009RIA
BD
CRD#: 16986
Birmingham, MI
Past
September 13, 2022 - March 21, 2024
MORGAN STANLEY
RIA
CRD#: 149777
Farmington Hills, MI
Past
September 13, 2022 - March 21, 2024
MORGAN STANLEY
BD
CRD#: 149777
Farmington Hills, MI
Past
May 8, 2018 - May 3, 2022
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
RIA
CRD#: 7691
FARMINGTON HILLS, MI
Past
May 8, 2018 - May 3, 2022
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
BD
CRD#: 7691
FARMINGTON HILLS, MI
Past
July 17, 2014 - February 6, 2018
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
RIA
CRD#: 6413
SOUTHFIELD, MI
Past
July 14, 2014 - February 6, 2018
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
BD
CRD#: 6413
SOUTHFIELD, MI
Past
May 30, 2013 - July 21, 2014
NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC
BD
CRD#: 5167
WYANDOTTE, MI
Past
September 21, 2010 - April 3, 2013
MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 10409
SOUTHFIELD, MI
Past
July 26, 2010 - April 3, 2013
MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 10409
SOUTHFIELD, MI
Past
September 3, 2008 - October 9, 2009
EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC
BD
CRD#: 6627
TROY, MI
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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THE HUNTINGTON INVESTMENT COMPANY
HUNTINGTON CAPITAL MARKETS, INC. | THE HUNTINGTON INVESTMENT COMPANY | THE HUNTINGTON COMPANY | HUNTINGTON FINANCIAL ADVISORS
CRD#: 16986 / SEC#: 801-58015, 8-34867
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/6/2000 Approved)Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/15/2000 Terminated)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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
Michigan(6/7/2024)
IAR
Michigan(6/7/2024)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
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THE HUNTINGTON INVESTMENT COMPANY
HUNTINGTON CAPITAL MARKETS, INC. | THE HUNTINGTON INVESTMENT COMPANY | THE HUNTINGTON COMPANY | HUNTINGTON FINANCIAL ADVISORS
CRD#: 16986 / SEC#: 801-58015, 8-34867
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/6/2000 Approved)Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/15/2000 Terminated)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
41 S. High St. 4th Floor Hc0429, Columbus, OH 43215
Mailing Address
7 Easton Oval 5th Floor Ea5c003, Columbus, OH 43219
Phone number
(800) 322-4600
Established
Ohio since 01/17/1991
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
501
SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| HUNTINGTON BANCSHARES INCORPORATED | PARENT COMPANY | |
| BALLARD, MONICA VICKMAN | SECRETARY | 4245227 |
| BOARDMAN, JEFFREY MICHAEL | CONFLICT OFFICER | 2746492 |
| BRUNNER, MICHAEL EVANS | ROSFP | 5353459 |
| BRUNNER, MICHAEL EVANS | MUNICIPAL PRINCIPAL | 5353459 |
| DUNCAN, ERICA | BOARD MEMBER | 8031535 |
| ERDELYI, MICHAEL DAVID | PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER | 5864282 |
| FERGUSON, EMILY ELIZABETH | CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER | 3107040 |
| FORESTA, CYNTHIA JEAN | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 2445804 |
| HAMILTON, MELANIE KATE-MCFARLAND | PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER | 5452291 |
| HOLDING, MELISSA | DIRECTOR OF WEALTH MANAGEMENT | 4621076 |
| HOLDING, MELISSA | BOARD MEMBER | 4621076 |
| LOUGH, SHAWN PATRICK | BOARD MEMBER | 6356321 |
| MIROBALLI, MICHAEL | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 1545242 |
| MIROBALLI, MICHAEL | BOARD MEMBER | 1545242 |
| MIROBALLI, MICHAEL | PRESIDENT | 1545242 |
| POLIVKA, ALEX C | AML OFFICER | 6270624 |
| REBER, AARON | BOARD MEMBER | 7793642 |
| RICHARDSON, STEPHEN MONROE | FINOP | 6260539 |
| RICHARDSON, STEPHEN MONROE | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 6260539 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 37,298 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 6,344,121,382 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 19 |
| Arbitration | 6 |
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