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Benjamin Holland
FPG WEALTH
Chicago, IL
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CRD#: 5591122
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Professional summary
Benjamin Holland, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at FPG WEALTH located in Chicago, Illinois.
Benjamin is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2008. Benjamin has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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1. I AM A CO-TRUSTEE OF A LONG TIME FAMILY FRIENDS TRUST - THE ISADORE M. BERNSTEIN REVOCABLE TRUST, 1020 MILWAUKEE AVE. STE. 145, DEERFIELD, IL 60015. MY ASSOCIATION WITH THE TRUST BEGAN 3/18/2010 AND I DO NOT HAVE ANY FINANCIAL INTEREST IN THE TRUST. THE TIME SPEND ON THE OUTSIDE ACTIVITY IS APPROXIMATELY 3 HOURS A MONTH. I SUPERVISE THE INVESTMENTS AND HANDLE COLLECTION AND DISTRIBUTIONS OF ASSETS. I RECEIVE A FEE AS CO-TRUSTEE OF THE TRUST. 2. I AM A CO-EXECUTOR OF THE ESTATE OF ISADORE M. BERNSTEIN, A LONG TIME FAMILY FRIEND, 1020 MILWAUKEE AVE, STE. 145, DEERFIELD, IL 60015. MY ASSOCIATION WITH THE ESTATE BEGAN 3/18/2010 AND I DO NOT HAVE ANY FINANCIAL INTEREST IN THE ESTATE. THE TIME SPEND ON THE OUTSIDE ACTIVITY IS APPROXIMATELY 3 HOURS A MONTH. I SUPERVISE THE INVESTMENTS AND HANDLE COLLECTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF ASSETS. I DO NOT RECEIVE ANY COMPENSATION. 3. I am Co-Trustee of the IMB Charitable Trust and the IMB Charitable Trust II. I devote 1 to 2 hours per month during non business hours. 4. I AM AN EQUITY INVESTOR IN A FILM PRODUCTION COMPANY SHOOTING A FEATURE FILM IN THE CHICAGO AREA. I SPEND NO TIME WORKING ON THE FILM OR PRODUCTION COMPANY. EXCITED TO SUPPORT THE CHICAGO AND ILLINOIS FILM INDUSTRY. 5. I AM THE MANAGER AND OPERATOR OF THE BRIGHT PEARL, LLC WHICH STARTED IN JUNE 2021. BRIGHT PEARL, LLC OWNS COMMERCIAL PROPERTY IN THE NEW BUFFALO, MI AREA. MINIMAL TIME WILL BE SPENT DURING MARKET HOURS. 6.I AM THE OWNER/MANAGER OF BIRDIES,LLC. BIRDIES IS OPERATING AT 207 N WHITTAKER ST., NEW BUFFALO, MI 49117. THE BUSINESS B EGAN DECEMBER 2021. THE LLC WILL BE USED TO MANAGE THE ENTITY, HIRE MANAGEMENT, SIGN CONTRACTS WITH VENDORS AND CONTRACTORS. THIS IS NOT AN INVESTMENT RELATED BUSINESS. MINIMAL TIME DURING MARKET HOURS WILL BE SPENT ON THIS LLC. 7. I AM THE OWNER/MANAGER OF HARBOR COUNTRY PROPERTY GROUP, LLC. THE LLC HOLDS COMMERCIAL PROPERTY IN SW MICHIGAN. THE BUSINESS BEGAN IN DECEMBER 2021. THE MAIN ACTIVITY IS TO HOLD REAL ESTATE AND REDEVELOP PROPERTY INTO GREAT ASSETS FOR THE COMMUNITY. MINIMAL TIME DURING MARKET HOURS WILL BE SPENT ON THIS LLC. 8. I AM AN OWNER OF FIRST PRINCIPLES GROUP MANAGEMENT, LLC, AN EXEMPT REPORTING ADVISER. THE BUSINESS IS INVESTMENT-RELATED AND IS LOCATED AT 230 E OHIO ST, SUITE 410 1087, CHICAGO, IL 60611. THE BUSINESS BEGAN IN DECEMBER 2023. I DEVOTE 10 HOURS PER WEEK TO THIS OTHER BUSINESS.
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Certified licenses
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CFP®
Start date: 2014
Experience
Current
April 28, 2023 - Present
FPG WEALTH
RIA
CRD#: 325539
Chicago, IL
Past
March 25, 2009 - May 5, 2023
OPPENHEIMER & CO. INC.
RIA
CRD#: 249
MARCO ISLAND, FL
Past
October 9, 2008 - May 5, 2023
OPPENHEIMER & CO. INC.
BD
CRD#: 249
MARCO ISLAND, FL
State Registrations and Notice Filings
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IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations
IAR
Illinois(4/28/2023)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Current Firm
FW
FPG WEALTH
FIRST PRINCIPLES GROUP | FPG WEALTH | FPG INVESTMENTS, LLC
CRD#: 325539 / SEC#: 801-127677
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/4/2024 Terminated)Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/26/2024 Approved)Texas
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Contact information
Main Address
Chicago, IL
Mailing Address
Phone number
(847) 668-7950
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 56 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 28,047,655 |
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