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Benjamin Edward Raikes

Benjamin E. Raikes

MASON & ASSOCIATES
Newport News, VA 23606
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CRD#: 6042664
Benjamin Edward Raikes

Professional summary


Benjamin Edward Raikes, CFP®, who also goes by Ben Raikes, is a registered financial advisor currently at MASON & ASSOCIATES, LLC located in Newport News, Virginia.

Benjamin is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2013. Benjamin has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65 exam.

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What are your service offerings?
Tax Planning
Social Security Planning
Investment Planning
Employee and Employer Plan Ben...
Retirement Planning
Retirement Income Management
Comprehensive Financial Planni...
Insurance Planning
Estate Planning
Do you have an area of expertise or specialization?
AUM
Charitable Giving
College/Education Planning
Federal Employees
Investment Advice with Ongoing...
Retirement Plan Investment Adv...
What is your minimum asset requirement?
1M
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Ben Raikes

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.
sole proprietor; not investment-related; private residence; rental property; landlord; property owner; 12/2023; <2 hours/month; <1 hours/month during securities trading hours; own/maintain the property

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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: 2016

Experience


Current

February 15, 2022 - Present

MASON & ASSOCIATES, LLC

Office #1: 2 Bayport Way Suite 110, Newport News, VA 23606
RIA
CRD#: 307206
Newport News, VA
Past

November 2, 2015 - December 21, 2021

VERUS FINANCIAL PARTNERS

RIA
CRD#: 106744
RICHMOND, VA
Past

April 19, 2013 - November 11, 2014

COLISEUM WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 165610
NORTH BETHESDA, MD

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".
MASON & ASSOCIATES, LLC
MASON & ASSOCIATES, LLC
MASON & ASSOCIATES LLC | MASON & ASSOCIATES, LLC

CRD#: 307206 / SEC#: 801-119343

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/24/2020 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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Texas
(2/15/2022)
IAR
Virginia
(2/15/2022)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 4/18/2013
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Current Firm


MASON & ASSOCIATES, LLC
MASON & ASSOCIATES, LLC
MASON & ASSOCIATES LLC | MASON & ASSOCIATES, LLC

CRD#: 307206 / SEC#: 801-119343

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/24/2020 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
2 Bayport Way Suite 110, Newport News, VA 23606
Mailing Address
Phone number
(757) 223-9898
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
8

SEC notice filing (8 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

2025-03-13 MASON & ASSOCIATES FORM ADV PART 2A (3/13/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,577
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 403,872,961

Red Flags


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Company Information


MASON & ASSOCIATES, LLC

MASON & ASSOCIATES, LLC

CRD#: 307206Newport News, VA 23606

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