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Benjamin Stephen Newport

Benjamin S. Newport

RETIREMENT PLANNERS OF AMERICA
Fort Worth, TX 76012
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CRD#: 6144569
Benjamin Stephen Newport

Professional summary


Benjamin Stephen Newport, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at RETIREMENT PLANNERS OF AMERICA located in Fort Worth, Texas.

Benjamin is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2013. Benjamin has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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) TEXAS AIR NATIONAL GUARD; NOT INVESTEMENT RELATED; 400 HENSLEY AVE, BLD 4160 FORT WORTH TX 76127; RESERVE COMPONENT OF THE MILITARY; MUNITIONS SECTION SUPERVISOR; STARTED 06/2009; 16 HOURS PER MONTH; 0 HOURS; ACOUNTABILITY AND INSPECTION OF MUNITIONS ITEMS 2) MAY EARN COMMISSIONS FROM INSURANCE COMPANIES NOT AFFILIATED WITH NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL FOR SALES OF NON-VARIABLE LIFE, HEALTH, ANNUITY AND/OR DISABILITY INCOME INSURANCE PRODUCTS. 3) INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT

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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

March 21, 2016 - Present

RETIREMENT PLANNERS OF AMERICA

Office #1: 1300 Summit Avenue, Suite 600, Fort Worth, TX 76012
RIA
CRD#: 157222
Fort Worth, TX
Past

September 20, 2013 - July 24, 2015

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 2881
ALLEN, TX

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".
RP
RETIREMENT PLANNERS OF AMERICA
MMWKM ADVISORS, LLC | RPOA ADVISORS, INC. | RETIREMENT PLANNERS OF AMERICA | MONEY MATTERS WITH KEN MORAIF

CRD#: 157222 / SEC#: 801-72262

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/4/2011 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
(3/21/2016)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 10/25/2013
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


RP
RETIREMENT PLANNERS OF AMERICA
MMWKM ADVISORS, LLC | RPOA ADVISORS, INC. | RETIREMENT PLANNERS OF AMERICA | MONEY MATTERS WITH KEN MORAIF

CRD#: 157222 / SEC#: 801-72262

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/4/2011 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
2820 Dallas Parkway, Plano, TX 75093
Mailing Address
Phone number
(469) 246-3600
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
126

SEC notice filing (43 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A APPENDIX 1 WRAP FEE PROGRAM BROCHURE (3/28/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts15,760
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 3,975,227,271

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Company Information


RETIREMENT PLANNERS OF AMERICA

CRD#: 157222Fort Worth, TX 76012

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