Benjamin K. Chase

FORTITUDE FINANCIAL LLC

Spokane, WA 99202

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CRD#: 6145202

Professional summary

Benjamin Kohls Chase, CFP®, who also goes by Benjamin Chase, Benjamin Kohls-chase, is a registered financial advisor currently at FORTITUDE FINANCIAL LLC located in Spokane, Washington and LPL FINANCIAL LLC located in Spokane, Washington.

Benjamin is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2013. Benjamin has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Benjamin Chase | Benjamin Kohls-Chase

Other business activities

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1. 7/20/2021 - Fortitude Financial - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - DBA for LPL Business (entity for LPL business) - Started 07/09/2021. 2. 7/27/2021 - Fortitude Financial, LLC - DBA: (Hybrid) Fortitude Financial - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Registered Investment Advisor DBA - IAR - Started 07/09/2021 - 320 Hours Per Month/96 Hours During Securities Trading. 3. 7/27/2021 - Fortitude Financial, LLC - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Registered Investment Advisor Hybrid - IAR - Started 07/09/2021 - 320 Hours Per Month/96 Hours During Securities Trading - I provide investment advisory services through Fortitude Financial, LLC, an independent investment advisor firm. I started this business activity in 07/2021. I expect to spend approximately 320 hours per month on this activity. Please see the advisory firm's Form ADV for more information about its address, the nature of its business, its owners, and its services at http://www.adviserinfo.sec.gov/IAPD. The firm is separate from and independent of LPL Financial. 4. 10/14/2021 - Fortitude Tax - DBA: Fortitude Financial - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Tax Prep/Accounting/CPA - Start Date: 10/01/2021 - 4 Hours Per Month/0 Hours During Securities Trading.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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CFP^®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 2017

Experience

Current

August 24, 2021 - Present

FORTITUDE FINANCIAL LLC

Office #1: 123 East 2nd Avenue, Spokane, WA 99202

RIA

CRD#: 313235

Spokane, WA

Current

October 26, 2015 - Present

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

Office #1: 123 E 2nd Ave, Spokane, WA 99202

RIA

CRD#: 6413

Spokane, WA

Past

October 26, 2015 - July 16, 2021

FINANCIAL ADVOCATES INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

RIA

CRD#: 151298

Spokane, WA

Past

April 4, 2013 - November 4, 2015

WADDELL & REED

RIA

CRD#: 866

SPOKANE, WA

Past

March 11, 2013 - November 4, 2015

WADDELL & REED

CRD#: 866

SPOKANE, WA

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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FORTITUDE FINANCIAL LLC

FORTITUDE FINANCIAL | FORTITUDE FINANCIAL LLC

CRD#: 313235 / SEC#: 801-120732

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/8/2021 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.

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.

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IAR

Texas
(1/18/2022)

Washington
(10/26/2015)

IAR

Washington
(8/24/2021)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 4/2/2013

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 3/8/2013

General Securities Representative Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

FORTITUDE FINANCIAL LLC

FORTITUDE FINANCIAL | FORTITUDE FINANCIAL LLC

CRD#: 313235 / SEC#: 801-120732

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/8/2021 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

123 East 2nd Avenue, Spokane, WA 99202

Mailing Address

Phone number

(509) 931-1199

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (9 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A (3/7/2025)

FORM ADV PART 2A WRAP FEE BROCHURE (3/7/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	1,821
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 270,125,810

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Benjamin K. Chase

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

FINANCIAL ADVOCATES INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

WADDELL & REED

WADDELL & REED

Primary Firm SEC Registration

FORTITUDE FINANCIAL LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 4/2/2013

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 3/8/2013

FINRA

Current Firm

FORTITUDE FINANCIAL LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (9 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

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