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Benjamin E. Smith

DELAWARE DISTRIBUTORS, L.P.
Philadelphia, PA 19106
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CRD#: 6221392
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Professional summary

Benjamin Edward Smith, who also goes by Ben Smith, Benjamin Edward Smith, is a registered financial professional currently at DELAWARE DISTRIBUTORS, L.P. located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Benjamin is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2014. Benjamin has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Aliases

Ben Smith | Benjamin Edward Smith

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Experience

Current

December 17, 2024 - Present

DELAWARE DISTRIBUTORS, L.P.

Office #1: 610 Market St 100 Independence, Philadelphia, PA 19106
BD
CRD#: 14232
Philadelphia, PA
Past

August 2, 2024 - November 26, 2024

CAIS CAPITAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 154512
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 19, 2023 - July 22, 2024

DELAWARE DISTRIBUTORS, L.P.

BD
CRD#: 14232
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Past

February 3, 2014 - February 24, 2023

ABERDEEN FUND DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 146230
PHILADELPHIA, PA

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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.

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RR
Pennsylvania
(12/17/2024)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 9/9/2014
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 2/3/2014
General Securities Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

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DELAWARE DISTRIBUTORS, L.P.
DELAWARE DISTRIBUTORS, L.P. | DELAWARE DISTRIBUTORS,INC.

CRD#: 14232 / SEC#: , 8-29755

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Philadelphia district office)
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Contact information

Main Address
100 Independence 610 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106-2354
Mailing Address
100 Independence 610 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106-2354
Phone number
(215) 255-1200
Established
Delaware since 12/21/1994
Firm type
Partnership
Fiscal year end
March
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

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Documents

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
DELAWARE INVESTMENTS DISTRIBUTION PARTNERS, INC. ("DIDP")LIMITED PARTNER OF APPLICANT
IVY DISTRIBUTORS, INC.LIMITED PARTNER OF APPLICANT
CONNOR, DAVID FORRESTERDIRECTOR4243088
DELAWARE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, A SERIES OF MACQUARIE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT BUSINESS TRUST,("DCM")LIMITED PARTNER OF APPLICANT
DELAWARE DISTRIBUTORS, INC. ("DDI")GENERAL PARTNER OF APPLICANT
GARVEY, THOMAS FCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2845051
HOBAN, STEPHEN (NO MIDDLE NAME)FINOP5089370
HOBAN, STEPHEN (NO MIDDLE NAME)VP/CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER5089370
HUTCHINSON, MILISSA ANNPRESIDENT5727922
LYTLE, SHAWN KEITHDIRECTOR5816747
SALUS, RICHARD (NO MIDDLE NAME)DIRECTOR2850592

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Company Information

DELAWARE DISTRIBUTORS, L.P.

CRD#: 14232Philadelphia, PA 19106

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