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Benjamin Robert Koala

Benjamin R. Koala

KOALA FINANCIAL
BONITA, CA 91902
CRD#: 6376169
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Benjamin Robert Koala
Benjamin Robert KoalaKOALA FINANCIAL

Professional summary


Benjamin Robert Koala, CFP®, who also goes by Benjamin Koala, Benjamin Robert Lindberg-koala, is a registered financial advisor currently at KOALA FINANCIAL located in Bonita, California.

Benjamin is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2015. Benjamin has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Benjamin Koala | Benjamin Robert Lindberg-Koala

Other business activities


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Certified licenses


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CFP®

Start date: 2018

Experience


Current

April 23, 2026 - Present

KOALA FINANCIAL

Office #1: 5012 Central Avenue Suite J, Bonita, CA 91902
RIA
CRD#: 340891
BONITA, CA
Past

September 5, 2025 - June 16, 2026

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 105644
BONITA, CA
Past

September 5, 2025 - June 16, 2026

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
Bonita, CA
Past

November 7, 2022 - September 5, 2025

AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES

RIA
CRD#: 104556
Bonita, CA
Past

November 7, 2022 - September 5, 2025

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13686
Bonita, CA
Past

August 11, 2015 - November 9, 2022

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 105644
BONITA, CA
Past

June 9, 2015 - November 9, 2022

CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC

BD
CRD#: 10358
BONITA, CA

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
California
(4/23/2026)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 8/11/2015
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


KF
KOALA FINANCIAL
KOALA FINANCIAL | KOALA FINANCIAL, INC.

CRD#: 340891 / SEC#:

California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/23/2026 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
5012 Central Avenue Suite J, Bonita, CA 91902
Mailing Address
Phone number
(619) 475-5542
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
3

Documents


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Company Information


KOALA FINANCIAL

CRD#: 340891Bonita, CA 91902

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