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Benjamin W. Athens

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CRD#: 6396398
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Benjamin Whitman Ford Athens, who also goes by Benjamin Withman F Athens, was a registered financial professional .

Benjamin is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2014. Benjamin had worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Benjamin Withman F Athens

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) B & C Properties, LLC. Not Investment Related. Located at 111 Cedar Street, San Antonio, TX 78210. Nature - Real Estate. Position - Partner, Manager. Start - 08/2021. 3 hours per month, not during trading hours. Duties - Evaluate investments into direct real estate deals, facilitate transactions and communicate with limited partners. 2) Chosen Minerals LLC \ Investment Related - No \ 5210 Larkin St. Houston TX 77007 \ Soley Owned Entity \ Managing Member \ 03/10/2023 \ 1 hr \ 0 hrs \ Sign participation forms, write and mail checks. LLC acts as an investor in passive investments in Oil Wells. 3) 4/2024 \ Independent Licensed insurance Agent \ Investment Related \ Texas \ Life, Accident, Health & HMO.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

April 26, 2019 - January 16, 2025

AMERICANA PARTNERS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 301354
HOUSTON, TX
Past

April 26, 2019 - June 30, 2023

PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS

BD
CRD#: 35747
Houston, TX
Past

January 30, 2015 - May 8, 2019

MORGAN STANLEY

RIA
CRD#: 149777
HOUSTON, TX
Past

December 17, 2014 - May 8, 2019

MORGAN STANLEY

BD
CRD#: 149777
HOUSTON, 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".
AP
AMERICANA PARTNERS, LLC
AMERICANA PARTNERS INTERNATIONAL, LLC | NRG ADVISORS, LLC | AMERICANA PARTNERS, LLC

CRD#: 301354 / SEC#: 801-115018

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/17/2019 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 1/30/2015
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


AP
AMERICANA PARTNERS, LLC
AMERICANA PARTNERS INTERNATIONAL, LLC | NRG ADVISORS, LLC | AMERICANA PARTNERS, LLC

CRD#: 301354 / SEC#: 801-115018

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/17/2019 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
811 Louisiana Street Suite 2420, Houston, TX 77002
Mailing Address
Phone number
(713) 429-5552
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
50

SEC notice filing (29 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

DISCLOSURE BROCHURE FOR AMERICANA PARTNERS, LLC (6/18/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts5,931
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 6,082,612,320

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Company Information


AMERICANA PARTNERS, LLC

CRD#: 301354

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