Benjamin J. Dethlefs

RETIREMENT PLANNERS OF AMERICA

Plano, TX 75093

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CRD#: 6428102

Professional summary

Benjamin Joshua Dethlefs, who also goes by Ben Joshua Dethlefs, Benjamin Dethlefs, is a registered financial advisor currently at RETIREMENT PLANNERS OF AMERICA located in Plano, Texas.

Benjamin is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2015. Benjamin has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Ben Joshua Dethlefs | Benjamin Dethlefs

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.

Entity Name: MedHawk Gunite & Concrete LLC Investment related: N Address: 2750 S. Preston Rd. Suite 116-114 Celina, TX 75009" Nature of the other business: Investor/Partner Position/Title/Relationship: Building Materials Start Date: 04/06/2021 Approximate # of hours a month: 0-10 Approximate # of hours during securities trading hours: 0 Briefly describe your duties: Passive investor into this private company. I do not have responsibilities of any kind within the organization. This company provides concrete services to pool construction companies.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

May 2, 2022 - Present

RETIREMENT PLANNERS OF AMERICA

Office #1: 2820 Dallas Parkway, Plano, TX 75093

RIA

CRD#: 157222

Plano, TX

Past

November 20, 2018 - February 24, 2022

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

RIA

CRD#: 79

PLANO, TX

Past

November 20, 2018 - February 24, 2022

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 79

PLANO, TX

Past

September 21, 2015 - September 7, 2018

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 7870

Southlake, TX

Past

September 21, 2015 - September 7, 2018

TD AMERITRADE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 111514

Southlake, TX

Past

January 14, 2015 - September 7, 2018

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

CRD#: 7870

Southlake, 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".

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

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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

Texas
(5/2/2022)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 9/18/2015

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 1/22/2015

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 9/7/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 1/14/2015

General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

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)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

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

ADV PART 2A FIRM BROCHURE (3/28/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	15,760
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 3,975,227,271

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Benjamin J. Dethlefs

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

TD AMERITRADE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

RETIREMENT PLANNERS OF AMERICA

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 9/18/2015

Series 63

Date: 1/22/2015

SIE

Date: 9/7/2018

Series 7

Date: 1/14/2015

Current Firm

RETIREMENT PLANNERS OF AMERICA

Contact information

SEC notice filing (43 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

RETIREMENT PLANNERS OF AMERICA

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