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Benjamin Mcdonald
KESTRA PRIVATE WEALTH SERVICES
Stanley, NC
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CRD#: 6509675
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Professional summary
Benjamin Mcdonald, who also goes by Benjamin Joseph Mcdonald, is a registered financial advisor currently at KESTRA PRIVATE WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Stanley, North Carolina and KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC located in Huntersville, North Carolina.
Benjamin is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2015. 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 Joseph Mcdonald
Other business activities
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Name: DESTINATION WEALTH ADVISORS POSITION: DBA associated with Kestra NATURE: Insurance INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes # OF HOURS: 160 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 130 START DATE: 02/15/2023 ADDRESS: 13801 Reese Blvd. W, Suite 110, Huntersville NC 28078 DESCRIPTION: Serve clients via relationship with Kestra Name: DESTINATION GROUP LLC POSITION: CEO NATURE: Holding Company INVESTMENT RELATED: No # OF HOURS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 2 START DATE: 07/10/2023 ADDRESS: 13801 Reese Blvd. W, Suite 110, Huntersville NC 28078, United States DESCRIPTION: Oversee business operations Name: BEN MCDONALD HOLDINGS LLC POSITION: Owner NATURE: Holding Company INVESTMENT RELATED: No # OF HOURS: 0 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 07/10/2023 ADDRESS: 2004 Fountain Ln, Stanley NC 28164, United States DESCRIPTION: N/A Name: DAILY RITUAL COFFEE LLC POSITION: Owner NATURE: Coffee Shop INVESTMENT RELATED: No # OF HOURS: 10 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 09/27/2025 ADDRESS: 917 Central Ave, Unit B, Charlotte NC 28204, United States DESCRIPTION: There is an owner operator doing the day to day. I am simply an owner in the background, to help when they have questions on running a business. No day to day responsibilities.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
February 16, 2023 - Present
KESTRA PRIVATE WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
Office #2: 13801 Reese Blvd W Suite 110, Huntersville, NC 28078RIA
CRD#: 155193
Stanley, NC
Current
February 16, 2023 - Present
KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 13801 Reese Blvd W Suite 110, Huntersville, NC 28078BD
CRD#: 42046
Huntersville, NC
Past
July 9, 2021 - February 17, 2023
BGW WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 117865
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past
October 16, 2015 - February 23, 2021
EDWARD JONES
RIA
CRD#: 250
HUNTERSVILLE, NC
Past
August 5, 2015 - February 23, 2021
EDWARD JONES
BD
CRD#: 250
HUNTERSVILLE, NC
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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KESTRA PRIVATE WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
1626 WEALTH MANAGEMENT | WOODS ASSET MANAGEMENT | WASHINGTON WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | WASHINGTON WEALTH MANAGEMENT | VINTAGE WEST CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | TIGER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | STONE BEACON CAPITAL | STEVEN POLLACK & ASSOCIATES | SELECT WEALTH ADVISERS | SADE GROUP PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PSM PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PROSPERITY POINT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | POINT WEST INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS | PACILIO WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PACIFIC POINT ASSET MANAGEMENT | OVERLAKE PARTNERS | MIDDLEBURG WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MARTUCCI ADAMS WEALTH ADVISORS | LANGLEY PACIFIC PARTNERS | KIMBALL CREEK PARTNERS | KESTRA PRIVATE WEALTH SERVICES, LLC | JC WEST & ASSOCIATES | INTRINSIC WEALTH ADVISORS | FREEDOM POINTE WEALTH ADVISORS | FIRST POINT FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | DOMARI WEALTH MANAGEMENT | DJH FINANCIAL SERVICES | DICKINSON GRAHAM CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | DESIGNS OF FAUQUIER COUNTY | CALIFORNIA WEALTH TRANSITIONS | BARBER INVESTMENT PARTNERS | AVION ASSET MANAGEMENT
CRD#: 155193 / SEC#: 801-71936
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/22/2010 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.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.Visual representation of state registrations
RR
California(2/16/2023)
RR
Florida(2/16/2023)
RR
Georgia(2/16/2023)
RR
Massachusetts(6/12/2025)
RR
Minnesota(4/7/2025)
RR
New Jersey(9/14/2023)
RR
New York(2/16/2023)
IAR
North Carolina(2/16/2023)
RR
North Carolina(2/17/2023)
RR
Pennsylvania(2/16/2023)
RR
South Carolina(2/16/2023)
RR
Texas(2/16/2023)
IAR
Texas(2/16/2023)
RR
Virginia(2/16/2023)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
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KESTRA PRIVATE WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
1626 WEALTH MANAGEMENT | WOODS ASSET MANAGEMENT | WASHINGTON WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | WASHINGTON WEALTH MANAGEMENT | VINTAGE WEST CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | TIGER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | STONE BEACON CAPITAL | STEVEN POLLACK & ASSOCIATES | SELECT WEALTH ADVISERS | SADE GROUP PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PSM PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PROSPERITY POINT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | POINT WEST INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS | PACILIO WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PACIFIC POINT ASSET MANAGEMENT | OVERLAKE PARTNERS | MIDDLEBURG WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MARTUCCI ADAMS WEALTH ADVISORS | LANGLEY PACIFIC PARTNERS | KIMBALL CREEK PARTNERS | KESTRA PRIVATE WEALTH SERVICES, LLC | JC WEST & ASSOCIATES | INTRINSIC WEALTH ADVISORS | FREEDOM POINTE WEALTH ADVISORS | FIRST POINT FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | DOMARI WEALTH MANAGEMENT | DJH FINANCIAL SERVICES | DICKINSON GRAHAM CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | DESIGNS OF FAUQUIER COUNTY | CALIFORNIA WEALTH TRANSITIONS | BARBER INVESTMENT PARTNERS | AVION ASSET MANAGEMENT
CRD#: 155193 / SEC#: 801-71936
RIA
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Contact information
Main Address
5707 Southwest Parkway Bldg. 2 Ste 400, Austin, TX 78735
Mailing Address
Phone number
(844) 553-7872
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
198
SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 27,816 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 10,210,576,595 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 12/23/2024 | ||
| 10/20/2023 | ||
| 12/21/2022 |
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