Benjamin I. Skinner

SUMMIT FINANCIAL STRATEGIES

Columbus, OH 43219-3599

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CRD#: 6656205

Professional summary

Benjamin Ian Skinner, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at SUMMIT FINANCIAL STRATEGIES INC located in Columbus, Ohio.

Benjamin is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2016. Benjamin has worked at 1 firm .

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Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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CFP^®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 2014

Experience

Current

July 8, 2016 - Present

SUMMIT FINANCIAL STRATEGIES INC

Office #1: 4111 Worth Ave. #510, Columbus, OH 43219-3599

RIA

CRD#: 110112

Columbus, OH

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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SUMMIT FINANCIAL STRATEGIES INC

CRD#: 110112 / SEC#: 801-50616

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/15/1995 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.

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IAR

Ohio
(7/8/2016)

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Current Firm

SUMMIT FINANCIAL STRATEGIES INC

CRD#: 110112 / SEC#: 801-50616

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/15/1995 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

4111 Worth Ave. #510, Columbus, OH 43219-3599

Mailing Address

Phone number

(614) 885-1115

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (19 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

SUMMIT FINANCIAL STRATEGIES, INC. FORM ADV PART 2A (11/5/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	977
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 2,054,390,311

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
04/17/2025	Cover Page	Report
02/01/2024	Cover Page	Report
01/10/2023	Cover Page	Report

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Benjamin I. Skinner

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

SUMMIT FINANCIAL STRATEGIES INC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

SUMMIT FINANCIAL STRATEGIES INC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Current Firm

SUMMIT FINANCIAL STRATEGIES INC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (19 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

SUMMIT FINANCIAL STRATEGIES INC

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