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Megan N. Benson

PORTSIDE WEALTH GROUP
Twin Falls, ID
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CRD#: 6875444
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Professional summary


Megan Nichole Benson is a registered financial advisor currently at PORTSIDE WEALTH GROUP, LLC located in Twin Falls, Idaho.

Megan is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2018. Megan has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, SIE and Series 99 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

July 17, 2025 - Present

PORTSIDE WEALTH GROUP, LLC

Office #2: 300 Union Blvd Suite 100, Lakewood, CO 80228
RIA
CRD#: 325175
Twin Falls, ID
Past

May 19, 2023 - October 31, 2024

CONCORDE INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 151604
Lakewood, CO
Past

April 24, 2019 - May 17, 2023

DFPG INVESTMENTS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 155576
LAKEWOOD, CO
Past

September 25, 2018 - April 4, 2019

ALLEGIS INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 168557
IDAHO FALLS, ID

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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PORTSIDE WEALTH GROUP, LLC
ALIGNMENT FINANCIAL ADVISORS | VITAL RETIREMENT | VISION TREE FINANCIAL ADVISORS | TWF WEALTH MANAGEMENT | TURNING POINT FINANCIAL GROUP | TRUROCK WEALTH | SUNCREST ADVISORS | SMART FINANCIAL | SEYMOUR FINANCIAL | SCOTT STEPHAN IFS | PORTSIDE WEALTH GROUP, LLC | PODUNK FINANCIAL | OXFORD WEALTH ADVISORS | OXFORD FINANCIAL GROUP | MCKELL PARTNERS | LEGACY WEALTH INVESTMENT COUNSEL | JOHNSTONROGERS | JEFFREY R WANGSGARD AND ASSOCIATES | HURST FINANCIAL CONSULTING | HUDSON OAKS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | GREEN STREET WEALTH ADVISORS | FRONTIER ADVISOR GROUP | FINANCIAL FOUNDATIONS | DOLEMAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CAPITAL PROTECTION INSURANCE | CANYON STRATEGIC WEALTH GROUP | CACHE FINANCIAL | BRIGHTSIDE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BREVITY WEALTH SOLUTIONS | AVENTUS WEALTH

CRD#: 325175 / SEC#: 801-127529

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/24/2023 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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Colorado
(7/17/2025)
IAR
Idaho
(7/17/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 7/15/2025
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99
Date: 9/25/2018
Operations Professional Examination

Current Firm


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PORTSIDE WEALTH GROUP, LLC
ALIGNMENT FINANCIAL ADVISORS | VITAL RETIREMENT | VISION TREE FINANCIAL ADVISORS | TWF WEALTH MANAGEMENT | TURNING POINT FINANCIAL GROUP | TRUROCK WEALTH | SUNCREST ADVISORS | SMART FINANCIAL | SEYMOUR FINANCIAL | SCOTT STEPHAN IFS | PORTSIDE WEALTH GROUP, LLC | PODUNK FINANCIAL | OXFORD WEALTH ADVISORS | OXFORD FINANCIAL GROUP | MCKELL PARTNERS | LEGACY WEALTH INVESTMENT COUNSEL | JOHNSTONROGERS | JEFFREY R WANGSGARD AND ASSOCIATES | HURST FINANCIAL CONSULTING | HUDSON OAKS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | GREEN STREET WEALTH ADVISORS | FRONTIER ADVISOR GROUP | FINANCIAL FOUNDATIONS | DOLEMAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CAPITAL PROTECTION INSURANCE | CANYON STRATEGIC WEALTH GROUP | CACHE FINANCIAL | BRIGHTSIDE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BREVITY WEALTH SOLUTIONS | AVENTUS WEALTH

CRD#: 325175 / SEC#: 801-127529

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/24/2023 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
3507 N University Ave Suite 150, Provo, UT 84604
Mailing Address
Phone number
(385) 412-1222
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
47

SEC notice filing (37 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

PORTSIDE WEALTH GROUP, LLC ADV BROCHURE (3/26/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts6,507
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,125,318,236

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Company Information


PORTSIDE WEALTH GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 325175Twin Falls, ID

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