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Benjamin Z. Barning

SOUNDOME STRATEGIES
Westbrook, CT 06498
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CRD#: 6955955
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Professional summary


Benjamin Zachary Barning, who also goes by Benjamin Barning, is a registered financial advisor currently at SOUND INCOME STRATEGIES, LLC located in Westbrook, Connecticut.

Benjamin is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2018. Benjamin has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Benjamin Barning

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. Scranton Financial Group LLC. Sales of Fixed Insurance products. Investment related. 1921 Boston Post Rd Suite 108 Westbrook Ct. 06498.This encompasses approximately 80 business hours per month. 2. The Retirement Income Source DBA - Investment related. Marketing to perspective clients for investment advisory and Fixed Insurance services. This encompasses approximately zero business hours per month. 3. Scranton Financial Group - Client Acquisition Advisor. Investment related. 1921 Boston Post Rd Suite 108 Westbrook Ct. 06498.This encompasses approximately 80 business hours per month. 4. Scranton Financial Group, LLC DBA Retirement Income Source SFG - Investment related. Marketing to perspective clients for investment advisory and Fixed Insurance services. This encompasses approximately zero business hours per month.

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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

January 6, 2020 - Present

SOUND INCOME STRATEGIES, LLC

Office #1: 1921 Boston Post Road Suite 8, Westbrook, CT 06498Office #2: 2534 Main Street, Glastonbury, CT 06033
RIA
CRD#: 173272
Westbrook, CT
Past

October 5, 2018 - October 11, 2019

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
MYSTIC, CT
Past

July 20, 2018 - October 11, 2019

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

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CRD#: 7691
MYSTIC, CT

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".
SI
SOUND INCOME STRATEGIES, LLC
ABUNDANT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | WRIGHT FINANCIAL GROUP | WILLO FINANCIAL | WEALTHWORKS FINANCIAL | TPC FINANCIAL GROUP | THREE BRIDGES FINANCIAL GROUP | TEXAS RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS | TEQUESTA RETIREMENT GROUP | STRATEGIC SENIOR BENEFITS GROUP | STEARNS RETIREMENT GROUP | SPARKS FINANCIAL GROUP | SOUND INCOME STRATEGIES, LLC | SNODGRASS FINANCIAL STRATEGIES | SHALA FINANCIAL | SFG CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | SENIOR ADVISORS INC. | SCRANTON FINANCIAL GROUP OF SOUTH WINDSOR | SCRANTON FINANCIAL GROUP | ROTHERMEL FINANCIAL | RICH WEALTH MANAGEMENT | RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS LLC | RETIREMENT INCOME SOURCE SW FLORIDA | RETIREMENT INCOME SOURCE OF HUNTSVILLE | RETIREMENT INCOME SOURCE OF FORT LAUDERDALE | RETIREMENT INCOME SOURCE | RETIREMENT INCOME SOLUTIONS | RELIABLE PLANNING GROUP | RELIABILE WEALTH FINANCIAL GROUP | POOLE LOCKE ADVISORS | PLATINUM FINANCIAL LLC | PINEHURST WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PEASON FINANCIAL GROUP | NORTH SHORE ASSET MANAGEMENT | NORTH AMERICAN FINANCIAL | NEW ENGLAND FINANCIAL PARTNERS LLC | MID-AMERICAN TAX | MCLEAN TAX ADVISORY GROUP | MCKENZIE FINANCIAL GROUP | MCCARTIN FINANCIAL | MCADAMS GROUP | MASON WEALTH GROUP | LIVE LOVE FLOURISH | JOHNSON WEALTH & INCOME MANAGEMENT | INNER CIRCLE ASSET MANAGEMENT | HORIZON WEALTH PARTNERS | HAMMONTREE FINANCIAL PARTNERS | GOODMAN GREEN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FORTRESS FINANCIAL GROUP | FOCUS FINANCIAL PLANNING | FIRM FOUNDATION TN | FINSETT SOLUTIONS | FAMILY LEGACY GROUP | EISSMAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | DORCEY FINANCIAL LLC | CRYSTAL LAKE TAX AND FINANCIAL SERVICES | CROSSROADS FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | COMMUNITY INVESTMENT AND RETIREMENT SERVICES | COMMONWEALTH GUARDIANS | CKS SUMMIT GROUP | CHAMBERLIN FINANCIAL | CHAMBERLAIN ADVISORY GROUP | CARTER FINANCIAL GROUP | CARRIER FINANCIAL SERVICES | BRANDON BELL FINANCIAL PARTNERS | BLISS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ATLAS FINANCIAL ADVISORY GROUP | ARBOR FINANCIAL SERVICES | APONTE FINANCIAL SERVICES | ALL NEEDS PLANNING

CRD#: 173272 / SEC#: 801-80425

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/22/2014 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
Connecticut
(1/6/2020)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 10/1/2018
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


SI
SOUND INCOME STRATEGIES, LLC
ABUNDANT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | WRIGHT FINANCIAL GROUP | WILLO FINANCIAL | WEALTHWORKS FINANCIAL | TPC FINANCIAL GROUP | THREE BRIDGES FINANCIAL GROUP | TEXAS RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS | TEQUESTA RETIREMENT GROUP | STRATEGIC SENIOR BENEFITS GROUP | STEARNS RETIREMENT GROUP | SPARKS FINANCIAL GROUP | SOUND INCOME STRATEGIES, LLC | SNODGRASS FINANCIAL STRATEGIES | SHALA FINANCIAL | SFG CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | SENIOR ADVISORS INC. | SCRANTON FINANCIAL GROUP OF SOUTH WINDSOR | SCRANTON FINANCIAL GROUP | ROTHERMEL FINANCIAL | RICH WEALTH MANAGEMENT | RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS LLC | RETIREMENT INCOME SOURCE SW FLORIDA | RETIREMENT INCOME SOURCE OF HUNTSVILLE | RETIREMENT INCOME SOURCE OF FORT LAUDERDALE | RETIREMENT INCOME SOURCE | RETIREMENT INCOME SOLUTIONS | RELIABLE PLANNING GROUP | RELIABILE WEALTH FINANCIAL GROUP | POOLE LOCKE ADVISORS | PLATINUM FINANCIAL LLC | PINEHURST WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PEASON FINANCIAL GROUP | NORTH SHORE ASSET MANAGEMENT | NORTH AMERICAN FINANCIAL | NEW ENGLAND FINANCIAL PARTNERS LLC | MID-AMERICAN TAX | MCLEAN TAX ADVISORY GROUP | MCKENZIE FINANCIAL GROUP | MCCARTIN FINANCIAL | MCADAMS GROUP | MASON WEALTH GROUP | LIVE LOVE FLOURISH | JOHNSON WEALTH & INCOME MANAGEMENT | INNER CIRCLE ASSET MANAGEMENT | HORIZON WEALTH PARTNERS | HAMMONTREE FINANCIAL PARTNERS | GOODMAN GREEN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FORTRESS FINANCIAL GROUP | FOCUS FINANCIAL PLANNING | FIRM FOUNDATION TN | FINSETT SOLUTIONS | FAMILY LEGACY GROUP | EISSMAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | DORCEY FINANCIAL LLC | CRYSTAL LAKE TAX AND FINANCIAL SERVICES | CROSSROADS FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | COMMUNITY INVESTMENT AND RETIREMENT SERVICES | COMMONWEALTH GUARDIANS | CKS SUMMIT GROUP | CHAMBERLIN FINANCIAL | CHAMBERLAIN ADVISORY GROUP | CARTER FINANCIAL GROUP | CARRIER FINANCIAL SERVICES | BRANDON BELL FINANCIAL PARTNERS | BLISS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ATLAS FINANCIAL ADVISORY GROUP | ARBOR FINANCIAL SERVICES | APONTE FINANCIAL SERVICES | ALL NEEDS PLANNING

CRD#: 173272 / SEC#: 801-80425

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/22/2014 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
500 W Cypress Creek Road Suite 290, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
Mailing Address
Phone number
(954) 487-1860
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
111

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A (10/27/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts26,055
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 4,038,151,245

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Company Information


SOUND INCOME STRATEGIES, LLC

CRD#: 173272Westbrook, CT 06498

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