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Gregory J. Bentley

PROSPERITY WEALTH MANAGEMENT
San Ramon, CA 94583
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CRD#: 705379
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Professional summary


Gregory John Bentley, who also goes by Gregory J Bentley, is a registered financial advisor currently at PROSPERITY WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC. located in San Ramon, California and FORTUNE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. located in Monaca, Pennsylvania.

Gregory is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1980. Gregory has worked at 15 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 52TO, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 31, Series 1, Series 53, Series 24 and Series 26 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Gregory J Bentley

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.
GREG BENTLEY IS THE CEO OF FORTUNE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. 3582 BRODHEAD ROAD, SUITE 202, MONACA, PA 15061. BENTLEY ANTICIPATES SPLITTING HIS TIME EVENLY BETWEEN FORTUNE FINANCIAL SERVICES AND PROSPERITY WEALTH MANAGEMENT. FOR PROSPERITY HE IS A 25% OWNER.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Current

February 19, 2020 - Present

PROSPERITY WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC.

Office #1: 2333 San Ramon Valley Blvd. Suite 200, San Ramon, CA 94583
RIA
CRD#: 174328
San Ramon, CA
Current

November 2, 2011 - Present

FORTUNE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 3582 Brodhead Road Suite 202, Monaca, PA 15061Office #2: 3582 Brodhead Road Suite 202, Monaca, PA 15061
BD
CRD#: 42150
Monaca, PA
Past

February 9, 2015 - December 31, 2019

PROSPERITY WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 174328
SAN RAMON, CA
Past

November 12, 2012 - February 25, 2015

COINBASE CAPITAL MARKETS CORP

BD
CRD#: 10722
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 15, 2011 - October 26, 2011

MARKEL NEWTON

BD
CRD#: 131662
TOLUCA LAKE, CA
Past

June 8, 2009 - February 3, 2011

SUMMIT BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 34643
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

October 12, 2007 - February 5, 2009

QUESTAR CAPITAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 43100
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA
Past

June 20, 2002 - September 20, 2007

SUMMIT BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 34643
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

July 27, 2000 - January 2, 2001

JWGENESIS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC

BD
CRD#: 38166
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

April 7, 1999 - July 16, 2001

WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC

BD
CRD#: 11025
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

April 5, 1999 - January 2, 2001

JWGENESIS SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 33832
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

July 3, 1991 - April 6, 1999

CADARET, GRANT & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 10641
SYRACUSE, NY
Past

July 16, 1990 - April 26, 1991

INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 12984
APPLETON, WI
Past

August 14, 1989 - May 3, 1990

ROYAL HUTTON SECURITIES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 14489
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 16, 1984 - March 13, 1989

TOWER SQUARE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 833
Past

October 20, 1980 - September 30, 1982

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
Past

March 3, 1980 - September 30, 1982

THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES

BD
CRD#: 4039

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".
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PROSPERITY WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC.
21ST CENTURY WEALTH & INSURANCE SERVICES | WURZ FINANCIAL SERVICES | WISE WEALTH ASSET MANAGEMENT | TIMES FINANCIAL PLANNERS | THE ONE HOUR TAX MANAGER | THE O'BRIEN GROUP | SYMMETRY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | STEWART FINANCIAL SERVICES | SNYDER WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | SINCLAIR FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | SINCLAIR FINANCIAL SERVICES | RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS | RETIREMENT INCOME ADVISORS, LLC | PULLEY INSURANCE & FINANCIAL SERVICES | PROSPERITY WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC. | PIVOTAL FINANCIAL | MEO WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MCMILLION FINANCIAL GROUP LLC | MC2 WEALTH PLANNING, LLC | MARK YOUNG AND ASSOCIATES | MARK YOUNG & ASSOCIATES | LIND FINANCIAL SERVICES | LIFE-WORK PLANNING CORPORATION | LIFE GOALS FINANCIAL | JOELLE GROUP | INTERSTATE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | INTEGRITY FINANCIAL | HUB INT'L | HIGHLAND CAPITAL FINANCIAL CONSULTING LLC | HECKER ADVISORY GROUP, INC. | GRUCCI AND ASSOCIATES, INC. | GRUCCI & ASSOCIATES | GOLDEN TRIANGLE FINANCIAL SERVICES | FORTUNE FINANCIAL SERVICES | FLORES FINANCIAL | FINANCIAL VISIONS GROUP | FINANCIAL VISION GROUP | EZZY FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC | ETHEREDGE INSURANCE, LLC | DIVERSIFIED WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC. | DIGNITY TAX SERVICES | CHANGING TIMES FINANCIAL PLANNERS | CAPITAL COMPANIES | C.M. CARRILLO FINANCIAL ADVISING | BUCKEYE TAX AND FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | BUCKET LIST PLANNING | ADVANCED FINANCIAL PARTNERS | ABRAMOVITZ WEALTH MANAGEMENT | 417 INSURANCE & INVESTMENTS

CRD#: 174328 / SEC#: 801-101485

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/14/2015 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/14/2015 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/27/2015 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/14/2015 Terminated)
Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/15/2015 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/15/2015 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/16/2015 Terminated)

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
Arizona
(3/2/2012)
RR
California
(11/2/2011)
IAR
California
(2/19/2020)
RR
Colorado
(10/20/2015)
RR
Connecticut
(12/8/2016)
RR
District of Columbia
(10/4/2022)
RR
Florida
(6/13/2013)
RR
Georgia
(4/2/2014)
RR
Idaho
(10/4/2022)
RR
Illinois
(6/7/2013)
RR
Indiana
(5/31/2017)
RR
Iowa
(3/4/2014)
RR
Louisiana
(10/4/2022)
RR
Maine
(10/4/2022)
RR
Maryland
(10/4/2022)
RR
Michigan
(10/4/2022)
RR
Minnesota
(9/5/2012)
RR
Missouri
(12/8/2016)
RR
Nevada
(10/18/2022)
RR
New Hampshire
(6/13/2013)
RR
New Jersey
(5/31/2017)
RR
New York
(6/13/2013)
RR
North Carolina
(10/4/2022)
RR
Ohio
(3/5/2012)
RR
Oregon
(6/10/2013)
RR
Pennsylvania
(11/2/2011)
RR
Rhode Island
(10/4/2022)
RR
South Carolina
(4/9/2013)
RR
Tennessee
(10/4/2022)
RR
Texas
(1/16/2015)
RR
Utah
(1/2/2019)
RR
Virginia
(12/8/2016)
RR
Washington
(3/2/2012)
RR
Wisconsin
(12/8/2016)
RR
Wyoming
(10/4/2022)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 7/7/2003
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 9/25/2025
Municipal Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 9/7/2005
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 2/26/1980
Registered Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


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PROSPERITY WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC.
21ST CENTURY WEALTH & INSURANCE SERVICES | WURZ FINANCIAL SERVICES | WISE WEALTH ASSET MANAGEMENT | TIMES FINANCIAL PLANNERS | THE ONE HOUR TAX MANAGER | THE O'BRIEN GROUP | SYMMETRY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | STEWART FINANCIAL SERVICES | SNYDER WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | SINCLAIR FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | SINCLAIR FINANCIAL SERVICES | RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS | RETIREMENT INCOME ADVISORS, LLC | PULLEY INSURANCE & FINANCIAL SERVICES | PROSPERITY WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC. | PIVOTAL FINANCIAL | MEO WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MCMILLION FINANCIAL GROUP LLC | MC2 WEALTH PLANNING, LLC | MARK YOUNG AND ASSOCIATES | MARK YOUNG & ASSOCIATES | LIND FINANCIAL SERVICES | LIFE-WORK PLANNING CORPORATION | LIFE GOALS FINANCIAL | JOELLE GROUP | INTERSTATE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | INTEGRITY FINANCIAL | HUB INT'L | HIGHLAND CAPITAL FINANCIAL CONSULTING LLC | HECKER ADVISORY GROUP, INC. | GRUCCI AND ASSOCIATES, INC. | GRUCCI & ASSOCIATES | GOLDEN TRIANGLE FINANCIAL SERVICES | FORTUNE FINANCIAL SERVICES | FLORES FINANCIAL | FINANCIAL VISIONS GROUP | FINANCIAL VISION GROUP | EZZY FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC | ETHEREDGE INSURANCE, LLC | DIVERSIFIED WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC. | DIGNITY TAX SERVICES | CHANGING TIMES FINANCIAL PLANNERS | CAPITAL COMPANIES | C.M. CARRILLO FINANCIAL ADVISING | BUCKEYE TAX AND FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | BUCKET LIST PLANNING | ADVANCED FINANCIAL PARTNERS | ABRAMOVITZ WEALTH MANAGEMENT | 417 INSURANCE & INVESTMENTS

CRD#: 174328 / SEC#: 801-101485

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/14/2015 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/14/2015 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/27/2015 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/14/2015 Terminated)
Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/15/2015 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/15/2015 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/16/2015 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
2333 San Ramon Valley Blvd. Suite 200, San Ramon, CA 94583
Mailing Address
Phone number
(925) 791-4444
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
51

SEC notice filing (29 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV 2A - FIRM BROCHURE (3/28/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts2,832
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 442,192,443

Red Flags


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Company Information


PROSPERITY WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC.

CRD#: 174328San Ramon, CA 94583

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