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Benjamin M. Gross
WESBANCO SECURITIES
Columbus, OH 43230
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CRD#: 7100662
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Professional summary
Benjamin Michael Gross, who also goes by Ben Michael Eaton, Benjamin M Eaton, Benjamin Michael Eaton, Benjamin Eaton, is a registered financial professional currently at WESBANCO SECURITIES, INC. located in Columbus, Ohio.
Benjamin is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2020. Benjamin has worked at 1 firm and has passed the Series 63, Series 7TO and SIE exams.
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No
Aliases
Ben Michael Eaton | Benjamin M Eaton | Benjamin Michael Eaton | Benjamin Eaton
Other business activities
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
January 30, 2020 - Present
WESBANCO SECURITIES, INC.
Office #1: 5680 N Hamilton Rd, Columbus, OH 43230RIA
BD
CRD#: 43276
Columbus, OH
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".
WS
WESBANCO SECURITIES, INC.
COMMBANC INVESTMENTS, INC. | WESBANCO SECURITIES, INC.
CRD#: 43276 / SEC#: 801-119845, 8-50220
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/8/2020 Approved)Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/8/2021 Terminated)Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/22/2020 Terminated)Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/23/2020 Terminated)North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/23/2020 Terminated)Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/23/2020 Terminated)Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/23/2020 Terminated)West Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/2020 Terminated)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
State Registrations and Notice Filings
Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.
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
Ohio(1/31/2020)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 1/30/2020
General Securities Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
WS
WESBANCO SECURITIES, INC.
COMMBANC INVESTMENTS, INC. | WESBANCO SECURITIES, INC.
CRD#: 43276 / SEC#: 801-119845, 8-50220
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/8/2020 Approved)Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/8/2021 Terminated)Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/22/2020 Terminated)Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/23/2020 Terminated)North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/23/2020 Terminated)Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/23/2020 Terminated)Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/23/2020 Terminated)West Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/2020 Terminated)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
135 West Main St, St Clairsville, OH 43950
Mailing Address
1 Bank Plaza, Wheeling, WV 26003
Phone number
(304) 905-7215
Established
Ohio since 10/03/1996
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
100
SEC notice filing (25 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (28 States and Territories)
Documents
Part 2 Brochures
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| WESBANCO INC. | OWNER | |
| CONNER, JAMES LEROY | FINOP | 5339285 |
| GARDILL, JAMES C | COUNSEL | |
| JACKSON, JEFF | DIRECTOR | 7692472 |
| LOVE, SCOTT ALAN | DIRECTOR | 2854247 |
| LUZAR, JAY MICHAEL | DIRECTOR | |
| PERKINS, MICHAEL L | DIRECTOR | 7531438 |
| STAVSKY, LISA FINKELSTEIN | DIRECTOR - MANAGING DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT/CEO | 1749197 |
| WILSON, ROSE LYNN | CCO, MANAGING DIRECTOR OF COMPLIANCE & DIRECTOR | 4072715 |
| ZATTA, JAY | DIRECTOR | 7693273 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 850 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 166,458,070 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 1 |
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