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Benny Tran

KOBO WEALTH CONSERVANCY
Honolulu, HI 96813
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CRD#: 7177019
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Professional summary


Benny Tran is a registered financial advisor currently at KOBO WEALTH CONSERVANCY located in Honolulu, Hawaii and ASHTON THOMAS PRIVATE WEALTH located in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Benny is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2022. Benny has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65 exam.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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) ORG NAME: Kobo Wealth Conservancy, LLC| INVST REL: Yes | ORG ADDR: Honolulu, HI| NATURE OF BUS: Registered Investment Advisor| TITLE: Analyst, IAR |START DT: 12/2017 |TOTAL HRS P/M: 160 | SEC TRDNG HRS P/M: 20 | DUTIES: Portfolio Management And Client Services 2) ORG NAME: Pan Pacific Partners, LLC | INVST REL: Yes | ORG ADDR: Honolulu, HI| NATURE OF BUS: Trust Services | TITLE: Analyst | START DT: 08/2019 |TOTAL HRS P/M: 1| SEC TRDNG HRS P/M: 0| DUTIES: Client Services

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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Experience


Current

September 13, 2019 - Present

KOBO WEALTH CONSERVANCY

Office #1: 1003 Bishop Street Suite 1820, Honolulu, HI 96813
RIA
CRD#: 143654
Honolulu, HI
Current

August 4, 2025 - Present

ASHTON THOMAS PRIVATE WEALTH

Office #1: 1003 Bishop Street Pauahi Tower, Suite 1450, Honolulu, HI 96813
RIA
CRD#: 153902
Honolulu, HI
Past

March 25, 2022 - September 2, 2025

SHUSTER ADVISORY GROUP, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 170233
PASADENA, CA

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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ASHTON THOMAS PRIVATE WEALTH
AMPLIFY PLATFORM | SECOND 50 FINANCIAL | NORTE ADVISORS, LLC | MILL STREET FINANCIAL | JAY R. PENNEY, LLC | GENTRY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | GENTRY ASSET ADVISORY LLC | FORGE PRIVATE WEALTH | CAMPBELL PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ASHTON THOMAS PRIVATE WEALTH, LLC | ASHTON THOMAS PRIVATE WEALTH | ASHTON THOMAS

CRD#: 153902 / SEC#: 801-71512

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/15/2010 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
California
(9/13/2019)
IAR
Hawaii
(9/13/2019)
IAR
Texas
(3/13/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 9/13/2019
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Current Firm


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ASHTON THOMAS PRIVATE WEALTH
AMPLIFY PLATFORM | SECOND 50 FINANCIAL | NORTE ADVISORS, LLC | MILL STREET FINANCIAL | JAY R. PENNEY, LLC | GENTRY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | GENTRY ASSET ADVISORY LLC | FORGE PRIVATE WEALTH | CAMPBELL PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ASHTON THOMAS PRIVATE WEALTH, LLC | ASHTON THOMAS PRIVATE WEALTH | ASHTON THOMAS

CRD#: 153902 / SEC#: 801-71512

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/15/2010 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
8605 East Raintree Drive Suite 280, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Mailing Address
Phone number
(602) 732-4745
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
114

SEC notice filing (35 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A, APPENDIX 1 WRAP FEE PROGRAM BROCHURE (5/5/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts6,733
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 4,051,333,740

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Company Information


ASHTON THOMAS PRIVATE WEALTH

CRD#: 153902Honolulu, HI 96813

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