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Edward L. Pinney

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CRD#: 728435
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Professional summary

Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Edward Lee Pinney JR, who also goes by Edward L Pinney Jr, was a registered financial advisor .

Edward is a previously registered financial advisor and started their career in finance in 1981. Edward had worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 7TO, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Edward L Pinney Jr

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses

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Experience

Past

February 1, 2022 - July 29, 2024

BENJAMIN SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7754
PENSACOLA, FL
Past

January 25, 2021 - December 1, 2021

PRIME NUMBER CAPITAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 297029
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 7, 2011 - December 19, 2018

FCG ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 40633
RICHMOND, VA
Past

May 5, 1999 - October 26, 2010

SCOTT & STRINGFELLOW, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6255
RICHMOND, VA
Past

April 16, 1992 - October 26, 2010

SCOTT & STRINGFELLOW, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6255
RICHMOND, VA
Past

October 30, 1990 - May 5, 1999

SCOTT & STRINGFELLOW, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3309
RICHMOND, VA
Past

April 13, 1981 - November 5, 1990

FIRST UNION CAPITAL MARKETS CORP.

BD
CRD#: 6124
CHARLOTTE, NC

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".
BENJAMIN SECURITIES, INC.
BENJAMIN SECURITIES, INC.
BENJAMIN & FORGIONE CO., INC. | BENJAMIN SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 7754 / SEC#: 801-30987, 8-23518

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/24/1987 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Florida district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 3/28/2023
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 1/2/2023
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 4/11/1981
General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

BENJAMIN SECURITIES, INC.
BENJAMIN SECURITIES, INC.
BENJAMIN & FORGIONE CO., INC. | BENJAMIN SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 7754 / SEC#: 801-30987, 8-23518

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/24/1987 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Florida district office)
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Contact information

Main Address
3 West Garden Street Suite 6, Albany, NY 12205
Mailing Address
3 West Garden Street Suite 407, Pensacola, FL 32502
Phone number
(516) 931-1090
Established
New York since 08/10/1977
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
June
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
12

SEC notice filing (4 States and Territories)

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FINRA licenses (33 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

PART 2A FIRM BROCHURE (9/29/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
BAKER GLOBAL ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.OWNER
BAKER, WILLIAM THOMASPRESIDENT,MSRB, CCO,AML COMPLIANCE OFFICER OF BENJAMIN SEC. & PRESIDENT,CEO,SHAREHOLDER OF BAKER GLOBAL ASSET1804430
LAUNDRIE, THOMAS WILLIAMVICE PRESIDENT/ ROSFP1207021
STAMOVA, ILINA SFINANCIAL OPERATIONS PRINCIPAL5500851

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts68
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 33,609,905

Disclosures

Regulatory Event1

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Company Information

BENJAMIN SECURITIES, INC.

BENJAMIN SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 7754

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