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Benjamin J. Strautmann
THE LIFE GROUP FINANCIAL SERVICES
Fremont, MI
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CRD#: 7364726
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Professional summary
Benjamin John Strautmann, who also goes by Benjamin Strautmann, Ben Strautmann, is a registered financial advisor currently at THE LIFE GROUP FINANCIAL SERVICES located in Fremont, Michigan.
Benjamin is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2022. Benjamin has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 7TO and SIE exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Benjamin Strautmann | Ben Strautmann
Other business activities
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Karsten Financial Group, 24 E. Main Street, Fremont, Michigan; DBA Name/Support Company (non-owner); Investment Related; Registered Assistant/Sr. Client Services Representative; 160 hrs/mo devoted and 120 hrs/mo during trading.
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
April 3, 2024 - Present
THE LIFE GROUP FINANCIAL SERVICES
RIA
CRD#: 277091
Fremont, MI
Past
June 13, 2022 - December 1, 2022
RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC
RIA
CRD#: 149018
Fremont, MI
Past
May 3, 2022 - December 1, 2022
RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
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CRD#: 6694
Fremont, MI
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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THE LIFE GROUP FINANCIAL SERVICES
GUNCHEON FINANCIAL LLC | THE LIFE GROUP FINANCIAL SERVICES | GUNCHEON FINANCIAL, LLC
CRD#: 277091 / SEC#: 801-131551
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/29/2024 Approved)California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/4/2025 Terminated)Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/16/2024 Terminated)Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/5/2024 Terminated)Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/5/2024 Terminated)Kansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/5/2024 Terminated)Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/20/2025 Terminated)Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/5/2024 Terminated)Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/5/2024 Terminated)Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/5/2024 Terminated)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
Iowa(4/3/2024)
IAR
Michigan(4/8/2024)
IAR
Wisconsin(4/3/2024)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 5/3/2022
General Securities Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
Current Firm
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THE LIFE GROUP FINANCIAL SERVICES
GUNCHEON FINANCIAL LLC | THE LIFE GROUP FINANCIAL SERVICES | GUNCHEON FINANCIAL, LLC
CRD#: 277091 / SEC#: 801-131551
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/29/2024 Approved)California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/4/2025 Terminated)Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/16/2024 Terminated)Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/5/2024 Terminated)Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/5/2024 Terminated)Kansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/5/2024 Terminated)Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/20/2025 Terminated)Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/5/2024 Terminated)Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/5/2024 Terminated)Wisconsin
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Contact information
Main Address
Dubuque, IA
Mailing Address
Phone number
(563) 587-7840
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
4
SEC notice filing (9 States and Territories)
Documents
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 1,622 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 136,485,205 |
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