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Benjamin P. Vandenberghe
FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES
Fort Wayne, IN 46804
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CRD#: 7490430
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Professional summary
Benjamin Paul Vandenberghe, who also goes by Ben P Vandenberghe, Ben Paul Vandenberghe, is a registered financial advisor currently at FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES located in Fort Wayne, Indiana and OSAIC WEALTH, INC. located in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Benjamin is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2024. Benjamin has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 7TO and SIE exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Ben P Vandenberghe | Ben Paul Vandenberghe
Other business activities
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1. FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES POSITION: Insurance Broker NATURE: Sole Proprietorship INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 10 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 10 START DATE: 04/01/2025 ADDRESS: 6920 Pointe Inverness Way, Suite 170, Fort Wayne IN 46804, United States DESCRIPTION: Provide quotes for life insurance, long-term care insurance, and disability insurance products. I also help clients walk through the application process for policies. I review insurance needs regularly when meeting with clients. 2. FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES POSITION: Financial Advisor NATURE: Sole Proprietorship INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 160 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 160 START DATE: 06/12/2024 ADDRESS: 6920 Pointe Inverness Way, Suite 170, Fort Wayne IN 46804, United States DESCRIPTION: Meet with individuals, households, and small business owners to address their financial advising needs answering questions ranging from risk management, to investment planning, to more comprehensive issues such as education, retirement, and estate planning. Manage client services by handling account transactions, trading, and asset movement. Open accounts and submit life insurance applications. Make recommendations to clients. Create and recommend comprehensive financial planning solutions
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
September 5, 2024 - Present
FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES
Office #1: 6920 Pointe Inverness Way Ste 170, Fort Wayne, IN 46804RIA
CRD#: 121034
Fort Wayne, IN
Current
February 23, 2024 - Present
OSAIC WEALTH, INC.
Office #1: 6920 Pointe Inverness Way Suite 170, Fort Wayne, IN 46804RIA
BD
CRD#: 23131
Fort Wayne, IN
Past
November 26, 2024 - January 24, 2025
OSAIC WEALTH, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 23131
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past
June 13, 2024 - October 21, 2024
OSAIC WEALTH, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 23131
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
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".
FP
FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES
FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES | SCHMIDT, KENNETH PAUL | SCHMIDT, JACOB AARON
CRD#: 121034 / SEC#: 801-123630
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/11/2022 Approved)Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/16/2002 Terminated)Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/21/2022 Terminated)Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/19/2002 Terminated)Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/3/2002 Terminated)North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/3/2002 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
Indiana(6/13/2024)
IAR
Indiana(9/5/2024)
RR
Ohio(10/2/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 2/23/2024
General Securities Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
FP
FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES
FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES | SCHMIDT, KENNETH PAUL | SCHMIDT, JACOB AARON
CRD#: 121034 / SEC#: 801-123630
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/11/2022 Approved)Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/16/2002 Terminated)Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/21/2022 Terminated)Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/19/2002 Terminated)Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/3/2002 Terminated)North Carolina
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Contact information
Main Address
6920 Pointe Inverness Way Ste 170, Fort Wayne, IN 46804
Mailing Address
Phone number
(260) 469-3218
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
7
SEC notice filing (6 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 957 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 179,182,155 |
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