Benjamin S. Castillo

ADVANCED PORTFOLIO STRATEGIES

Torrance, CA 90503

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CRD#: 7764763

Professional summary

Benjamin Samuel Shapiro Castillo, who also goes by Benjamin S Castillo, is a registered financial advisor currently at ADVANCED PORTFOLIO STRATEGIES located in Torrance, California.

Benjamin is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2025. Benjamin has worked at 1 firm and has passed the Series 65 and SIE exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Benjamin S Castillo

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

March 20, 2025 - Present

ADVANCED PORTFOLIO STRATEGIES

Office #1: 3625 Del Amo Blvd Suite 190, Torrance, CA 90503

RIA

CRD#: 284697

Torrance, 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".

ADVANCED PORTFOLIO STRATEGIES

ADVANCED PENSION STRATEGIES | APS MANAGEMENT GROUP, INC. | ADVANCED PORTFOLIO STRATEGIES INSURANCE & FINANCIAL SERVICES | ADVANCED PORTFOLIO STRATEGIES

CRD#: 284697 / SEC#: 801-129062

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/3/2024 Approved)

California

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/15/2024 Terminated)

Louisiana

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/15/2024 Terminated)

Texas

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/14/2024 Terminated)

Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

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
(3/20/2025)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 9/18/2024

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 3/6/2024

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Current Firm

ADVANCED PORTFOLIO STRATEGIES

ADVANCED PENSION STRATEGIES | APS MANAGEMENT GROUP, INC. | ADVANCED PORTFOLIO STRATEGIES INSURANCE & FINANCIAL SERVICES | ADVANCED PORTFOLIO STRATEGIES

CRD#: 284697 / SEC#: 801-129062

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/3/2024 Approved)

California

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/15/2024 Terminated)

Louisiana

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/15/2024 Terminated)

Texas

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/14/2024 Terminated)

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Contact information

Main Address

3625 Del Amo Blvd Suite 190, Torrance, CA 90503

Mailing Address

Phone number

(310) 776-6549

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (4 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

PART 2A APS MANAGEMENT GROUP, INC. (3/11/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	372
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 158,722,534

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Benjamin S. Castillo

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

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Certified licenses

Experience

ADVANCED PORTFOLIO STRATEGIES

Primary Firm SEC Registration

ADVANCED PORTFOLIO STRATEGIES

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 9/18/2024

SIE

Date: 3/6/2024

Current Firm

ADVANCED PORTFOLIO STRATEGIES

Contact information

SEC notice filing (4 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

ADVANCED PORTFOLIO STRATEGIES

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