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Benjamin C. Cline

VAN CLEMENS WEALTH MANAGEMENT
Minneapolis, MN 55402
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CRD#: 7797196
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Professional summary


Benjamin C Cline is a registered financial advisor currently at VAN CLEMENS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC located in Minneapolis, Minnesota and VAN CLEMENS & CO. INCORPORATED located in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Benjamin is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2023. Benjamin has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 7TO and SIE exams.

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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.
Name: Benjamin Cline Music NOT investment related Address: 1977 Mathias Road, Shakopee, MN 55379 Nature: providing musical entertainment at weddings and events Position/Title: Owner and sole proprietor Start Date: April 2022 Hours: Approximately 60/month Duties: Performing music at events; rehearsing; corresponding with prospective and future clients; running marketing activities

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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

January 2, 2024 - Present

VAN CLEMENS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

Office #1: 900 2nd Avenue South Suite 1500, Minneapolis, MN 55402
RIA
CRD#: 297362
Minneapolis, MN
Current

September 21, 2023 - Present

VAN CLEMENS & CO. INCORPORATED

Office #1: 900 Second Ave S Suite 1500, Minneapolis, MN 55402
BD
CRD#: 6914
Minneapolis, MN

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".
VC
VAN CLEMENS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
ABUNDANCE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | WHITNEY WEALTH GROUP | VAN CLEMENS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | VAN CLEMENS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | VAN CLEMENS FINANCIAL | TRUE NORTH WEALTH SOLUTIONS | TRANSFORMATIVE FINANCIAL PARTNERS | INSPIRE FINANCIAL SERVICES | INFORM FINANCIAL PLANNING | FUTURE-FOCUSED WEALTH | ENERGIZED RETIREMENT PLANNERS | BEYOND TANGIBLE WEALTH

CRD#: 297362 / SEC#: 801-129906

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/12/2024 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/15/2024 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/15/2024 Terminated)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/15/2024 Terminated)
Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/15/2024 Terminated)
North Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/15/2024 Terminated)
South Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/15/2024 Terminated)
Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/15/2024 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/15/2024 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.

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RR
Minnesota
(1/2/2024)
IAR
Minnesota
(1/2/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 11/6/2023
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 9/21/2023
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


VC
VAN CLEMENS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
ABUNDANCE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | WHITNEY WEALTH GROUP | VAN CLEMENS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | VAN CLEMENS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | VAN CLEMENS FINANCIAL | TRUE NORTH WEALTH SOLUTIONS | TRANSFORMATIVE FINANCIAL PARTNERS | INSPIRE FINANCIAL SERVICES | INFORM FINANCIAL PLANNING | FUTURE-FOCUSED WEALTH | ENERGIZED RETIREMENT PLANNERS | BEYOND TANGIBLE WEALTH

CRD#: 297362 / SEC#: 801-129906

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/12/2024 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/15/2024 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/15/2024 Terminated)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/15/2024 Terminated)
Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/15/2024 Terminated)
North Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/15/2024 Terminated)
South Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/15/2024 Terminated)
Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/15/2024 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/15/2024 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
900 2nd Avenue South Suite 1500, Minneapolis, MN 55402
Mailing Address
Phone number
(612) 758-9140
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
20

SEC notice filing (14 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

VAN CLEMENS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (9/2/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts551
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 327,243,548

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Company Information


VAN CLEMENS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 297362Minneapolis, MN 55402

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