Craig R. Schermerhorn
BENJAMIN F. EDWARDS & COMPANY
Santa Fe, NM
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CRD#: 824788
Professional summary
Craig Robert Schermerhorn, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at BENJAMIN F. EDWARDS & COMPANY, INC. located in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Craig is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1976. Craig has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 3, PC, Series 7, Series 9, Series 10 and Series 8 exams.
Biography
Craig Schermerhorn, CFP®, has been helping investors in Springfield, Ill. and around the globe to secure their financial futures since starting with A.G. Edwards in 1976. Prior to that, Craig served for several years as a hospital administrator for both civilian and military hospitals, leaving the United States Air Force at the rank of major.A resident of rural Cantrall, Craig lives with his wife, Gerry Schermerhorn, Ph.D., and their three children, Lauren, Chad and Alex. When not working, he enjoys his farm activities, skiing, flying and travel. He also holds a First Degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do.
A fixture on WICS-TV for over 25 years as a local business and economics commentator, Craig has spent many years on the board of the Memorial Medical Center Foundation (past chairman) and as treasurer of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Foundation board of directors. Craig believes in working with his clients to help develop a holistic and diversified investment approach designed to meet the needs of today, while also providing the framework to address the goals of the future.
Question & Answer
What are your service offerings?
Retirement Planning
Comprehensive Financial Planni...
Estate Planning
Insurance Planning
Investment Planning
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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1)50%-PRIVATE OWNERSHIP OF FARM, 4175 CAMP CILCA RD,CANTRALL, IL 62625.THE PURPOSE/ FUNCTION IS FARMING.WORKS 10 HRS/MONTH & 0 DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS. 2)Trustee for great-grandchildren of close friend, investment-related, start 10-5-11, 2hr/month all during trading hours.
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Certified licenses
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CFP®
Start date: 1980
Experience
Current
May 24, 2010 - Present
BENJAMIN F. EDWARDS & COMPANY, INC.
RIA
BD
CRD#: 146936
Santa Fe, NM
Current
February 16, 2010 - Present
BENJAMIN F. EDWARDS & COMPANY, INC.
Office #1: One North Brentwood Blvd, Suite 850, St. Louis, MO 63105Office #2: One North Brentwood Blvd. Suite 850, St. Louis, MO 63105Office #3: One North Brentwood Boulevard Suite 850, St. Louis, MO 63105RIA
BD
CRD#: 146936
St. Louis, MO
Past
February 16, 2010 - May 24, 2010
BFE ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 148578
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past
January 1, 2008 - February 17, 2010
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 19616
SPRINGFIELD, IL
Past
January 1, 2008 - February 17, 2010
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 19616
SPRINGFIELD, IL
Past
December 5, 2000 - January 1, 2008
A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 4
SPRINGFIELD, IL
Past
July 22, 1976 - January 3, 2008
A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 4
SPRINGFIELD, IL
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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BENJAMIN F. EDWARDS & COMPANY, INC.
BENJAMIN F. EDWARDS | MSHB, LLC | MSHB | BENJAMIN F. EDWARDS & COMPANY, LLC | BENJAMIN F. EDWARDS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED | BENJAMIN F. EDWARDS & COMPANY, INC. | BENJAMIN F. EDWARDS & COMPANY
CRD#: 146936 / SEC#: 801-71421, 8-68023
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/6/2010 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)
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
Florida(2/16/2010)
IAR
Florida(6/19/2017)
RR
Illinois(2/16/2010)
IAR
Illinois(5/24/2010)
RR
New Mexico(7/14/2021)
IAR
New Mexico(7/15/2021)
RR
Ohio(2/16/2010)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
PC
Date: 9/1/1977
AMEX Put and Call ExamGeneral Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 8
Date: 6/16/1989
General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module)SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
BF
BENJAMIN F. EDWARDS & COMPANY, INC.
BENJAMIN F. EDWARDS | MSHB, LLC | MSHB | BENJAMIN F. EDWARDS & COMPANY, LLC | BENJAMIN F. EDWARDS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED | BENJAMIN F. EDWARDS & COMPANY, INC. | BENJAMIN F. EDWARDS & COMPANY
CRD#: 146936 / SEC#: 801-71421, 8-68023
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/6/2010 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
One North Brentwood Blvd, Suite 850 Suite 850, St. Louis, MO 63105
Mailing Address
One North Brentwood Blvd, Suite 850, St. Louis, MO 63105
Phone number
(314) 726-1600
Established
Missouri since 08/19/2008
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
736
SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| BENJAMIN EDWARDS, INC. | OWNER | |
| BAUMANN, NEAL JAMES | DIRECTOR/REGIONAL DIRECTOR | 1480636 |
| BRANDSTADT, TODD HEINRICH | DIRECTOR/DIRECTOR OF BRANCHES | 2631699 |
| DELINIERE, ROLAND HAROLD | DIRECTOR/REGIONAL DIRECTOR | 1038322 |
| EDWARDS, BENJAMIN FRANKLIN | DIRECTOR/ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF BRANCHES | 6670972 |
| EDWARDS, BENJAMIN FRANKLIN IV | CHAIRMAN/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, PRESIDENT | 1061490 |
| FELLOWS, MARK PATTERSON | DIRECTOR/REGIONAL DIRECTOR | 1600661 |
| HANSON, DAVID WILLIAM | DIRECTOR | 715793 |
| KELLER, CHRISTOPHER M | DIRECTOR/DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS, TECHNOLOGY & ANALYTICS | 4346617 |
| MARTIN, THOMAS HAYDEN JR | DIRECTOR/CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 1459719 |
| MUCKLER, MATTHEW PAUL | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER, ADVISORY | 4762147 |
| RUBENSTEIN, DOUGLAS DAVID | DIRECTOR/COO AND DIRECTOR OF CAPITAL MARKETS | 1138380 |
| SALAMON, MATTHEW R | DIRECTOR/CORPORATE SECRETARY & DIRECTOR OF LAW & LEGAL SERVICES, CHIEF COUNSEL | 1858581 |
| STEVENS, KATELYN CLARE | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER, BROKERAGE | 5752247 |
| WELKER, JOANNE MARIE | DIRECTOR/MANAGER ADVISORY SERVICES | 2300075 |
| WHITING, CHRISTOPHER MARK | DIRECTOR OF FINANCIAL STRATEGIES GROUP | 2242513 |
| WISDOM, BILLY JOE | DIRECTOR/DIRECTOR OF REGULATORY & OVERSIGHT SERVICES | 1810908 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 49,475 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 15,656,482,908 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 2 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 01/23/2025 | ||
| 12/20/2023 | ||
| 10/28/2022 |
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