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Robert A Bensman

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES
Heber City, UT
·CRD# 829219·50 years experience

Professional Summary

Robert A Bensman is a registered financial advisor currently at KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Heber City, Utah and KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC located in Highland Park, Illinois. Robert is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1976. Robert has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 22TO, Series 6TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 1, Series 24...

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Years of Experience

50 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

Current

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLCCurrent·CRD# 283330
RIA
1. Heber City, UT2. 600 Central Avenue, Suite 212, Highland Park, IL 60035
April 18, 2016 - Present
KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLCCurrent·CRD# 42046
BD
600 Central Avenue, Suite 212, Highland Park, IL 60035
November 20, 2003 - Present

Past

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLCPast·CRD# 42046
RIA
Bannockburn, IL
November 20, 2003 - September 22, 2016
VERAVEST INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC.Past·CRD# 105796
RIA
Des Plaines, IL
October 16, 1997 - December 1, 2003
VERAVEST INVESTMENTS, INC.Past·CRD# 3960
BD
Worcester, MA
October 26, 1976 - November 20, 2003

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Current Firm

KA
KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC | NFP ADVISOR SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 283330 / SEC#: 801-56126
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/1998 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

5707 Southwest Parkway Building 2, Suite 400, Austin, TX 78735

Phone Number

(844) 553-7872

# of Employees

1,359

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 53 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC BROCHURE (RETAIL CLIENTS) (9/22/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

192,439

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$79,798,091,767

Accountant Surprise Examination Report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
12/01/2025Cover PageReport
12/23/2024Cover PageReport
10/20/2023Cover PageReport

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Other business activities

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Business Name: RJT, LLC Investment Related: No Address: c/o Tom Korman @ Gould & Ratner 222 North LaSalle - Suite 800 Chicago IL 60601 Nature of Business: Other Other/None of the Above Passive investments. We invest in Private Equity opportunities. No active management. Position, Title or Relationship: limited partner Start Date: 7/2/2002 Hours per month: 0% - 10% (0 - 16 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 0% - 10% (0 - 14 hours) Duties: help to evaluate opportunities. Business Name: Schemata, L.L.C. Investment Related: No Address: 2333 Waukegan Road Suite 275 Bannockburn IL 60015 Nature of Business: Consulting Position, Title or Relationship: Founding member Start Date: 4/24/2001 Hours per month: 0% - 10% (0 - 16 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 0% - 10% (0 - 14 hours) Duties: Consulting Business Name: Kestra Advisory Services, LLC Investment Related: Yes Address: 5707 Southwest Parkway Building 2, Suite 400 Austin TX 78735 Nature of Business: Investment Advisory services through Kestra Advisory Services, LLC Position, Title or Relationship: Investment Advisor Representative Start Date: 4/4/2016 Hours per month: Up to 100% (0 to 160 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: Up to 100% (0 to 160 hours) Duties: Investment advisory services Business Name: Associated Agencies Investment Related: Yes Address: 1701 Golf Road, Suite 3-700 Rolling Meadows IL 60008 Nature of Business: Insurance Position, Title or Relationship: Founder/CEO Bensman Associates Ltd./Bensman Risk Management, Inc. Start Date: 7/1/2020 Hours per month: 81% - 90% (129 - 144 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 31% - 40% (43 - 56 hours) Duties: Sales, marketing, strategic planning, and relationship development Business Name: Family Enterprise Solutions LLC Investment Related: No Address: P.O. Box 900880 Sandy UT 84090 Nature of Business: Other Other/None of the Above Provide clients with a comprehensive source of info to assist them as needed by providing relevant info i.e. list of advisors, where documents are located, etc. Position, Title or Relationship: Member of LLC, Start Date: 1/4/2021 Hours per month: 0% - 10% (0 - 16 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 0% - 10% (0 - 14 hours) Duties: Marketing, strategy, intorucduce potential clients Business Name: TAX EFFICIENT SOLUTIONS POSITION: Independent contractor NATURE: Insurance INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 5 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 5 START DATE: 10/27/2021 ADDRESS: 301 Hendricks Isle, Unit 1, Fort Lauderdale FL 33301 DESCRIPTION: Identify clients, and develop relationships with clients. Assist in securing permanent life insurance with premium financing (bank) Business Name: BENSMAN ASSOCIATES LTD. POSITION: CEO NATURE: Insurance INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 88 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 63 START DATE: 05/01/1982 ADDRESS: 2333 Waukegan Road Suite 275, Bannockburn IL 60015 DESCRIPTION: Sales. Business Development, Consulting

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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".
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KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC | NFP ADVISOR SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 283330 / SEC#: 801-56126
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/1998 Approved)

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 securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
Arizona
(1/21/2005)
RR
California
(11/20/2003)
RR
Colorado
(11/20/2003)
RR
Connecticut
(11/20/2003)
RR
Florida
(11/20/2003)
RR
Georgia
(12/5/2003)
RR
Illinois
(11/20/2003)
IAR
Illinois
(4/18/2016)
RR
Massachusetts
(1/21/2005)
RR
Michigan
(1/21/2005)
RR
Minnesota
(11/20/2003)
RR
Missouri
(11/20/2003)
RR
Nevada
(7/24/2007)
RR
New Hampshire
(11/20/2003)
RR
New Jersey
(4/5/2004)
RR
New York
(11/20/2003)
RR
Ohio
(11/20/2003)
RR
Pennsylvania
(11/20/2003)
RR
Texas
(10/10/2018)
RR
Utah
(7/7/2005)
IAR
Utah
(4/17/2025)
RR
Virginia
(1/21/2005)
RR
Wisconsin
(1/21/2005)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.Note:This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Dec 1997About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Jan 1988About the Series 63 exam

Series 22TO — Direct Participation Programs Representative Examination

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 22TO exam

Series 6TO — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 6TO exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Mar 2000About the Series 7 exam

Series 1 — Registered Representative Examination

Passed Oct 1976

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed Nov 2000About the Series 24 exam

Series 26 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Principal Examination

Passed Feb 1999About the Series 26 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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