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Benjamin W. Murray

MIDWEST FINANCIAL ASSOCIATES
Rockford, IL 61108
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CRD#: 854143
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Professional summary


Benjamin W Murray is a registered financial advisor currently at MIDWEST FINANCIAL ASSOCIATES, INC. located in Rockford, Illinois.

Benjamin is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1978. Benjamin has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 6TO, SIE and Series 1 exams.

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Question & Answer


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.
BEN MURRAY AGENCY POSITION: Owner NATURE: Insurance Agency INVESTMENT RELATED: NO NUMBER OF HOURS: 10 per month SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: NONE ADDRESS: 555 S Perryville Rd, Suite 104, Rockford IL 61108, United States DESCRIPTION: Sell Life Insurance to individuals.

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

November 1, 2021 - Present

MIDWEST FINANCIAL ASSOCIATES, INC.

Office #1: 4615 E State Street Suite 102, Rockford, IL 61108
RIA
CRD#: 158573
Rockford, IL
Past

October 31, 2008 - October 20, 2021

OSAIC SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 133763
ROCKFORD, IL
Past

October 1, 2002 - October 31, 2008

AMERICAN GENERAL SECURITIES INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 13626
ROCKFORD, IL
Past

July 3, 1978 - October 1, 2002

AMERICAN GENERAL EQUITY SERVICES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 5435
HOUSTON, TX

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
Illinois
(11/1/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 6/7/1991
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 6/25/1978
Registered Representative Examination

Current Firm


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MIDWEST FINANCIAL ASSOCIATES, INC.
MIDWEST FINANCIAL ASSOCIATES, INC.

CRD#: 158573 / SEC#:

Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/7/2023 Approved)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/7/2011 Approved)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/3/2021 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
4615 E State Street Suite 102, Rockford, IL 61108
Mailing Address
Phone number
(779) 210-2930
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
3

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts539
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 99,600,932

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Company Information


MIDWEST FINANCIAL ASSOCIATES, INC.

CRD#: 158573Rockford, IL 61108

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