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Albert Francis Bender III

Advisor at Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc. — Lanai City, HI

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Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Experience

28 years

Location

Lanai City, HI

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Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc.

Enterprise

Total advisors

511

Across 152 offices

Clients per advisor

64 Typical

Avg AUM per client

$553,528 Typical

HNW client ratio

1% Very Low

About

Albert Bender III is a financial advisor with Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 28 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Benjamin F. Edwards in 2026, he worked for Stifel Independent Advisors, LLC for 10 years. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc. provides investment advice and related services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of investment strategies and financial planning services, combining model-based and customized approaches with ongoing due diligence and portfolio monitoring.

Client services

Based on Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc.

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops

Expertise

Based on Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc.

Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)

Occupation focus

Based on Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc.

Executive Founder/Business Owner

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Fee options

Fixed

Financial Planning negotiable flat fees; Plan Participant Consulting one-time fees with $200 minimum

Percentage

$0 - $250,000: 1.50% (Mutual Fund Portfolios, Mutual Fund Model Strategies, Active Passive Portfolios) $250,001 - $500,000: 1.25% (Mutual Fund Portfolios, Mutual Fund Model Strategies, Active Passive Portfolios) $500,001 - $1,000,000: 1.00% (Mutual Fund Portfolios, Mutual Fund Model Strategies, Active Passive Portfolios) $1,000,001+: 0.75% (Mutual Fund Portfolios, Mutual Fund Model Strategies, Active Passive Portfolios) $0 - $250,000: 2.25% (Exchange Traded Fund Portfolios - Confluence, First Trust) $250,001 - $500,000: 1.75% (Exchange Traded Fund Portfolios - Confluence, First Trust) $500,001 - $1,000,000: 1.50% (Exchange Traded Fund Portfolios - Confluence, First Trust) $1,000,001+: 1.25% (Exchange Traded Fund Portfolios - Confluence, First Trust) $0 - $250,000: 1.75% (Exchange Traded Fund Portfolios - Morningstar) $250,001 - $500,000: 1.50% (Exchange Traded Fund Portfolios - Morningstar) $500,001 - $1,000,000: 1.25% (Exchange Traded Fund Portfolios - Morningstar) $1,000,001+: 1.00% (Exchange Traded Fund Portfolios - Morningstar) $0 - $100,000: 1.25% (Exchange Traded Fund Portfolios - BFE models) $100,001 - $350,000: 1.00% (Exchange Traded Fund Portfolios - BFE models) $350,001+: 0.75% (Exchange Traded Fund Portfolios - BFE models) $0 - $250,000: 2.00% (Client Portfolios) $250,001 - $500,000: 1.50% (Client Portfolios) $500,001 - $1,000,000: 1.25% (Client Portfolios) $1,000,001 - $2,500,000: 1.00% (Client Portfolios) $2,500,001 - $5,000,000: 0.65% (Client Portfolios) $0 - $250,000: 2.25% (Private Portfolios) $250,001 - $500,000: 1.75% (Private Portfolios) $500,001 - $1,000,000: 1.50% (Private Portfolios) $1,000,001 - $2,500,000: 1.25% (Private Portfolios) $2,500,001 - $5,000,000: 0.85% (Private Portfolios) $5,000,001+: 0.75% (Private Portfolios) $0 - $500,000: 2.75% Equity / 1.25% Fixed Income (Separately Managed Portfolios) $500,001 - $1,000,000: 2.25% Equity / 1.15% Fixed Income (Separately Managed Portfolios) $1,000,001 - $2,500,000: 1.75% Equity / 1.00% Fixed Income (Separately Managed Portfolios) $2,500,001+: 1.25% Equity / 0.85% Fixed Income (Separately Managed Portfolios) $0 - $500,000: 2.25% (Unified Managed Account) $500,001 - $1,000,000: 1.75% (Unified Managed Account) $1,000,001 - $2,500,000: 1.25% (Unified Managed Account) $2,500,001+: 1.00% plus manager cost 0.00% to 0.50% (Unified Managed Account)

Commissions

Brokerage accounts with transaction-based commissions; commissions refunded if advisory account more appropriate.

Project-based

Financial Planning hourly rate $300/hour

Subscriptions

Plan Participant Consulting may be charged as annual flat fee or based on plan value, minimum $200, max 1% of plan value

Other

Account minimum: $5,000 Minimum fee: $125 minimum annual fee applies to all investment advisory accounts Fee-only: Financial Planning: $300/hour or negotiable flat fee; Retirement Plan Consulting, Investment Management Consulting, and Plan Participant Consulting fees are negotiable and depend on services provided.

Location

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Lanai City, HI

Lanai City HI

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Hawaii · Missouri · Texas

Work history

28 years of industry experience

Benjamin F. Edwards & Co., Inc.

2026 - Present • 1 year

Saint Louis, MO

Stifel Independent Advisors, LLC

2016 - 2026 • 10 years

Saint Louis, MO

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

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Jennifer M

CFP®, Series 65

Lahaina, HI

Front Street Financial

Jennifer Macedo is a CFP® certificant with six years of industry experience, currently serving as the sole advisor at Front Street Financial in Lahaina, HI. She previously worked at Equity Advisors of Kentucky for nine years before founding her firm in 2021. Macedo serves on the board of the Guilliom Family Foundation, a nonprofit organization, and owns a separate business, Jennifer Macedo LLC. Front Street Financial provides financial planning and investment management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm emphasizes a long-term, asset-allocation approach using fundamental analysis and modern portfolio theory, primarily offering non-discretionary portfolio management and utilizing third-party tools for held-away accounts and specialized strategies.

General retirement planning Cash flow / budgeting College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Founder/Business Owner
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Richard J

Series 63, Series 66

Lahaina, HI

Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc.

Richard Jones is a financial advisor at Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc. with 53 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer with approximately 436 advisors and $15.7 billion in client assets. The firm serves individuals, corporations, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, and charitable and educational organizations, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies that include firm-developed and third-party models with ongoing oversight by an Investment Strategy Committee.

Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Executive Founder/Business Owner
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John K

Series 65

Lahaina, HI

NEwEdge Advisors

John Kevan is a financial advisor with NewEdge Advisors, holding a Series 65 credential and 12 years of industry experience. Prior to joining NewEdge Advisors in 2025, he worked at Mission Trails Financial for 10 years and has been involved with Pohaku Kai Consulting LLC since 2008. NewEdge Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management through a wrap fee program, utilizing a variety of investment approaches and regular portfolio reviews.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive

Boyd M

Series 66

Lahaina, HI

Edward Jones

Boyd Moffett is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Edward Jones since 2019. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he was involved with Food Pantry Ltd for six years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including households across various wealth levels, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a network of over 23,700 advisors and offers a range of advisory programs with both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Multi-generational wealth transfer Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive

John V

Series 65, Series 66

Lahaina, HI

Merrill

John Van Steen is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He provides personalized wealth management strategies that are designed to align with clients’ individual financial goals and the evolving conditions of today’s markets. Leveraging the investment insights of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management alongside the banking and lending solutions from Bank of America, he addresses the diverse aspects of clients’ financial lives. John brings a comprehensive approach to wealth management that begins with listening closely to client needs and ensuring every strategy is grounded in an understanding of their objectives. His professional designations include CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist (CRPS), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). He holds a High School Diploma from Sleepy Hollow High School, a Bachelor’s Degree and a Master’s Degree from Pace University, as well as an Accredited Certificate from the State University of New York System. John participates in community service in line with Merrill’s tradition of involvement in the communities it serves, dedicating time to volunteering with local organizations. His professional philosophy emphasizes working one-on-one with clients to develop strategies tailored to pursuing their long-term financial goals.

Wealth management
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Sarah S

Series 63, Series 65

Lahania, HI

UBS Financial Services

Sarah Sullivan is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Boston, MA, with 42 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with UBS since 2008. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved in agricultural operations through Double S Ranch and Orchards, LLC, and Creekside Farm LLC, and serves as an officer for the Daniels Island Improvement Association. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining proprietary capital market research and model-based asset allocations to tailor investment plans. The firm operates across a broad range of services including wealth management, institutional trading, and capital markets activities.

General retirement planning Cash flow / budgeting Equity compensation tax strategy Executive Founder/Business Owner Mid-Career Professionals Approaching retirement
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