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Benjamin Joseph Bliss

Advisor at GWN Securities Inc. — Palm Beach Gardens, FL North Jog Road

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Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Experience

9 years

Location

Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418-3764

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GWN Securities Inc.

Enterprise

Total advisors

446

Across 213 offices

Clients per advisor

85 High

Avg AUM per client

$125,430 Very Low

HNW client ratio

6% Low

About

Benjamin Bliss is a financial advisor with GWN Securities Inc. in Palm Beach Gardens, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having eight years of industry experience. He has worked with GWN Securities since 2017 and has been associated with Voyage Retirement Solutions since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, Bliss serves as a firefighter and EMT with Orange County Fire Rescue. GWN Securities is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and business clients through discretionary managed accounts, financial planning, and access to third-party sub-advisers and model portfolios. The firm supports a large network of advisors and offers a range of portfolio management programs including traditional asset allocation and legacy market-timing strategies.

Client services

Based on GWN Securities Inc.

Financial planning Portfolio management Selection of other advisers Market timing

Expertise

Based on GWN Securities Inc.

Wealth management Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement withdrawal strategies

Occupation focus

Based on GWN Securities Inc.

Founder/Business Owner

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Fee options

Fixed

Flat financial planning or consulting fees available, negotiated case-by-case

Percentage

$0 - $250,000: 1.50% (GWN Managed Account Program, blended tier example) $250,000 - $500,000: 1.25% (GWN Managed Account Program, blended tier example) $500,000 - $1,000,000: 1.00% (GWN Managed Account Program, blended tier example) $1,000,000 - > $1,000,000: 0.50% (GWN Managed Account Program, blended tier example) $0 - $250,000: 2.00% (max for Total Access Program, with blended tiers below) $0 - $250,000: 2.00% (GWN Total Access Program maximum annual fee tier) $250,000 - $1,000,000: varies by tier descending to 0.60% for assets over $10M in Total Access Program $0 - $249,999.99: 1.30% (Tier I Money by Design Platinum Advisory Program) $250,000 - $749,999.99: 1.05% (Tier I Money by Design Platinum Advisory Program) $750,000+: 0.80% (Tier I Money by Design Platinum Advisory Program) $0 - $249,999.99: 1.40% (Tier II Money by Design Platinum Advisory Program) $250,000 - $749,999.99: 1.20% (Tier II Money by Design Platinum Advisory Program) $750,000+: 0.95% (Tier II Money by Design Platinum Advisory Program)

Commissions

Commissions earned on legacy accounts with new deposits; insurance commissions earned by affiliated insurance agents; separate and in addition to advisory fees

Project-based

Hourly fees for financial consulting/planning services; negotiated based on scope and complexity

Other

Account minimum: $2,000 minimum for qualified accounts; $10,000 minimum for non-qualified accounts; some programs have higher minimums (e.g., $25,000 for Platinum Program) Minimum fee: Platform Fee minimum annual fees range from $25 to $65 depending on program; Money by Design Platinum Program has a flat $600 annual fee for grandfathered accounts Fee-only: Financial consulting and financial planning services offered at hourly rates or fixed fees (negotiable, details in agreements)

Location

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Palm Beach Gardens, FL North Jog Road

11440 North Jog Road

Palm Beach Gardens FL 33418

Advisors at this office

42

Most active in

Florida

Work history

9 years of industry experience

Gwn Securities, Inc.

2017 - Present • 9 years

Palm Beach Gardens, FL

Voyage Retirement Solutions

2016 - Present • 10 years

Orlando, FL

Orange County Fire Rescue

2006 - Present • 20 years

Winter Park, FL

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

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H. M

Series 65

Wellington, FL

Family Retirement Services

Terry Martine II is an Investment Adviser Representative affiliated with Signal Advisors Wealth, LLC, an SEC-registered investment adviser. Through Family Retirement Services, a DBA of Martine Financial, he helps Florida Retirement System (FRS) members—including educators, firefighters, police officers, school administrators, and other public employees—understand Pension Plan, Investment Plan, and DROP decisions. His work includes retirement income planning, wealth management, Social Security, Medicare and IRMAA planning, 403(b), 457, and 401(k) rollovers, insurance, and legacy planning. Based in Lake Worth, Florida, Terry serves clients in South Florida and nationwide where properly registered or licensed. Family Retirement Services is not affiliated with FRS or any government agency.

Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy Wealth management Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner Executive Educators, Teachers, and Academics Government Employee Public Service Employee Approaching retirement Retired
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Mark B

Series 65

Palm Beach Gardens, FL

Balanced Wealth Strategies LLC

Mark Burger is the principal of Balanced Wealth Strategies LLC and holds a Series 65 credential with one year of experience in investment advisory. He is also the sole owner of Mark J. Burger P.A., a Florida-based accounting firm providing tax and advisory services since 1995. Additionally, he is a managing member and part-owner of GuidePoint PEO LLC, an AI-focused company involved in web-based marketing for professional employer organizations. Balanced Wealth Strategies provides portfolio management services through wrap-fee programs arranged with broker-dealer wealth managers, emphasizing a passive, preservation-oriented investment approach using diversified vehicles such as ETFs and mutual funds. The firm serves clients by advising on asset allocation and reviewing performance while leaving trade execution and discretionary authority to the selected wealth managers.

Wealth management Passive / index investing
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Jacob L

Series 65

Jupiter, FL

Trout Capital Management, LLC

Jacob Levine is a financial advisor with Trout Capital Management, LLC in Jupiter, FL. He holds a Series 65 designation and has three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Merrill, Bank of America, Merit Financial Group, Camden Capital, and Trillium Management. Trout Capital Management is an independent, state-registered investment adviser providing portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and small businesses. The firm employs tailored investment strategies focused on asset allocation, fundamental and risk/return analysis, and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary account arrangements.

Annuities General retirement planning
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Neal M

Series 65

Palm Beach Gardens, FL

Graysbrook Investment Partners

Neal Mac Lean is a financial advisor at Graysbrook Investment Partners with a Series 65 credential and extensive industry experience beginning in 2009. He worked at TD Waterhouse Canada Inc. for 17 years before joining Graysbrook Investment Partners in 2026. Graysbrook Investment Partners provides fee-based, discretionary portfolio management to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities, with plans to serve institutional clients. The firm employs a tactical allocation strategy using fundamental analysis and custom portfolio construction, incorporating various asset types and trading approaches based on client objectives and risk tolerance.

Active portfolio management
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Laongdao S

CFP®, Series 66

Juno Beach, FL

TAK Advisory

Laongdao Suppasettawat is a financial advisor with TAK Advisory in Juno Beach, FL, holding CFP® and Series 66 designations and 17 years of industry experience. She has been with TAK Advisory since 2013 and is also a partner in CAT Properties LLC. Suppasettawat regularly conducts public seminars on investment, estate, and financial planning and serves on the boards of the University of Southern Maine Alumni Association and the World Affairs Council of Maine. TAK Advisory provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trustees, and conservators. The firm’s approach includes tailored asset allocation, diversification, and periodic rebalancing, utilizing both fundamental and technical analysis and a range of strategies, while managing costs and tax consequences.

Wealth management General retirement planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) General tax planning
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Steven S

Series 65

Palm Beach Gardens, FL

Spalding, Steven

Steven Spalding is the sole advisor at Spalding, Steven, located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. He holds a Series 65 designation and has four years of industry experience. In addition to his advisory role, he is the managing partner of Crossing Gaps LLC, a boutique marketing and data science consultancy he has operated since 2008. Spalding, Steven provides financial planning and consulting services to individuals, retirement and benefit plans, trusts, business entities, and high-net-worth clients. The firm’s investment approach combines fundamental and trend analysis with sector and macroeconomic views, delivering non-discretionary advice without maintaining custody of client assets.

General tax planning
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