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Benjamin James Blum

Advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors — Monrovia, CA

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Credentials

Series 66, Series 65

Experience

23 years

Location

Monrovia, CA 91016

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Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Institution

Total advisors

3,909

Across 2,198 offices

Clients per advisor

91 Typical

Avg AUM per client

$378,281 Low

HNW client ratio

13% Typical

About

Benjamin Blum is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 23 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cetera, Woodbury Financial Services, and Pacific Life Insurance Company. Outside of advising, he is an independent insurance agent and the owner of Bless Holdings, LLC. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals. The firm offers a range of implementation options, including proprietary model strategies and third-party manager referrals, with both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches tailored to client objectives.

Client services

Based on Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

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

Expertise

Based on Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy Annuities

Occupation focus

Based on Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Self-Employed

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Fee options

Fixed

For financial planning and consulting, flat fees generally do not exceed $25,000 but may be higher based on complexity; For WealthPort setup fee generally less than 1% of assets or $1,000

Percentage

$0 - $100,000: 1.50% $100,000 - $250,000: 1.25% $250,000+: 1.00%

Commissions

Financial Professionals acting as Registered Representatives receive commissions on securities and insurance sales

Project-based

Generally up to $500 per hour for financial planning and consulting services; up to $500 per hour for retirement plan advisory services

Subscriptions

Financial Wellness services paid by employer; flat or hourly fees per agreement

Other

Account minimum: $5,000 Minimum fee: Minimum WealthPort program fee of $250 annually for CAAP® and UMA accounts

Location

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Monrovia, CA

511 S. Myrtle Ave

Monrovia CA 91016

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

California · Texas

Work history

23 years of industry experience

Cambridge Investment Research, Inc.

2021 - Present • 5 years

Fairfield, IA

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc.

2021 - Present • 5 years

Fairfield, IA

Cetera

2020 - 2021 • 1 year

Monrovia, CA

Cetera Investment Services Llc

2020 - 2021 • 1 year

St Cloud, MN

Woodbury Financial Services INC

2018 - 2020 • 2 years

San Dimas, CA

Cetera Investment Management LLC

2018 - 2018 • 1 year

El Segundo, CA

Cetera Advisor Networks Llc

2017 - 2018 • 1 year

El Segundo, CA

UnEmployed

2017 - 2017 • 1 year

Huntington Beach, CA

Pacific Select Distributors Inc

2013 - 2017 • 4 years

Newport Beach, CA

Pacific Life Insurance Company

2013 - 2017 • 4 years

Newport Beach, CA

Ameriprise

2001 - 2002 • 1 year

Long Beach, CA

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

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Series 7, Series 66

West Covina, CA

Stirlingshire Investments

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Drew F

Series 65

Los Angeles, CA

Wideframe Wealth

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Prabhjit M

Series 66, Series 7

San Dimas, CA

OSAIC

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Wealth management General tax planning General retirement planning Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner Technology Professional Doctor or Medical Professional Mid-Career Professionals HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet) Young Professionals
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Ryan M

CFP®, Series 66

Pasadena, CA

Derive Wealth

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Cash flow / budgeting Debt management College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) General retirement planning
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Richard C

Series 65

Monrovia, CA

Diversified Financial Management Group, LLC

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Annuities General estate planning guidance College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Retirement income strategy Long-term care insurance
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Timothy C

CFA®, Series 63, Series 65

San Dimas, CA

Cheng Wealth Management, LLC

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Passive / index investing Private / alternative investments
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