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Benjamin Jerome Capers

Advisor at GWN Securities Inc. — Ridgeland, SC

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Credentials

CFP®, Series 66

Experience

20 years

Location

Ridgeland, SC

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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 Capers is a CFP® with 20 years of experience in the financial industry, currently serving as an advisor at GWN Securities Inc. since 2016. He is the owner and manager of Paint United and also has experience as a pastor. GWN Securities provides investment advisory and related services to individual and corporate clients through various managed account programs and financial planning. The firm employs a mix of affiliated and unaffiliated sub-advisers and utilizes market-timing and momentum-based strategies in certain legacy programs.

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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Ridgeland, SC

Ridgeland SC

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

South Carolina

Work history

20 years of industry experience

GWN Securities, Inc.

2016 - Present • 10 years

Palm Beach Gardens, FL

Equitable Advisors

2006 - 2016 • 10 years

SC

Merrill

2005 - 2006 • 1 year

Beaufort, SC

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

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William F

CFP®, Series 63

Ridgeland, SC

Dividend Assets Capital, LLC

William Ford is a CFP® with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Dividend Assets Capital, LLC since 2019. His prior roles include positions at SQN Securities, LLC and American Century Investment Services, Inc. He is a non-voting limited partner in a non-investment related business consulting firm operated by his spouse. Dividend Assets Capital, LLC advises individual and institutional clients, focusing on discretionary portfolio management and financial planning. The firm emphasizes dividend-paying equities and midstream energy MLPs, offering customized model portfolios and serving as sub-adviser to the DAC 3D Dividend Growth ETF.

Wealth management ESG / Sustainable investing Retirement income strategy
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Emily H

Series 66

Ridgeland, SC

Dividend Assets Capital, LLC

Emily Harding is a financial advisor at Dividend Assets Capital, LLC with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Morgan Stanley and several other financial firms. Dividend Assets Capital, LLC serves individual and institutional clients with discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and sub-advisory services. The firm focuses on dividend-paying equities and midstream energy MLPs through customized model portfolios and manages both separate accounts and the DAC 3D Dividend Growth ETF.

Wealth management ESG / Sustainable investing Retirement income strategy
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Marc S

CFA®, Series 63, Series 65

Ridgeland, SC

Dividend Assets Capital, LLC

Marc Saurborn is a CFA® charterholder with nine years of industry experience. He is currently with Dividend Assets Capital, LLC, where he has worked since 2022. Prior to that, he was with Private Advisor Group, LLC and Patrumin Investors, LLC. Dividend Assets Capital, LLC provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and sub-advisory services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as institutional and entity clients. The firm focuses on dividend-paying equities and midstream energy MLPs, offering customized portfolios and serving as sub-adviser to the DAC 3D Dividend Growth ETF.

Wealth management ESG / Sustainable investing Retirement income strategy
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Donald H

Series 65

Ridgeland, SC

Dividend Assets Capital, LLC

Donald Hingtgen is a financial advisor with Dividend Assets Capital, LLC, holding a Series 65 license and three years of industry experience. He has worked at T3 Trading Group, LLC since 2019 and operates Hingtgen AV Services, providing freelance audio engineering and event project planning for corporate and live music events. Dividend Assets Capital, LLC advises individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as institutional and entity clients, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and sub-advisory services. The firm focuses on dividend-paying equities and midstream energy MLPs, managing customized portfolios and serving as sub-adviser to the DAC 3D Dividend Growth ETF.

Wealth management ESG / Sustainable investing Retirement income strategy
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Robert D

Series 65

Ridgeland, SC

Dividend Assets Capital, LLC

Robert Dickson is a Series 65-licensed advisor with Dividend Assets Capital, LLC, bringing one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Dividend Assets Capital, he worked at Dickson Consulting, LLC and spent twelve years at Cardiac Assist, Inc. He also works as a sales representative for Sotheby's International Realty, earning commissions on referrals. Dividend Assets Capital, LLC advises individuals, including high-net-worth clients, and various institutional clients, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and sub-advisory services. The firm focuses on dividend-paying equities and midstream energy MLPs through strategies such as Dividend Growth and Sustainable Dividend Growth, and serves as sub-adviser to the DAC 3D Dividend Growth ETF.

Wealth management ESG / Sustainable investing Retirement income strategy
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Joseph K

Series 65

Ridgeland, SC

Dividend Assets Capital, LLC

Joseph Kilian is a financial advisor at Dividend Assets Capital, LLC with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Dividend Assets Capital in 2025, he worked at Benefit Focus from 2015 to 2024. Dividend Assets Capital, LLC advises individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as institutional and entity clients, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and sub-advisory services. The firm focuses on dividend-paying equities and midstream energy MLPs through customized model portfolios and serves as sub-adviser to the DAC 3D Dividend Growth ETF.

Wealth management ESG / Sustainable investing Retirement income strategy
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