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Christopher Bouknight Benson

Advisor at Raymond James Financial — Laurens, SC

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Credentials

CFP®, Series 63, Series 66

Experience

27 years

Location

Laurens, SC 29360

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Raymond James Financial

Institution

Total advisors

6,496

Across 2,987 offices

Clients per advisor

76 Low

Avg AUM per client

$700,796 Very High

HNW client ratio

19% Typical

About

Christopher Benson is a CFP® professional with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. since 2012. He is also the President of Benson Wealth Management, LLC, a support company he established to handle operating expenses and liability matters. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Client services

Based on Raymond James Financial

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops Hourly & fixed rate consultations

Expertise

Based on Raymond James Financial

Wealth management Tax strategies for small businesses Business succession planning General estate planning guidance

Occupation focus

Based on Raymond James Financial

Founder/Business Owner Executive

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Fee options

Fixed

Fixed (flat) dollar fees for planning services offered.

Commissions

Commissions may be charged for transaction-related services through affiliated broker-dealer RJFS; also receive commissions as insurance agent for insurance services.

Project-based

Hourly fees for planning and/or investment consultation services generally up to $400 per hour.

Other

Fee-only: Hourly fees up to $400 per hour; fixed (flat) dollar fees also offered; percentage of assets under advisement fees not to exceed 2.25% annually for investment consulting services; fees negotiable.

Location

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Laurens, SC

332 Church Street

Laurens SC 29360

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

South Carolina

Work history

27 years of industry experience

Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc.

2012 - Present • 14 years

Laurens, SC

Raymond James Financial Services, Inc.

2012 - Present • 14 years

Laurens, SC

Benson Wealth Management, Llc

2012 - Present • 14 years

Laurens, SC

Wells Fargo Clearing

2008 - 2012 • 4 years

SC

A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc.

2006 - 2008 • 2 years

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Series 66

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Series 63, Series 65

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