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Credentials
Series 63, Series 65
Experience Industry experience
29 years
Location
Herkimer, NY
Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc.
Enterprise
Jason Hall is a financial advisor with Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, RBC Capital Markets, and J. B. Hanauer & Co. Outside the financial industry, he is the president and sole operator of Northern Lights LLC, a business specializing in aquatic weed management. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company is an integrated broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, investment management, brokerage, insurance products, and M&A advisory, utilizing both proprietary strategies and third-party model providers.
Based on Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc.
Based on Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc.
Financial planning flat fees charged in advance; must be agreed upon and can exceed $10,000 with manager approval.
$0 - $250,000: 1.50% - 2.75% depending on program $250,000 - $500,000: 1.00% - 2.25% depending on program $500,000 - $1,000,000: 0.75% - 1.75% depending on program $1,000,000 - $2,500,000: 0.65% - 1.25% depending on program $2,500,000 - $5,000,000: 0.75% - 1.25% depending on program $5,000,000+: 0.65% - 0.75% depending on program
Brokerage accounts pay commissions on transactions; also commission-based product sales outside advisory fees.
Hourly consulting rates are available, specific rates negotiated with clients (e.g., $250/hour not specifically stated but typical).
Account minimum: Varies by program and strategy, generally ranging from $5,000 to $160,000 depending on selected manager and strategy (e.g., $5,000 for some BFE-managed strategies; $25,000 - $40,000 for BFE financial advisor managed strategies; $10,000 - $100,000 for third-party managers). No single flat amount clearly stated. Minimum fee: Minimum annual fee of $125 applies to all BFE investment advisory accounts. Fee-only: Financial planning flat fees, investment and retirement plan consulting fees negotiated; typically flat fees or asset-based fees based on services.
Herkimer, NY
Herkimer NY
Advisors at this office
1
New Jersey · New York · Texas
29 years of industry experience
Benjamin F. Edwards & Co.
2017 - Present • 9 years
Morristown, NJ
Wells Fargo Clearing
2016 - 2017 • 1 year
Rockaway, NJ
WELLS FARGO ADVISORS LLC
2011 - 2016 • 5 years
Rockaway, NJ
RBC Capital Markets
2009 - 2011 • 2 years
Parsippany, NJ
J. B. Hanauer & Co.
1998 - 2009 • 11 years
Parsippany, NJ
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Broker-dealer / trader
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Trust company
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Fund sponsor
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Accountant / CPA / tax prep
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Lawyer
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Real estate agent
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Other specialized services
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CFP®, Series 63
Utica, NY
Adirondack Financial Services Corp
Frances Parent is a CFP® with 34 years of industry experience, currently with Adirondack Financial Services Corp. She has held roles at Hazard & Siegel Inc. and has longstanding involvement with Greenleaf Contracting, Inc. and the Sagamore Institute. Outside of finance, she owns Blue Line Coffee House in Inlet and Old Forge, NY. Adirondack Financial Services provides investment advisory and portfolio management services to individual and institutional clients, employing a client-specific investment process that integrates quantitative screening with qualitative manager and security review. The firm manages approximately $412 million in assets across nearly 600 clients.
CFA®
Utica, NY
Adirondack Financial Services Corp
William Locke is a CFA® charterholder with Adirondack Financial Services Corp in Utica, NY, where he has worked since 2007. He has three years of industry experience. Adirondack Financial Services provides investment advisory and portfolio management services to individual and institutional clients, including companies, trusts, non-profit entities, and defined benefit plans. The firm employs a client-specific investment process that combines quantitative screening and qualitative review, managing approximately $412 million in assets.
CFA®
Utica, NY
Adirondack Financial Services Corp
John Clark is a CFA® charterholder with three years of industry experience. He has been with Adirondack Financial Services Corp since 2011. Adirondack Financial Services provides investment advisory and portfolio management services to individual and institutional clients, including companies, trusts, non-profit entities, and defined benefit plans. The firm employs a client-specific investment process that combines quantitative screening with qualitative manager and security review, managing approximately $412 million in assets.
Series 63
Utica, NY
Quartz Partners Investment Management
Joseph Leo is a financial advisor at Quartz Partners Investment Management with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has held previous roles at Benchmark Investments, Etico Partners, Etico Wealth Management, and Dinosaur Securities. Leo serves as treasurer and chair of the investment committee for Pathfinder Village, a local philanthropic organization. Quartz Partners Investment Management serves individual investors, retirement plans, institutions, and financial intermediaries, providing model-based investment management through separately managed accounts, model portfolios, and advisory services. The firm’s investment approach combines top-down macro analysis with bottom-up stock selection and manages accounts primarily on a discretionary basis.
Series 65
Utica, NY
Quartz Partners Investment Management
Pierre Duchmann is a Series 65 licensed advisor at Quartz Partners Investment Management with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Quartz Partners, he has been involved in fuel sales through Silchuk Logistics and property management at Cedar Ridge Apartments. Quartz Partners serves individual investors, retirement plans, institutions, and financial intermediaries, offering model-based investment management with a focus on macro analysis and stock selection across multiple portfolio series.
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Little Falls, NY
Lifemark Securities Corp.
Cathy Cristman is a CFP® professional with 15 years of experience, currently affiliated with Lifemark Securities Corp. and Skye Financial Services, LLC. Her work history includes roles at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc., Vanmeter Tax Services, and M. Griffith Investment Services. She also provides tax preparation services through CLC Tax Services during tax season. Lifemark Securities Corp. offers fee-based investment advisory and financial planning services primarily to individual investors and sponsors of participant-directed retirement plans. The firm employs a suitability-driven approach with various managed account options and combines advisory and broker-dealer activities under one roof while maintaining compliance and client disclosures.
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