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Noah Thomas May

Advisor at Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc. — Chehalis, WA

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Credentials

Series 66

Experience

2 years

Location

Chehalis, WA 98532

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Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc.

Enterprise

Total advisors

519

Across 154 offices

Clients per advisor

63 Typical

Avg AUM per client

$553,528 Typical

HNW client ratio

1% Very Low

About

Noah May is a financial advisor at Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Benjamin F. Edwards, he worked at Stifel Independent Advisors for four years. 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 through a network of more than 500 advisors. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, retirement plan consulting, investment management, brokerage, insurance, and M&A advisory, utilizing both proprietary strategies and third-party models.

Client services

Based on Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc.

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

Expertise

Based on Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc.

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

Occupation focus

Based on Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc.

Executive Founder/Business Owner

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Fee options

Fixed

Financial planning flat fees charged in advance; must be agreed upon and can exceed $10,000 with manager approval.

Percentage

$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

Commissions

Brokerage accounts pay commissions on transactions; also commission-based product sales outside advisory fees.

Project-based

Hourly consulting rates are available, specific rates negotiated with clients (e.g., $250/hour not specifically stated but typical).

Other

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.

Location

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Chehalis, WA

2540 NE Kresky Ave, Suite A

Chehalis WA 98532

Advisors at this office

4

Most active in

Texas · Washington

Work history

2 years of industry experience

Benjamin F Edwards & Co, Inc

2026 - Present • 1 year

Chehalis, WA

Stifel Independent Advisors

2023 - 2026 • 3 years

Chehalis, WA

Stifel Independent Advisors

2022 - 2022 • 1 year

St. Louis, MO

Montclair Swim Club

2020 - 2021 • 1 year

Edwardsville, IL

Truman State University

2019 - 2023 • 4 years

Kirksville, MO

Sunset Hills Country Club

2016 - 2019 • 3 years

Edwardsville, IL

Edwardsville High School

2015 - 2019 • 4 years

Edwardsville, IL

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

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Thomas M

CFP®, Series 63, Series 66

Tenino, WA

Advitica Financial Planning LLC

Thomas Mclean Jr. is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving as the sole advisor at Advitica Financial Planning LLC. He has worked at Advitica since 2018, following prior roles at Vestory, LLC and NR Smith and Associates, PS. Advitica Financial Planning LLC offers fee-only investment management and financial planning services to individuals, families, and personal representatives. The firm employs an evidence-based investment approach focused on diversified portfolios using no-load mutual funds and ETFs, emphasizing asset allocation, tax-sensitive strategies, and investor education through seminars and workshops.

General retirement planning Tax-loss harvesting Wealth management Charitable giving & philanthropy Founder/Business Owner
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Trina W

Series 66

Chehalis, WA

Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc.

Trina Whitten is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 19 years of industry experience. She is currently with Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc. and has previously worked at Stifel Independent Advisors, Wells Fargo Advisors, Morgan Stanley, and Citigroup Global Markets. Whitten serves as Vice Chair and Treasurer on the board of CASA of Douglas County, a nonprofit advocating for children in the foster system. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company is an integrated broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients through over 500 advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services combining proprietary strategies and third-party models, with in-house equity and fixed income portfolios supported by quantitative and fundamental research.

Wealth management Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Laura N

Series 65, Series 63

Chehalis, WA

Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc.

Laura Nelson is a financial advisor at Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc. with 13 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors, LPL Financial, and Stifel Independent Advisors. In addition to her advisory role, she owns Columbia Crest Financial Advisors, a financial advising firm in Chehalis, WA. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company is an integrated broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients through over 500 advisors. The firm offers a range of services including advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, investment management, brokerage services, insurance products, and M&A advisory services.

Wealth management Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Silas N

Series 66

Chehalis, WA

Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc.

Silas Newkirk is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with six years of industry experience. He is currently with Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc., where he has worked since 2026. Prior to that, he held roles at Stifel Independent Advisors, LLC and Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, Newkirk teaches Taekwondo classes at Centralia College. 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 through a team of more than 500 advisors. The firm offers a range of investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and advisory services, employing proprietary and third-party strategies alongside in-house quantitative equity and fixed income portfolios.

Wealth management Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Donald W

Series 63, Series 65

Chehalis, WA

Cetera

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Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Devin S

Series 63, Series 66

Chehalis, WA

Equitable Advisors

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