Ryan Benson
Advisor at Independent Financial Planning — Reston, VA
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Credentials
Series 65
Experience Industry experience
3 years
Location
Reston, VA 20190
Independent Financial Planning
Supported
Ryan Benson is a financial advisor at Independent Financial Planning in Great Falls, VA, holding a Series 65 designation with three years of industry experience. Prior to his advisory role, he worked in public education and is the founder and CEO of EPE Math Tutoring. He also serves as Managing Director of Independent Financial Education, providing financial education resources and seminars. Independent Financial Planning serves individual investors, including high-net-worth and non-high-net-worth clients, as well as retirement plan sponsors. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning, portfolio management, retirement plan advisory, tax preparation, business consulting, and educational workshops, using a Core + Satellite investment approach that combines passive indexed holdings with active satellite positions.
Based on Independent Financial Planning
Based on Independent Financial Planning
$3,000 for initial financial plan; various fixed fees for tax preparation (e.g., $200 first time filer, $300 personal tax return, $100 Schedule C, $500 business returns)
$0 - $249,999: 1.25% annually $250,000 - $499,999: 1.20% annually $500,000 - $999,999: 1.10% annually $1,000,000 - $1,999,999: 1.00% annually $2,000,000 - $4,999,999: 0.80% annually $5,000,000 - Above: 0.60% annually
$200 per hour (for profit & loss or statement review, additional state tax returns)
Reston, VA
1930 Isaac Newton Sq, Suite 205
Reston VA 20190
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1
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3 years of industry experience
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2022 - Present • 4 years
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