Firm Information

Compensation
Fee-Only (AUM)Fixed/Hourly
Number of Advisors
479 advisors
Number of Clients
30,126 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$520K average
Assets Under Management
$15.7B

Fee Structure

Minimum Annual Fee:$125

BFE's investment advisory fee is an annual wrap fee consisting of the Edwards Fee and, if applicable, the Manager Fee, up to a maximum of 2.50% annually. The Edwards Fee covers BFE's advisory services, account administration, trade execution, and advisor compensation. The Manager Fee covers portfolio management services. There is a minimum annual fee of $125 that applies to all BFE investment advisory accounts. BFE’s investment advisory fees are negotiable.

Areas of Practice
Investment Management
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Advisor Information

Office location

4101 Pioneer Woods Drive, Suite 100, Lincoln, NE, 68506

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Regulatory History (2)
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Customer Dispute
May 2010
Denied
Customer Dispute
September 1998
Denied
Other Business Activities

Andrew is a 50% owner of Benton Associates LLC, pasture land for farm animals, dedicating minimal time. He also serves as a fiduciary/trustee for the Nancy Benton Family Trust and on the board of directors for the Lamp of Learning Educational Foundation.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, INC. Broker
September 2020 - Present · 5 yrs 4 mos
Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Incorporated
September 2020 - Present · 5 yrs 4 mos
Previous Registrations
RBC Capital Markets, LLC
April 2009 - September 2020 · 11 yrs 5 mos
RBC Capital Markets, LLC Broker
April 2009 - September 2020 · 11 yrs 5 mos
Wachovia Securities, LLC Broker
January 2008 - April 2009 · 1 yr 3 mos
Wachovia Securities, LLC
January 2008 - April 2009 · 1 yr 3 mos
A. G. Edwards & Sons, INC.
October 2005 - January 2008 · 2 yrs 3 mos
A. G. Edwards & Sons, INC.Broker
September 2005 - January 2008 · 2 yrs 4 mos
Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith INC.
January 1994 - October 2005 · 11 yrs 9 mos
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated Broker
June 1989 - October 2005 · 16 yrs 4 mos
Painewebber Incorporated Broker
June 1987 - June 1989 · 2 yrs
State Registrations27 states
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