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CFP

Donald Melvin Benson

26 Years of Experience

Firm Information

Compensation
Fee-Only (AUM)
Number of Advisors
6 advisors
Number of Clients
1,983 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$312K average
Assets Under Management
$617.9M

Fee Structure

Financial Planning:Investment management only

PVG typically charges a base management fee of 2%, which is frequently negotiated lower depending on client circumstances, account size, and source. Fees can vary greatly depending on the individual client. Clients may incur charges from their selected broker/custodian such as custodial fees, trading commissions and internal fund charges. Unearned fees are refunded upon the request of the client in the case of termination.

Areas of Practice
Investment Management
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Advisor Information

Office location

28 Oneida St, Oneonta, NY, 13820

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Regulatory History
Clean regulatory record

No disclosures, customer disputes, or regulatory actions on file.

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Other Business ActivitiesSells Insurance

Donald owns Benson Wealth Management LLC, providing office services, and Donald M Benson CPA PA, where he prepares tax returns and conducts audits. He also owns Benson Financial Services, where he sells insurance, and Donald Benson CPA PC, an accounting and tax preparation service, and Bensons Overlook, providing landlord services.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Pvg Asset Management CORP
November 2024 - Present · 1 yr 2 mos
Previous Registrations
Osaic Wealth, INC.
June 2024 - November 2024 · 5 mos
Osaic Wealth, INC. Broker
June 2024 - November 2024 · 5 mos
Securities America Advisors, INC.
January 2019 - June 2024 · 5 yrs 5 mos
Securities America, INC.Broker
March 2016 - June 2024 · 8 yrs 3 mos
LPL Financial LLC Broker
August 2011 - March 2016 · 4 yrs 7 mos
Securities America, INC.Broker
July 2002 - August 2011 · 9 yrs 1 mo
Pittsford Capital Markets, INCBroker
January 2001 - April 2002 · 1 yr 3 mos
H.D. Vest Investment Securities, INC.Broker
May 1998 - March 2000 · 1 yr 10 mos
State Registrations2 states
FLNY
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Exams
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