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Benjamin Joseph Zaharias

22 Years of Experience

Firm Information

Compensation
Fee-Only (AUM)Fixed/Hourly
Number of Advisors
96 advisors
Number of Clients
3,268 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$181K average
Assets Under Management
$591.1M

Fee Structure

Minimum Investment:None
Hourly Rate:Up to $300/hr

Financial planning fees are negotiable and can be fixed or hourly (up to $300/hour). For asset management, the maximum annual fee is 2.00% of assets under management, negotiable based on the money manager, advisor, and account value. Fees are billed monthly or quarterly, in advance or arrears, depending on the money manager. ERISA plan service fees will not exceed 1% annually and are also negotiable. Some TPMs may have account minimums. GWM does not require a minimum to open an account.

Areas of Practice
Financial Planning & CoachingRetirement PlanningEstate PlanningEducation PlanningInvestment Management
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Advisor Information

Office location

1740 SE 18th Street, Suite 1301, Ocala, FL, 34471

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Regulatory History (2)
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Criminal
April 2019
Final Disposition
Customer Dispute
November 2012
Denied
Other Business ActivitiesSells Insurance

Benjamin is involved in several outside business activities. He operates Central Florida Wealth Management, Inc. for financial services and insurance sales, owns 18th Circle Properties LLC and DRZ Properties, LLC for rental properties, and works as a martial arts instructor. He dedicates minimal time to each of these activities.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Gradient Wealth Management
April 2015 - Present · 10 yrs 9 mos
Gradient Securities, LLC Broker
May 2012 - Present · 13 yrs 8 mos
Previous Registrations
Gradient Advisors, LLC
May 2012 - April 2015 · 2 yrs 11 mos
Brookstone Investment Advisory Services
February 2011 - May 2012 · 1 yr 3 mos
Brookstone Securities, INC.Broker
October 2009 - May 2012 · 2 yrs 7 mos
J.W. Cole Financial, INC.Broker
August 2006 - October 2009 · 3 yrs 2 mos
Linsco/private Ledger CORP. Broker
April 2006 - August 2006 · 4 mos
J.W. Cole Financial, INC.Broker
June 2004 - April 2006 · 1 yr 10 mos
National Planning CorporationBroker
January 2003 - June 2004 · 1 yr 5 mos
State Registrations12 states
ALAZCAFLGAMDNCNJNYOHPASC
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Exams
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