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

One North Brentwood Boulevard, Suite 850, St. Louis, MO, 63105

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Regulatory History (2)
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Customer Dispute
December 2007
Settled
Customer Dispute
December 1986
Settled
Other Business Activities

Allen has 50% ownership in ASAMCAT, LLC, a rental property business, since April 2024. He dedicates minimal time to this activity.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Incorporated
March 2013 - Present · 12 yrs 10 mos
Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, INC. Broker
March 2013 - Present · 12 yrs 10 mos
Previous Registrations
Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC
July 2008 - March 2013 · 4 yrs 8 mos
Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC Broker
January 2008 - March 2013 · 5 yrs 2 mos
A. G. Edwards & Sons, INC.Broker
April 1993 - January 2008 · 14 yrs 9 mos
Southcoast Capital CorporationBroker
September 1990 - April 1993 · 2 yrs 7 mos
Morgan Keegan & Company, INC.Broker
June 1982 - September 1990 · 8 yrs 3 mos
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated Broker
September 1978 - June 1982 · 3 yrs 9 mos
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, INC.Broker
September 1975 - September 1978 · 3 yrs
State Registrations18 states
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