Benjamin Securities, Inc.

Benjamin Securities, Inc. is a registered investment advisor founded in 1977 by Leo & Ann Benjamin. The firm offers investment management services for individuals, trusts, businesses, and foundations. Services include traditional brokerage accounts, portfolio design and management, covered call writing, and focused investment strategies. Clients can opt for discretionary or non-discretionary investment management services. The firm manages over $30 million in assets on a discretionary basis and over $3 million on a non-discretionary basis. Fees are calculated as a percentage of assets under management, typically 2% annually, and are billed monthly based on the account size and services required. Benjamin Securities, Inc. charges performance-based fees on certain strategies, with a 20% fee on capital gains. The firm employs fundamental and cyclical analysis for investment decisions, focusing on long-term strategies. Clients include individuals, high-net-worth individuals, trusts, corporations, and pension plans, with a minimum account requirement of $50,000. The firm does not have any disciplinary disclosures and does not take custody of client accounts. Benjamin Securities, Inc. acts as a fiduciary and provides a Code of Ethics to govern potential conflicts of interest. Clients have the option to select their own brokerage firm. Benjamin Securities, Inc. receives revenue sharing from sweep programs and does not have soft-dollar arrangements. The firm reviews client accounts regularly and provides comprehensive portfolio reports. Benjamin Securities, Inc. does not compensate for client referrals and does not have any financial impairments that would affect client commitments. Benjamin Securities, Inc. has limited discretionary authority for client accounts, requiring signed authorization. Clients receive proxies directly from issuers, and the firm does not accept voting authority for client securities. Benjamin Securities, Inc. maintains a transparent fee structure and provides detailed information about its team members' backgrounds and experiences.