Ben Merchant
Ben Merchant is a registered investment advisor at VALIC Financial Advisors, INC., based in Macon, GA, with 20 years of industry experience. Ben operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Charitable Giving, Education Planning, Estate Planning, Financial Planning & Coaching, and 2 more. Their firm serves 293,993 clients with $26B in assets under management.
Compensation
Firm Size
IM Fee
Assets Under Management
Fee Structure
- Financial planning fees depend on the complexity of your situation, the number of topics covered, the time needed to complete the plan, your net worth, and your location.
- Consulting services are offered on a per-project basis, not exceeding $7,500 annually.
- The total combined fee for a financial plan and consulting services will not exceed $10,000 annually.
Location
125 Plantation Centre Drive, Suite 200, Macon, GA, 31210
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Regulatory History
No disclosures, customer disputes, or regulatory actions on file.
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Learn about disclosures →Other Business ActivitiesSells Insurance
Ben is an agent for AGIA selling non-securities insurance products since 2022, dedicating a few hours per week. This activity is not investment-related.
Employment History
Current Registrations
VALIC Financial Advisors, INC.
VALIC Financial Advisors, INC.Broker
Previous Registrations
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith IncorporatedBroker
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated
Synovus Investment Advisors, INC.
Synovus Funds Investment Advisors
State Registrations3 states
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