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Carter Benkendorfer

28 Years of Experience
Corpus Christi, TX
1 DisclosureBrokerSells Insurance

Carter Benkendorfer is a ChFC-designated registered investment advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, INC., based in Corpus Christi, TX, with 28 years of industry experience. Their practice areas include Divorce Planning, Education Planning, Estate Planning, Financial Planning & Coaching, and 4 more. Their firm serves 323,031 clients with $100B in assets under management.

Compensation
Commission-BasedFee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
3935 advisors
Number of Clients
323,031 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$317K average
Assets Under Management
$102.4B

Fee Structure

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors (CIRA) offers investment management services through several platforms. Fees are based on a percentage of your portfolio's value and are negotiable. The maximum annual fee is 2.25%. Fees can be structured as flat, tiered, or breakpoint. You may also encounter setup fees and service fees. Fees are typically deducted directly from your account. CIRA also offers WealthPort, a wrap fee program with inclusive fees. The WealthPort maximum advisory fee is 2.25% annually.

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Location

500 N Water St., Ste. 400, Corpus Christi, TX, 78401

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History

Regulatory History (1)
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Customer Dispute
May 2009
Denied
Other Business ActivitiesSells Insurance

Carter is an advisory representative of a registered investment advisor and an independent insurance agent since 2012, dedicating about a quarter of their time to each activity. Carter is also involved with several non-investment related organizations, including a commission foundation, a family LLC, and a church, and owns Benkendorfer Investment Group.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, INC.
June 2012 - Present · 13 yrs 11 mos
Cambridge Investment Research, INC.Broker
June 2012 - Present · 13 yrs 11 mos
Previous Registrations
Ameriprise Financial Services, INC.
May 1998 - July 2012 · 14 yrs 2 mos
Ameriprise Financial Services, INC.Broker
March 1998 - July 2012 · 14 yrs 4 mos
Ids Life Insurance CompanyBroker
March 1998 - July 2006 · 8 yrs 4 mos
State Registrations29 states
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Exams
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