BB
CFP
BB
CFP

Benjamin Buck

17 Years of Experience
San Diego, CA
2 DisclosuresBroker

Benjamin Buck is a CFP-designated registered investment advisor at Independent Financial Group, LLC, based in San Diego, CA, with 17 years of industry experience. Benjamin is also registered as a broker, so some compensation may come from commissions on products sold. Their practice areas include Alternative Investments, Annuities, Business Owners, Charitable Giving, and 9 more. Their firm serves 26,635 clients with $13B in assets under management.

Compensation
Commission-BasedFee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
541 advisors
Number of Clients
26,635 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$485K average
Assets Under Management
$12.9B

Fee Structure

Minimum Investment:$25K
Investment management only (planning not offered)
Portfolio-Based Fees (Flat)
Portfolio ValueAnnual Fee
Up to $250K2.00%
$250K - $500K2.00%
$500K - $1.0M2.00%
$1.0M - $2.0M2.00%
$2.0M - $5.0M2.00%
$5M+2.00%

Maximum advisor fee is shown; program fees (0.04% to 0.16%) and transaction charges may apply depending on the selected program. Fees are negotiable.

Fee Estimator
Your Portfolio Value
$500K
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Location

12671 High Bluff Drive, Suite 200, San Diego, CA, 92130

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History

Regulatory History (2)
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Regulatory
March 2014
Final
Criminal
January 2003
Final Disposition
Other Business Activities

Benjamin is an officer/director of Tarago Capital LLC, a business entity used for tax and investment purposes related to his role as an independent financial advisor. He dedicates minimal time to this activity.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Independent Financial Group, LLCBroker
August 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 2 mos
Independent Financial Group, LLC
August 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 2 mos
Previous Registrations
J.P. Morgan Securities LLCBroker
October 2012 - July 2024 · 11 yrs 9 mos
J.P. Morgan Securities LLC
October 2012 - July 2024 · 11 yrs 9 mos
Chase Investment Services CORP.
October 2011 - October 2012 · 1 yr
Chase Investment Services CORP.Broker
October 2011 - October 2012 · 1 yr
Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC
January 2011 - August 2011 · 7 mos
Wells Fargo Advisors, LLCBroker
January 2011 - August 2011 · 7 mos
Wells Fargo Investments, LLC
May 2009 - January 2011 · 1 yr 8 mos
Wells Fargo Investments, LLCBroker
April 2009 - January 2011 · 1 yr 9 mos
State Registrations6 states
AZCAGAHITNTX
AdvisorBrokerBoth

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Exams
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