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Benchmark Financial, LLC

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Client assets under management

$131,579,095

Clients

90

72% high-net worth

Advisors

3

of 3 employees

Firm type

Supported

1-3 advisors or $200M+ in AUM

Clients per advisor

30

Low

Average account size

$1,461,990

About

Benchmark Financial, LLC is a registered investment adviser that serves individuals (including high net‑worth clients), charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm provides personalized portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, and investment consulting services.

Benchmark’s investment approach emphasizes passive portfolio construction guided by Modern Portfolio Theory, primarily using index mutual funds, ETFs, U.S. government bonds and other fixed income instruments. Client plans are built around stated goals, risk tolerance and tax considerations, with ongoing monitoring and periodic reviews to assess progress and implement updates.

The firm’s business model includes use of third‑party promoters and lead‑generation arrangements—disclosed relationships with platforms such as NerdWallet and Zoe Financial—which is an uncommon practice among peers. Benchmark also participates on the Zoe digital wealth platform (with Apex as clearing/custodial support) and integrates those platform tools for reporting and account administration.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management

Expertise

General retirement planning Cash flow / budgeting College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Wealth management Passive / index investing

Fee options

Fixed

Initial financial planning fee up to $1,500; Ongoing financial planning at $400/month (fees negotiable)

Percentage

$500,000 - $2,000,000: 1.10% $2,000,001 - $5,000,000: 0.80% $5,000,001+: Negotiable

Project-based

$500 per hour for investment consulting services

Other

Account minimum: $500,000 (may be waived or reduced at firm's discretion) Fee-only: Investment management fees based on asset tiers; Ongoing financial planning fixed fee; Investment consulting hourly fee

Main office location

Benchmark Financial, LLC

2 Righter Parkway, Suite 100

Wilmington DE 19803, United States

Number of offices

2

Most active in

Delaware · New Hampshire · New Jersey · Pennsylvania · Texas

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Caleb R

Series 66

Wilmington, DE

Benchmark Financial, LLC

Caleb Ray is a financial advisor at Benchmark Financial, LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at The Vanguard Group, Inc. Caleb also serves as Assistant Director at the University of Delaware, overseeing student employees in a non-investment-related role. Benchmark Financial, LLC serves individuals, charitable organizations, and businesses by providing personalized portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, and investment consulting. The firm’s approach emphasizes passive portfolio construction based on Modern Portfolio Theory, utilizing index funds, ETFs, and fixed income instruments.

General retirement planning Cash flow / budgeting College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Wealth management Passive / index investing
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Richard J

CFP®, CFA®, Series 63, Series 65

Wilmington, DE

Benchmark Financial, LLC

Richard Jakotowicz is a CFP® and CFA® charterholder with 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Benchmark Financial, LLC since 2018 and previously at Tfg Wealth Management, LLC. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as the Director of the Lerner College Trading Center at the University of Delaware, where he teaches and integrates the trading center into the business school curriculum. Benchmark Financial, LLC serves individuals, charitable organizations, and businesses by providing personalized portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, and investment consulting. The firm emphasizes passive portfolio construction based on Modern Portfolio Theory, primarily utilizing index mutual funds, ETFs, and fixed income instruments.

General retirement planning Cash flow / budgeting College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Wealth management Passive / index investing
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Jacob W

Series 65

Wilmington, DE

Benchmark Financial, LLC

Jacob Weaver is a financial advisor at Benchmark Financial, LLC with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Lau Associates LLC from 2016 to 2019. Benchmark Financial, LLC is a registered investment adviser that serves individuals, including high net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm focuses on passive portfolio construction using index mutual funds, ETFs, U.S. government bonds, and other fixed income instruments, with client plans tailored to goals, risk tolerance, and tax considerations.

General retirement planning Cash flow / budgeting College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Wealth management Passive / index investing
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