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Benchmark Financial Wealth Advisors LLC

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Client assets under management

$755,165,609

Clients

361

30% high-net worth

Advisors

7

of 14 employees

Firm type

Team

4-10 advisors or $500M+ in AUM

Clients per advisor

52

Typical

Average account size

$2,091,871

About

Benchmark Financial Wealth Advisors LLC works with individuals and families (including high‑net‑worth clients), employer‑sponsored retirement plans, trusts and charitable entities to provide financial planning, ongoing wealth guidance, and discretionary or non‑discretionary asset management. The firm also offers retirement plan consulting, consolidated “wealth governance” services and insurance solutions through affiliated insurance activities and third‑party insurance platforms.

BFWA typically implements client plans by allocating across independent managers, mutual funds, ETFs and alternatives, using third‑party platforms such as Fidelity’s FIWA and Orion’s OPS UMAs and SMAs, and by engaging fixed‑income specialists when appropriate. The firm manages held‑away assets and offers services that can include margin and options strategies (including notional value‑based option fees) and discloses that advisory fees may be calculated on gross account value when margin or borrowed funds are used.

Distinctive features in BFWA’s brochure include the firm’s use of marketing materials that reference hypothetical performance, third‑party ratings and endorsements, and its explicit affiliated insurance activities (including licensed insurance agents and a DPL platform relationship). The firm also reports a sizable amount of assets under advisement held away from primary custodians (about $885 million versus roughly $766 million under management) and a formal wealth governance offering with a higher‑touch service structure.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Selection of other advisers

Expertise

Options & derivatives strategies Retirement income strategy Wealth management Annuities

Occupation focus

Founder/Business Owner Retired

Fee options

Fixed

One-time financial planning fees based on complexity; flat fees negotiated for alternative asset research and consulting services

Percentage

$0 - $1,000,000: 1.00% $1,000,001 - $5,000,000: 0.75% $5,000,001 - $10,000,000: 0.45% $10,000,001 - $25,000,000: 0.25% $25,000,001 - $50,000,000: 0.15% $50,000,001+: 0.10%

Project-based

Hourly rates range from $200 to $750 per hour

Other

Account minimum: $10,000 Minimum fee: Minimum annual Wealth Governance fee is $50,000; minimum annual account fee of $65 on certain platforms Fee-only: One-time modular or comprehensive financial planning fees based on financial complexity; hourly rates from $200 to $750 per hour; consulting fees as outlined in agreements; flat fees for certain research engagements

Main office location

Benchmark Financial Wealth Advisors LLC

2351 Nw Boca Raton Blvd., Suite 100

Boca Raton FL 33431, United States

Number of offices

3

Most active in

California · Florida · New Hampshire · New Jersey · New York · North Carolina · Pennsylvania · Texas

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Roger K

CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65

Boca Raton, FL

Benchmark Financial Wealth Advisors LLC

Roger Kalina is a financial advisor at Benchmark Financial Wealth Advisors LLC with 33 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and has worked with various Benchmark Financial entities since 2005, including roles in insurance and business management. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in several real estate partnerships. Benchmark Financial Wealth Advisors LLC provides wealth guidance, financial planning, and portfolio management to individuals, families, small businesses, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $721.7 million in discretionary assets and employs a multi-manager investment approach combined with third-party platform solutions and an internal investment committee.

Options & derivatives strategies Retirement income strategy Wealth management Annuities Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Willard S

Series 65

Boca Raton, FL

Benchmark Financial Wealth Advisors LLC

Willard Schoch is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Benchmark Financial Wealth Advisors LLC in Boca Raton, FL, bringing four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Benchmark, he worked at North American Management Corporation for six years and served as an uncompensated board member of the Presidential Estates Property Owners Association. Benchmark Financial Wealth Advisors LLC provides wealth guidance, financial planning, and portfolio management to individuals, families, small businesses, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $721.7 million in discretionary assets and employs a multi-manager approach combined with outsourced execution and reporting to deliver customized investment solutions.

Options & derivatives strategies Retirement income strategy Wealth management Annuities Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Joseph S

Series 66

Brick, NJ

Benchmark Financial Wealth Advisors LLC

Joseph Scutellaro is a financial advisor at Benchmark Financial Wealth Advisors LLC with 22 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at CohnReznick Wealth Management LLC and CohnReznick Advisory LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a CPA practice focused on tax return preparation and serves as CFO and minority owner of an equipment and software sales company. Benchmark Financial Wealth Advisors LLC provides wealth guidance, financial planning, and portfolio management to individuals, families, small businesses, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $721.7 million in discretionary assets and employs a multi-manager investment approach combined with outsourced execution and reporting.

Options & derivatives strategies Retirement income strategy Wealth management Annuities Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Lawson W

Series 66

Boca Raton, FL

Benchmark Financial Wealth Advisors LLC

Lawson Wlodkowski is a financial advisor at Benchmark Financial Wealth Advisors LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has prior experience at Morgan Stanley and RMH Investment Management LLC. Lawson also spent time at University of Florida and University of Arizona in earlier roles. Benchmark Financial Wealth Advisors LLC provides wealth guidance, financial planning, and portfolio management to individuals, families, small businesses, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $721.7 million in discretionary assets and employs a multi-manager investment approach combined with both discretionary and non-discretionary management services.

Options & derivatives strategies Retirement income strategy Wealth management Annuities Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Thomas J

Series 65

Boca Raton, FL

Benchmark Financial Wealth Advisors LLC

Thomas Jedrej is a financial advisor at Benchmark Financial Wealth Advisors LLC in Boca Raton, FL, holding a Series 65 designation with one year of industry experience. He previously worked at TD Bank for 12 years and has experience as a management consultant. Jedrej is also a licensed insurance agent through Benchmark Financial Insurance LLC. Benchmark Financial Wealth Advisors LLC provides wealth guidance, financial planning, and portfolio management services to individuals, families, small businesses, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $721.7 million in discretionary assets and employs a multi-manager investment approach combined with outsourced execution and reporting.

Options & derivatives strategies Retirement income strategy Wealth management Annuities Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Alexander L

CFP®, CFA®

Boca Raton, FL

Benchmark Financial Wealth Advisors LLC

Alexander Ligeti is a CFP® and CFA® with three years of industry experience. He is currently with Benchmark Financial Wealth Advisors LLC in Boca Raton, FL, and has prior experience at PNC Bank and Morgan Stanley. Ligeti is also a licensed insurance agent in multiple states through Benchmark Financial Insurance LLC. Benchmark Financial Wealth Advisors LLC provides wealth guidance, financial planning, and portfolio management to individuals, families, small businesses, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $721.7 million in discretionary assets and employs a multi-manager approach combined with third-party platforms and an internal investment committee to oversee portfolio construction and performance.

Options & derivatives strategies Retirement income strategy Wealth management Annuities Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Alex M

Series 65

Boca Raton, FL

Benchmark Financial Wealth Advisors LLC

Alex Manolakos is a financial advisor at Benchmark Financial Wealth Advisors LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Benchmark Financial LLC and Benchmark Financial Insurance LLC. Outside of advisory services, he is a licensed insurance agent and dedicates part of his time to insurance-related activities. Benchmark Financial Wealth Advisors LLC provides wealth guidance, financial planning, and portfolio management to individuals, families, small businesses, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm manages over $700 million in discretionary assets and employs a multi-manager investment approach combined with third-party platforms and an internal investment committee.

Options & derivatives strategies Retirement income strategy Wealth management Annuities Founder/Business Owner Retired
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