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Benjamin Julianel

16 Years of Experience
1 DisclosureBrokerSells Insurance

Benjamin Julianel is a registered investment advisor at Valmark Advisers, INC., based in Irvine, CA, with 16 years of industry experience. Benjamin 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, Insurance Planning, and 1 more. Their firm serves 14,890 clients with $10B in assets under management.

Compensation
Fee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
286 advisors
Number of Clients
14,890 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$683K average
Assets Under Management
$10.2B

Fee Structure

Minimum Investment:$50K
Investment management only (planning not offered)

Valmark Advisers offers investment management through several programs, including Valmark ACCESS and ACCESS Direct.

Valmark ACCESS:

  • Fees are calculated as a percentage of your account's assets and are negotiated between you and your advisor, but will not exceed:
    • 1.95% annually for accounts less than $1,000,000
    • 1.75% annually for accounts between $1,000,001 and $2,000,000
    • 1.50% annually for accounts above $2,000,001
  • A minimum investment of $50,000 is generally required.

ACCESS Direct:

  • This program provides access to third-party managers, fee-based annuities, and fee-based variable life insurance contracts. Fees vary depending on the specific solution chosen.
  • American Funds F-2 Direct Program: Fees are 1% of the account value annually.
  • Fee-Based Variable Annuity Program: Fees will not exceed 1.5% of the contract's cash value annually.
  • Fee-Based Variable Life Insurance Fees: Fees will not exceed 1.5% of the contract's cash value annually.

Select Manager Programs:

  • Fees are calculated as a percentage of your account's assets and are negotiated between you and your advisor, but will not exceed:
    • 1.95% annually for accounts between $50,000 and $1,000,000
    • 1.75% annually for accounts between $1,000,001 and $2,000,000
    • 1.50% annually for accounts above $2,000,001
  • A minimum investment of $100,000 is generally required.
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Location

8855 Research Dr. Suite 200, Irvine, CA, 92618

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History

Regulatory History (1)
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Customer Dispute
July 2022
Settled
Other Business ActivitiesSells Insurance

Benjamin is the Founder and CEO of Navigators Advisory Group, an investment, life insurance, and financial planning firm. He oversees the firm's operations, meets with clients, and prospects, dedicating about a quarter of his time to this role.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Valmark Advisers, INC.
July 2022 - Present · 3 yrs 9 mos
Valmark Securities, INC.Broker
July 2022 - Present · 3 yrs 9 mos
Previous Registrations
Fdp Wealth Management, LLC
July 2022 - July 2023 · 1 yr
Securian Financial Services, INC.
October 2009 - July 2022 · 12 yrs 9 mos
Securian Financial Services, INC.Broker
September 2009 - July 2022 · 12 yrs 10 mos
State Registrations27 states
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Exams
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