Hear from Benjamin F. Edwards’ own advisors on what it’s like to serve clients, build a career with the firm and be part of the Edwards work family.

We free you to do the work you love by helping let go of the work you don’t.

Marty Altenberger

MARTIN W. “MARTY” ALTENBERGER
Branch Leadership
Ambassador
Email
(314) 480-1108

Todd Brandstadt

TODD BRANDSTADT
Executive Vice President
Director of Branches
Email
(844) 974-3001

Ben Edwards

BEN EDWARDS
Senior Vice President
Assistant Director of Branches
Email
(973) 254-2592

Josh Hayes

JOSH HAYES, CFP®
Vice President
Branch Development
Email
(314) 480-3224

Charlie Schwartz

CHARLIE SCHWARTZ MBA, AAMS®, CRPC®
Senior Vice President
Senior Manager – Branch Development
Email
(314) 480-3628

Matt Waltrop

MATT WALTROP
Vice President
Branch Development
Email
(410) 236-4879

Ben Holman, Vice President - Branch Development

BEN HOLMAN
Vice President
Branch Development
Email
(314) 326-4460

A Different Kind of Firm

  • Ability to become an owner of our private stock
  • Family and employee-owned
  • On-site transition support
  • Client-first priority, followed by employees, and owners
  • No call centers; able to reach home office staff directly by phone or email
  • No account minimums
  • No requirement to sell bank products
  • No one-size-fits-all business model
  • No changes to the compensation grid since opening in 2008
  • No short- or long-term debt
  • Entrepreneurial, fast-growing
  • Low advisor turnover
  • Fun is part of the firm’s mission statement
  • Golden Rule culture, family atmosphere
  • State-of-the-art technology, including a robust mobility platform

As you can probably tell, we love our company and it shows. It just feels right at Edwards.

But that’s not all. Did you know we offer:

  • A highly competitive transition offer with an initial payment and five growth bonuses?
  • Personalized transition assistance?
  • Average transition time: 90 days?
  • Average AUM transitioned 90%?

If you’re interested in joining a different kind of firm that truly puts the interests of advisors and their clients first, you’ve come to the right place.

Serving more than 300 advisors with over $40 billion in assets, Edwards has the institutional scale you expect to fully address all of your business needs and the ability to deliver the personal touch you deserve through concierge-level service.

We support advisors in the business model of their choice through Benjamin F. Edwards, our full-service investment management firm; and Edwards Wealth Management, our Registered Investment Advisor (RIA).

Beyond Mandates: Tad & Todd on the Power of a Private Firm

We’re pleased to share a special episode of the AdvisorHub podcast featuring Tad and Director of Branches, Todd Brandstadt.

In this candid conversation, Tad and Todd explore what truly sets Benjamin F. Edwards apart as a privately held firm. They
discuss the unmatched freedom and flexibility we offer advisors to build their businesses without the pressure of external
shareholders or rigid corporate mandates. Tune in to hear their unique insights on our distinct culture and approach.

Succession Planning

Scott A. Critchfield, CFP® and Manager of Advisor Development and Succession at Benjamin F. Edwards, outlines the challenges facing our industry regarding succession planning and highlights the resources and support FAs should expect from any firm.
Click here to download the whitepaper