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Gregory Paul Benner

Investment Adviser Representative at Vertex Partners

Downers Grove, ILCRD #4438329Investment Adviser Representative
Disclosure(s) on record — verify on FINRA BrokerCheck
Sourced from SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck
Years of Experience
24 yrs
Exams Passed
5

Professional summary

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Gregory Paul Benner is an investment adviser representative with Vertex Partners in Downers Grove, IL, where they have been registered since 2022. They have worked in the securities industry since 2002 and have been registered with 7 firms, including Highpoint Planning Partners and LPL Financial LLC. They have passed 5 industry qualification exams, including the Series 65 (investment adviser), Series 7 (general securities representative), and Series 63 (state securities agent). They are registered to provide investment advice in Illinois and Texas.

Office

3000 Woodcreek Drive, Suite 100
Downers Grove, IL 60515

Advisors at this office: 13

Branch office as filed with FINRA, counting current advisors in the directory who work there.

Registrations & licenses

Registration type
Investment Adviser Representative
As of August 14, 2026, from the advisor's current registrations on SEC IAPD
State registrations
Investment adviser:
Illinois, Texas

Registration requirements vary by state and service. Contact the advisor's firm to confirm whether they can serve you.

Examinations passed
Series 65
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
Passed 6/7/2005
Series 63
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Passed 7/1/2003
SIE
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
Passed 10/1/2018
Series 7
General Securities Representative Examination
Passed 12/23/2004
Series 6
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
Passed 1/23/2002

Financial-firm registration history

Registration history as reported to FINRA, most recent first.

Vertex PartnersCurrent
3/21/2022 – Downers Grove, IL
Highpoint Planning Partners
12/17/2021 – 4/29/2022Downers Grove, IL
Highpoint Planning Partners
5/23/2016 – 12/31/2021Downers Grove, IL
LPL Financial LLC
7/17/2018 – 2/4/2019Downers Grove, IL
LPL Financial LLC
7/14/2016 – 12/23/2016Downers Grove, IL
Redwood Financial Network
2/28/2012 – 12/15/2016Downers Grove, IL
Highpoint Advisor Group, LLC
12/11/2015 – 2/10/2016Downers Grove, IL
LPL Financial LLC
6/8/2011 – 2/4/2016Downers Grove, IL
Chase Investment Services Corp.
7/6/2005 – 6/9/2011Evanston, IL
BANC ONE Securities Corporation
6/8/2005 – 7/6/2005Evanston, IL

Reported employment history

Employment the advisor reported on their SEC/FINRA filings, as of October 8, 2026. It may not be a complete history.

  1. LPL Financial LLC
    Jun 2011 – no end date reportedDowners Grove, IL
  2. Highpoint Advisor Group, LLC
    May 2016 – Apr 2022Downers Grove, IL
  3. Vertex Planning Partners, LLC
    Mar 2022 – no end date reportedDowners Grove, IL

Official records & sources

Data as of May 30, 2026 · Source: SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck

About Vertex Partners

These details describe the firm overall. Individual advisors' services, clients, and fees may differ.

Fee arrangements the firm reports

  • Percentage of assets under management
  • Fixed fee
Firm account minimum
$10,000 (waivable)

Arrangements the firm reports on its Form ADV; this advisor may not charge every fee listed. Estimated from the firm's Form ADV — individual terms may differ. Not a quote.

Services the firm offers

Financial PlanningPortfolio Management for Individuals and Small BusinessesPortfolio Management for Businesses and InstitutionsPension ConsultingSelection of Other Advisers

Client types the firm serves

IndividualsHigh Net WorthPension/Profit SharingCharitable OrganizationsCorporations

Firm assets under management

$1B–$5B

Firm disclosures (Form ADV)
No disciplinary history reportedVerify on SEC IAPD
Advisors listed on AdvisorFinder:
13
Offices listed on AdvisorFinder:
2
Main office:
Downers Grove, IL
SEC file number:
801-122980

Counts reflect AdvisorFinder directory coverage, not necessarily the firm's complete network.

Form ADV data as of March 30, 2026

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Other advisors at Vertex Partners

12 other advisors in the directory

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