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Samuel Craig Benson

Investment Adviser Representative at Martin Wealth Solutions

Christiansburg, VACRD #6305225Investment Adviser Representative
No disclosures on record
Sourced from SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck
Years of Experience
11 yrs
Exams Passed
5

Professional summary

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Samuel Craig Benson is an investment adviser representative with Martin Wealth Solutions in Christiansburg, VA, where they have been registered since 2022. They have worked in the securities industry since 2015 and were previously registered with Morgan Stanley. 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 Virginia.

Office

1055 W Main Street
Christiansburg, VA 24073

Advisors at this office: 5

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 17, 2026, from the advisor's current registrations on SEC IAPD
State registrations
Investment adviser:
Virginia

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 9/6/2017
Series 63
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Passed 5/7/2014
SIE
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
Passed 10/1/2018
Series 7
General Securities Representative Examination
Passed 12/22/2017
Series 6
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
Passed 3/10/2014

Financial-firm registration history

Registration history as reported to FINRA, most recent first.

Martin Wealth SolutionsCurrent
3/3/2022 – Christiansburg, VA
Morgan Stanley
12/26/2017 – 3/14/2022Roanoke, VA

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. AllState Insurance Company
    Jul 2006 – Apr 2017Roanoke, VA
  2. Benson Insurance Services LLC
    Mar 2015 – Apr 2017Roanoke, VA
  3. THE O.N. Equity Sales Company
    Apr 2017 – Oct 2017Cincinnati, OH
  4. Morgan Stanley
    Nov 2017 – Feb 2022Roanoke, VA
  5. Unemployed
    Oct 2017 – Nov 2017Roanoke, VA
  6. Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association
    Dec 2017 – Feb 2022New York, NY
  7. Martin Wealth Solutions
    Feb 2022 – no end date reportedRoanoke, VA

Official records & sources

Data as of August 11, 2026 · Source: SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck

About Martin Wealth Solutions

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

Fee arrangements the firm reports

  • Percentage of assets under management
  • Hourly
Estimated blended rate
0.0175

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

Retirement planning, tax reduction strategies, investment management (using low-cost index funds, tax-efficient portfolios, and evidence-based asset allocation), income planning, Social Security guidance, and healthcare planning through the SmartWealth System™.

Investment ManagementSocial Security
Firm areas of expertise
Retirement PlanningTax-efficient InvestingInvestment ManagementFiduciary AdvisorySocial Security PlanningRetirement IncomeIndex FundsEstate PlanningHealthcare Planning

Client types the firm serves

IndividualsHigh Net WorthCharitable Organizations

Firm assets under management

$100M–$500M

Firm disclosures (Form ADV)
No disciplinary history reportedVerify on SEC IAPD
Advisors listed on AdvisorFinder:
5
Offices listed on AdvisorFinder:
2
Main office:
Christiansburg, VA
SEC file number:
801-126115

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

Form ADV data as of February 17, 2026

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