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Thomas J Cleland

Investment Adviser Representative at Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Incorporated

Naperville, ILCRD #4949078Dual-registered
No disclosures on record
Sourced from SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck
Years of Experience
20 yrs
Exams Passed
4

Professional summary

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Thomas J. Cleland is an investment adviser representative with Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Incorporated in Naperville, IL, where they have been registered since 2016. They have worked in the securities industry since 2006 and have been registered with 4 firms, including Morgan Stanley and Citigroup Global Markets Inc. They have passed 4 industry qualification exams, including the Series 66 (combined investment adviser and state securities agent), Series 7 (general securities representative), and Series 31 (managed futures). They are registered to provide investment advice in Illinois and Texas.

Office

2056 Westings Ave., Suite 360
Naperville, IL 60563

Advisors at this office: 8

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

Registrations & licenses

Registration type
Dual-registered
As of August 14, 2026, from the advisor's current registrations on SEC IAPD
State registrations
Investment adviser:
Illinois, Texas
Broker:
21 states and territories

Arizona, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin

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

Examinations passed
Series 66
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
Passed 7/28/2007
SIE
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
Passed 10/1/2018
Series 31
Futures Managed Funds Examination
Passed 11/6/2008
Series 7
General Securities Representative Examination
Passed 3/16/2006

Financial-firm registration history

Registration history as reported to FINRA, most recent first.

Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, IncorporatedCurrent
2/12/2016 – Naperville, IL
Morgan Stanley
6/1/2009 – 2/22/2016Naperville, IL
Citigroup Global Markets Inc.
1/24/2008 – 6/1/2009Naperville, IL
A. G. Edwards & SONS, Inc.
7/30/2007 – 1/22/2008Naperville, 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. Benjamin F Edwards & Co
    Feb 2016 – no end date reportedWheaton, IL

Official records & sources

Data as of June 26, 2026 · Source: SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck

About Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Incorporated

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
  • Fixed fee

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 AdvisersEducational Seminars and Workshops

Client types the firm serves

IndividualsHigh Net WorthPension/Profit SharingCharitable OrganizationsCorporationsOther

Firm assets under management

$5B–$25B

Firm disclosures (Form ADV)
Disciplinary history reportedVerify on SEC IAPD
Advisors listed on AdvisorFinder:
502
Offices listed on AdvisorFinder:
26
Main office:
St. Louis, MO
SEC file number:
801-71421

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Form ADV data as of September 21, 2026

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