Benjamin Edwards Inc.
Benjamin F. Edwards, Inc. is a privately held, full-service broker-dealer and registered investment adviser headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. Founded in 2008 by chairman and CEO Tad Edwards, whose family has a legacy in the financial services industry spanning over 130 years and five generations, the firm provides wealth advisory, investment banking, and personalized financial planning to a diverse clientele including individuals, families, retirement plans, and institutions. The company is known for its entrepreneurial culture, focus on advisor independence, and values-driven approach. It is estimated to employ over 600 professionals nationwide.
Investment Strategy
Benjamin F. Edwards employs a long-term investment approach grounded in both fundamental and technical analysis. The firm offers a broad spectrum of investment advisory programs, including custom portfolios, model-driven strategies, active-passive solutions, mutual fund and ETF portfolios, as well as wrap fee programs. Advisors provide both discretionary and non-discretionary account management, focusing on personalized asset allocation, ongoing portfolio monitoring, and tailored financial planning. The investment banking division specializes in middle-market mergers, acquisitions, and capital raising, primarily within the consumer, services, and industrial sectors, emphasizing strategic guidance and optimal deal structuring.
Latest 13F Filing Activity
Benjamin Edwards Inc. filed their most recent 13F report on Sep 30, 2025 disclosing 1,263 equity positions and 10 options positions with a total 13F market value of $9B. The fund increased holdings in Apple Inc., Nvidia Corporation, SPDR Index SHS FDS among other positions. Benjamin Edwards Inc. reduced exposure to Invesco Currencyshares Swiss, Ishares TR, Ishares TR among others.
Top Holdings
Equity Positions (1,263)
| Ticker | Security | Weight | Market Value | Shares | Avg Cost | Price | Change (QoQ) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
A AAPL | APPLE INC | 2.77% | $244.8M | 961,238 | $229.13 | $254.63 | +$81.1M |
M MSFT | MICROSOFT CORP | 2.07% | $183.3M | 353,683 | $426.52 | $517.95 | +$23.3M |
S SPDW | SPDR INDEX SHS FDS | 1.79% | $158.1M | 3,694,128 | $40.88 | $42.79 | +$34.0M |
S SPMB | SPDR SERIES TRUST | 1.47% | $129.7M | 5,779,137 | $21.99 | $22.44 | -$8.1M |
N NVDA | NVIDIA CORPORATION | 1.36% | $120.1M | 643,424 | $124.57 | $186.58 | +$52.1M |
Options Positions (10)
| Ticker | Security | Action | Type | Notional Value | Contracts | Underlying Price | Premium Paid | Change (Contracts) | Change (Value) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
L LPLA | LPL FINL HLDGS INC | — | Put | $499.0K | 15 | $332.69 | $374.97 | 0 | +$497.5K |
J JEPI | J P MORGAN EXCHANGE TRADED F | New | Put | $342.6K | 60 | $57.10 | $57.10 | +60 | +$342.6K |
K KO | COCA COLA CO | — | Put | $331.6K | 50 | $66.32 | $70.75 | 0 | +$329.8K |
J JEPQ | J P MORGAN EXCHANGE TRADED F | New | Put | $258.8K | 45 | $57.52 | $57.52 | +45 | +$258.8K |
T TLT | ISHARES TR | New | Put | $134.1K | 15 | $89.37 | $89.37 | +15 | +$134.1K |
Industry Allocation
Investment Team (48)
| Name | Role | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Branch Manager, Senior Vice President - Investments | Chandler, AZ , United States | |
A Allen Catalanotto | Senior Vice President-Investments and Branch Manager | Mandeville, LA , United States | |
 | Senior Vice President- Investments | Middletown, RI , United States | |
A A Paul Olsen | Senior Vice President - Investments, Branch Manager | Madison, WI , United States | |
 | Chief Investment Officer | St. Louis, MO , United States | |
 | Vice President - Investments | Belleville, IL , United States | |
 | Senior Vice President – Investments and Branch Manager | Biloxi, MS , United States | |
 | Senior Vice President - Investments, Branch Manager | Harrison, AR , United States | |
 | Vice President - Investments | Peoria, IL , United States | |
D Dave Brumme | Vice President Investments and Financial Consultant | Springfield, IL , United States |