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Eric Anderson, CFP®, is Vice President – Investments at Benjamin F. Edwards in Woodstock, Illinois. In this role, he provides comprehensive financial advisory and investment management services, including portfolio construction, asset allocation, retirement and estate planning, and advising affluent clients and business owners on tailored wealth management strategies. He is known for a client-centered approach, guiding investors through equity investments, fixed income products, mutual funds, insurance solutions, and trust services.
With a career at Benjamin F. Edwards spanning several years, Anderson advanced from Financial Client Associate to Financial Advisor before assuming his current vice presidential role. His expertise spans retirement planning, asset allocation, and financial planning strategies, leveraging a deep understanding of stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and related asset classes to meet diverse client investment objectives.
Anderson holds a Bachelor of Science in Advertising from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and has additional education from Scuola Leonardo da Vinci. He is recognized as a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) and has contributed to the firm's reputation for trust, integrity, and goal-oriented advisory services in the Chicago and Woodstock regions.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin F. Edwards | Vice President – Investments | Jan 2023 to Present | — |
| Benjamin F. Edwards & Co. | Financial Advisor | Apr 2018 to Jan 2023 | — |
| Benjamin F. Edwards & Co. | Financial Client Associate | Mar 2018 to Mar 2018 | — |
| Pandora | Account Strategist (Client Services Coordinator) | Apr 2013 to Jan 2018 | — |
| TWO/TEN | Assistant Account Executive (Account Coordinator) | Sep 2011 to Mar 2013 | — |
| Launch Creative Marketing | Account Management Intern | May 2011 to Aug 2011 | — |
| Allied Integrated Marketing | Publicity Intern | Jun 2010 to Aug 2010 | — |
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Bachelor of Science, Advertising
2007 — 2011
Scuola Leonardo da Vinci
2010 — 2010
Others at Benjamin Edwards Inc. (47)
| 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 |
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