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Benjamin Altman

CEO & Chief Compliance Officer at Altman Advisors in Chicago, IL

Investment adviser registrationUpdated

Benjamin Altman is CEO & Chief Compliance Officer of Altman Advisors, Inc, an investment adviser managing $483M, and works from its Chicago, IL office. Benjamin Altman has been registered as an investment adviser representative through Altman Advisors since 18 July 2016, has 22 years in the industry across 2 firms and has passed the Series 7, Series 66 and Series 3.

22
Years in industry
10
Years at firm
2
Adviser firms
2
States registered

From the IAPD record, checked 22 October 2026SEC record

Career

Benjamin Altman has been CEO & Chief Compliance Officer of Altman Advisors since July 2016, is a control person of the firm and directly owns under 5% of it.

Altman Advisors, Inc is a Chicago, IL firm with $483M under management, 184 clients and 7 advisers in one office, as of its July 2026 filing.

Benjamin Altman is CEO and Chief Investment Officer of Altman Advisors, a Multi-Family Office he co-founded in 2016. He is a member of YPO and EO.

Benjamin Altman’s longest registration was 11 years at UBS Financial Services Inc. (2004–2016). Before joining Altman Advisors in 2016, Benjamin Altman was registered through UBS Financial Services Inc.

  1. – present · 10 years
    Chicago, IL · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 281778
  2. UBS Financial Services Inc.
    – · 11 years
    Chicago, IL · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 8174

Credentials and registrations

Professional designations

Listed by Altman Advisors

  • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)

Investment adviser representative registrations

Benjamin Altman is registered as an investment adviser representative in 2 states. The first approvals date from July 2016; the most recent is Texas, in March 2019.

  • IllinoisSince 18 July 2016
  • TexasSince 25 March 2019

Examinations

SIECredited
Name
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
Series 36 May 2005
Name
National Commodity Futures Examination
Series 664 August 2004
Name
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
Series 721 July 2004
Name
General Securities Representative Examination

Key facts

Full name
Benjamin Marcus Altman
CRD
4249622
Firm
Altman Advisors · CRD 281778
Role
CEO & Chief Compliance Officer
Office
233 S WACKER DR., SUITE 9750, Chicago, IL 60606
Registration
Investment adviser registration
In the industry since
July 2004
Disciplinary history
Not yet shown here · SEC record

Common questions

Where does Benjamin Altman work?

Benjamin Altman has been CEO & Chief Compliance Officer of Altman Advisors, Inc since July 2016, and is a control person of the firm.

Source: Form ADV, Schedule A, filed 30 July 2026

Is Benjamin Altman a financial advisor?

Yes. Benjamin Altman has a current investment-adviser registration in Illinois and Texas, through Altman Advisors since July 2016.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

How many years of experience does Benjamin Altman have?

Benjamin Altman has 22 years in the financial industry, since July 2004, across 2 adviser firms.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

What exams has Benjamin Altman passed?

Benjamin Altman has passed 3 licensing exams: the Series 7, Series 66 and Series 3. The earliest, the Series 7, was passed in July 2004. FINRA credited Benjamin Altman with the SIE, which began in October 2018.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Where is Benjamin Altman based?

Benjamin Altman’s registered office is in Chicago, IL.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Is Benjamin Altman registered with FINRA?

No. Benjamin Altman has no current broker registration.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Is Benjamin Altman a CFP?

Altman Advisors lists Benjamin Altman with the CFP credential (“CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)”) on its website. CFP Board confirms certification status.

Source: Benjamin Altman, CFP® biography, altmanadvisors.com

How can I verify Benjamin Altman’s record?

Search CRD 4249622 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Benjamin Altman’s full registration record.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Sources

  1. IAPD individual record, CRD 4249622, checked 22 October 2026. Registration status, employment history and examinations.
  2. Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B of Altman Advisors, Inc, filed 30 July 2026. Title, control and ownership bands.
  3. Altman Advisors team page. Biography, education, credentials, awards and the portrait, reproduced for identification.