Benjamin Hout has been an investment adviser representative at Golden Reserve Retirement since October 2024, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners. Benjamin Hout holds a B.A. in Music from Wright State University.
Golden Reserve Retirement, LLC is a Dublin, OH firm with $544M under management, 2,008 clients and 22 advisers across 46 offices, as of its March 2026 filing.
Ben Hout is a Retirement Planner of Golden Reserve, which he joined in 2024. He began his financial planning career in 2010 with one of the largest money managers in the Midwest, was promoted several times and gained experience in tax and estate planning.
Benjamin Hout’s longest registration was 3 years at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. (2018–2022). Before joining Golden Reserve Retirement in 2024, Benjamin Hout was registered through Horter Investment Management, LLC and Cerity Partners LLC.
- – present · 2 yearsCincinnati, OH · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 283588
- Horter Investment Management, LLC– · under a yearCincinnati, OH · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 119880
- Cerity Partners LLC– · under a yearConcinnati, OH · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 151559
- Argi Investment Services, LLC– · under a yearCincinnati, OH · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 151916
- Fifth Third Securities, Inc.– · 3 yearsCincinnati, OH · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 628
Professional designations
Listed by Golden Reserve Retirement
- CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)
Investment adviser representative registrations
Benjamin Hout is registered as an investment adviser representative in 4 states. The first approvals date from October 2024; the most recent is Florida, in July 2026.
- FloridaSince 16 July 2026
- IndianaSince 17 July 2025
- KentuckySince 10 February 2025
- OhioSince 22 October 2024
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | Credited |
| Series 65 | Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination | 12 September 2018 |
| Series 63 | Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination | 16 December 2015 |
| Series 6 | Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination | 11 November 2015 |
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Name
- Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
- Name
- Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
- Name
- Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
- Full name
- Benjamin M Hout
- CRD
- 6579057
- Firm
- Golden Reserve Retirement · CRD 283588
- Office
- 9545 Kenwood Road, Suite 204, Cincinnati, OH 45242
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- March 2016
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- goldenreserve.com
Where does Benjamin Hout work?
Benjamin Hout is an investment adviser representative registered through Golden Reserve Retirement, LLC since October 2024, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.
Is Benjamin Hout a financial advisor?
Yes. Benjamin Hout has a current investment-adviser registration in Florida, Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio, through Golden Reserve Retirement since October 2024.
How many years of experience does Benjamin Hout have?
Benjamin Hout has 10 years in the financial industry, since March 2016, across 5 adviser firms.
What exams has Benjamin Hout passed?
Benjamin Hout has passed 3 licensing exams: the Series 6, Series 63 and Series 65. The earliest, the Series 6, was passed in November 2015. FINRA credited Benjamin Hout with the SIE, which began in October 2018.
Where did Benjamin Hout work before Golden Reserve Retirement?
Before Golden Reserve Retirement, Benjamin Hout was registered through Horter Investment Management, LLC, November 2023 to October 2024; Cerity Partners LLC, June 2023 to September 2023; Argi Investment Services, LLC, September 2022 to April 2023; Fifth Third Securities, Inc., September 2018 to September 2022.
Where is Benjamin Hout based?
Benjamin Hout’s registered office is in Cincinnati, OH.
Is Benjamin Hout registered with FINRA?
No. Benjamin Hout has no current broker registration.
Is Benjamin Hout a CFP?
Golden Reserve Retirement lists Benjamin Hout with the CFP credential (“CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)”) on its website. CFP Board confirms certification status.
How can I verify Benjamin Hout’s record?
Search CRD 6579057 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Benjamin Hout’s full registration record.
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