Benjamin Johnson has been Founding Partner & Wealth Advisor of SBE LLC dba Cedar Cove Wealth Partners since June 2025, is a control person of the firm and directly owns between 25% and 50% of it.
Sbe LLC Dba Cedar Cove Wealth Partners is a Bloomington, MN firm with $455M under management, 2,036 clients and 10 advisers across 4 offices, as of its August 2026 filing.
Ben Johnson is Founding Partner and Wealth Advisor of Cedar Cove Wealth Partners. As a financial planner, he partners with families on their financial journeys, helping them see what their money makes possible and guiding them through life's changes.
Benjamin Johnson’s longest registration was 6 years at Thrivent Investment Management Inc. (2013–2020). Before joining SBE LLC dba Cedar Cove Wealth Partners in 2025, Benjamin Johnson was registered through Thrivent Advisor Network, LLC and Thrivent Investment Management Inc.
- Cedar Cove Wealth PartnersCurrent– present · 1 yearBloomington, MN · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 336245
- Thrivent Advisor Network, LLC– · 5 yearsBloomington, MN · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 304569
- Thrivent Investment Management Inc.– · 6 yearsBloomington, MN · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 18387
Professional designations
Listed by SBE LLC dba Cedar Cove Wealth Partners
- CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)
Investment adviser representative registrations
Benjamin Johnson is registered as an investment adviser representative in Minnesota, since August 2025.
- MinnesotaSince 11 August 2025
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | Credited |
| Series 66 | Uniform Combined State Law Examination | 19 July 2012 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 18 June 2012 |
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Name
- Uniform Combined State Law Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Full name
- Benjamin Lee Johnson
- CRD
- 5050508
- Firm
- SBE LLC dba Cedar Cove Wealth Partners · CRD 336245
- Role
- Founding Partner & Wealth Advisor
- Office
- 7900 XERXES AVE S, SUITE 1750, Bloomington, MN 55431
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- June 2012
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- cedarcovewealth.com
Where does Benjamin Johnson work?
Benjamin Johnson has been Founding Partner & Wealth Advisor of Sbe LLC Dba Cedar Cove Wealth Partners since June 2025, and is a control person of the firm.
Is Benjamin Johnson a financial advisor?
Yes. Benjamin Johnson has a current investment-adviser registration in Minnesota, through SBE LLC dba Cedar Cove Wealth Partners since August 2025.
How many years of experience does Benjamin Johnson have?
Benjamin Johnson has 14 years in the financial industry, since June 2012, across 3 adviser firms.
What exams has Benjamin Johnson passed?
Benjamin Johnson has passed 2 licensing exams: the Series 7 and Series 66. The earliest, the Series 7, was passed in June 2012. FINRA credited Benjamin Johnson with the SIE, which began in October 2018.
Where did Benjamin Johnson work before SBE LLC dba Cedar Cove Wealth Partners?
Before SBE LLC dba Cedar Cove Wealth Partners, Benjamin Johnson was registered through Thrivent Investment Management Inc., November 2013 to August 2020.
Where is Benjamin Johnson based?
Benjamin Johnson’s registered office is in Bloomington, MN.
Is Benjamin Johnson registered with FINRA?
No. Benjamin Johnson has no current broker registration.
Is Benjamin Johnson a CFP?
SBE LLC dba Cedar Cove Wealth Partners lists Benjamin Johnson with the CFP credential (“CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)”) on its website. CFP Board confirms certification status.
How can I verify Benjamin Johnson’s record?
Search CRD 5050508 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Benjamin Johnson’s full registration record.
