Benjamin Kjendal has been an investment adviser representative at Blue Jean Financial since July 2024, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners. Benjamin Kjendal holds a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Economics from the University of New Hampshire and a Master of Divinity in Exegetical Studies from Concordia Theological Seminary.
Blue Jean Financial LLC is an Albany, NY firm with $133M under management, 385 clients and 7 advisers across 10 offices, as of its May 2026 filing.
Ben Kjendal is Founding Advisor of Blue Jean Financial. He has served as a financial representative and advisor since 2014 and is also a pastor at Holy Cross Orthodox Church.
Benjamin Kjendal’s longest registration was 10 years at Thrivent Investment Management Inc. (2014–2024). Before joining Blue Jean Financial in 2024, Benjamin Kjendal was registered through Thrivent Investment Management Inc.
- Blue Jean Financial LLCCurrent– present · 2 yearsYakima, WA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 331138
- Thrivent Investment Management Inc.– · 10 yearsMarstons Mills, MA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 18387
Professional designations
Listed by Blue Jean Financial
- Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC)
Investment adviser representative registrations
Benjamin Kjendal is registered as an investment adviser representative in Washington, since July 2024.
- WashingtonSince 29 July 2024
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | Credited |
| Series 66 | Uniform Combined State Law Examination | 15 February 2014 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 25 January 2014 |
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Name
- Uniform Combined State Law Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Full name
- Benjamin Anders Kjendal
- CRD
- 6245570
- Firm
- Blue Jean Financial · CRD 331138
- Office
- Yakima, WA
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- January 2014
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- bluejeanfinancial.com
Where does Benjamin Kjendal work?
Benjamin Kjendal is an investment adviser representative registered through Blue Jean Financial LLC since July 2024, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.
Is Benjamin Kjendal a financial advisor?
Yes. Benjamin Kjendal has a current investment-adviser registration in Washington, through Blue Jean Financial since July 2024.
How many years of experience does Benjamin Kjendal have?
Benjamin Kjendal has 12 years in the financial industry, since January 2014, across 2 adviser firms.
What exams has Benjamin Kjendal passed?
Benjamin Kjendal has passed 2 licensing exams: the Series 7 and Series 66. The earliest, the Series 7, was passed in January 2014. FINRA credited Benjamin Kjendal with the SIE, which began in October 2018.
Where is Benjamin Kjendal based?
Benjamin Kjendal’s registered office is in Yakima, WA.
Is Benjamin Kjendal registered with FINRA?
No. Benjamin Kjendal has no current broker registration.
How can I verify Benjamin Kjendal’s record?
Search CRD 6245570 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Benjamin Kjendal’s full registration record.
