Benjamin Shrader has been Managing Member of PeakValley Wealth since September 2012, is a control person of the firm and directly owns 75% or more of it. Benjamin Shrader holds a Business Administration degree with concentrations in Finance and Accounting from Roanoke College.
Peakvalley Wealth, LLC is a Roanoke, VA firm with $130M under management, 169 clients and 4 advisers across 3 offices, as of its February 2026 filing.
Ben Shrader is Founder & Financial Advisor of PeakValley Wealth. Ben founded the firm in 2012. He began work in the financial industry in 2008 at a large financial services firm, and later had a brief stint at a different firm before creating PeakValley Wealth.
Benjamin Shrader’s longest registration is the current one, 14 years at PeakValley Wealth since 2012. Before joining PeakValley Wealth in 2012, Benjamin Shrader was registered through Invest Financial Corporation and Axa Advisors, LLC.
- Peakvalley Wealth, LLCCurrent– present · 14 yearsRoanoke, VA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 165542
- Invest Financial Corporation– · 1 yearRoanoke, VA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 12984
- Axa Advisors, LLC– · 2 yearsRoanoke, VA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 6627
Professional designations
Listed by PeakValley Wealth
- CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)
Investment adviser representative registrations
Benjamin Shrader is registered as an investment adviser representative in 3 states. The first approvals date from October 2012; the most recent is Louisiana, in June 2024.
- LouisianaSince 4 June 2024
- VirginiaSince 2 October 2012
- West VirginiaSince 31 October 2012
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | Credited |
| Series 66 | Uniform Combined State Law Examination | 29 September 2008 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 3 July 2008 |
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Name
- Uniform Combined State Law Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Full name
- Benjamin William Shrader
- CRD
- 5533393
- Firm
- PeakValley Wealth · CRD 165542
- Role
- Managing Member
- Office
- 2762 ELECTRIC ROAD, SUITE C, Roanoke, VA 24018
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- October 2008
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- peakvalleywealth.com
Where does Benjamin Shrader work?
Benjamin Shrader has been Managing Member of Peakvalley Wealth, LLC since September 2012, and is a control person of the firm.
Is Benjamin Shrader a financial advisor?
Yes. Benjamin Shrader has a current investment-adviser registration in Louisiana, Virginia and West Virginia, through PeakValley Wealth since October 2012.
How many years of experience does Benjamin Shrader have?
Benjamin Shrader has 18 years in the financial industry, since October 2008, across 3 adviser firms.
What exams has Benjamin Shrader passed?
Benjamin Shrader has passed 2 licensing exams: the Series 7 and Series 66. The earliest, the Series 7, was passed in July 2008. FINRA credited Benjamin Shrader with the SIE, which began in October 2018.
Where did Benjamin Shrader work before PeakValley Wealth?
Before PeakValley Wealth, Benjamin Shrader was registered through Invest Financial Corporation, February 2011 to October 2012; Axa Advisors, LLC, October 2008 to February 2011.
Where is Benjamin Shrader based?
Benjamin Shrader’s registered office is in Roanoke, VA.
Is Benjamin Shrader registered with FINRA?
No. Benjamin Shrader has no current broker registration.
Is Benjamin Shrader a CFP?
PeakValley Wealth lists Benjamin Shrader with the CFP credential (“CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)”) on its website. CFP Board confirms certification status.
How can I verify Benjamin Shrader’s record?
Search CRD 5533393 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Benjamin Shrader’s full registration record.