Benjamin Strautmann has been an investment adviser representative at Guncheon Financial since April 2024, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners. Benjamin Strautmann holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and Biblical Studies from Emmaus Bible College.
Guncheon Financial LLC is a Dubuque, IA firm with $146M under management, 1,258 clients and 4 advisers across 5 offices, as of its July 2026 filing.
Ben Strautmann is Financial Advisor and National Social Security Advisor with Life Group Financial Services. He is an Investment Advisor Representative and comes into the industry with over 10 years of consumer and commercial banking experience. Strautmann previously served in the Army Reserves as a Chaplain's Assistant for 6 years.
Benjamin Strautmann’s longest registration is the current one, 2 years at Guncheon Financial since 2024. Before joining Guncheon Financial in 2024, Benjamin Strautmann was registered through Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc.
- – present · 2 yearsFremont, MI · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 277091
- Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc– · under a yearFremont, MI · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 149018
Investment adviser representative registrations
Benjamin Strautmann is registered as an investment adviser representative in Michigan, since April 2024.
- MichiganSince 8 April 2024
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| Series 66 | Uniform Combined State Law Examination | 10 June 2022 |
| Series 7TO | General Securities Representative Examination | 3 May 2022 |
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | 3 August 2021 |
- Name
- Uniform Combined State Law Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Full name
- Benjamin John Strautmann
- CRD
- 7364726
- Firm
- Guncheon Financial · CRD 277091
- Office
- 33 W Main Street, Fremont, MI 49412
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- September 2023
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- thelifegroupllc.com
Where does Benjamin Strautmann work?
Benjamin Strautmann is an investment adviser representative registered through Guncheon Financial LLC since April 2024, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.
Is Benjamin Strautmann a financial advisor?
Yes. Benjamin Strautmann has a current investment-adviser registration in Michigan, through Guncheon Financial since April 2024.
How many years of experience does Benjamin Strautmann have?
Benjamin Strautmann has 3 years in the financial industry, since September 2023, across 2 adviser firms.
What exams has Benjamin Strautmann passed?
Benjamin Strautmann has passed 3 licensing exams: the SIE, Series 7TO and Series 66. The earliest, the SIE, was passed in August 2021.
Where did Benjamin Strautmann work before Guncheon Financial?
Before Guncheon Financial, Benjamin Strautmann was registered through Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc, June 2022 to December 2022.
Where is Benjamin Strautmann based?
Benjamin Strautmann’s registered office is in Fremont, MI.
Is Benjamin Strautmann registered with FINRA?
No. Benjamin Strautmann has no current broker registration.
How can I verify Benjamin Strautmann’s record?
Search CRD 7364726 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Benjamin Strautmann’s full registration record.

