Benjamin Vandenberghe has been an investment adviser representative at Schmidt, Jacob Aaron since September 2024, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners. Benjamin Vandenberghe holds a Bachelor's degree in Finance and Accounting from Purdue University Fort Wayne.
Schmidt, Jacob Aaron is a Fort Wayne, IN firm with $213M under management, 489 clients and 7 advisers in one office, as of its March 2026 filing.
Ben Vandenberghe is Advisor of Financial Planning Services, based in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He helps clients with short-term and long-term financial goals, such as saving for a family member's college education, purchasing a house and planning for retirement. He holds Series 7 and Series 66 securities licenses and a Life and Health insurance license.
Benjamin Vandenberghe’s longest registration is the current one, 2 years at Schmidt, Jacob Aaron since 2024. Before joining Schmidt, Jacob Aaron in 2024, Benjamin Vandenberghe was registered through Osaic Wealth, Inc.
- Osaic Wealth, Inc.– · under a yearScottsdale, AZ · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 23131
- Financial Planning ServicesCurrent– present · 2 yearsFort Wayne, IN · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 121034
- Osaic Wealth, Inc.– · under a yearScottsdale, AZ · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 23131
Professional designations
Listed by Schmidt, Jacob Aaron
- CFP®
Investment adviser representative registrations
Benjamin Vandenberghe is registered as an investment adviser representative in Indiana, since September 2024.
- IndianaSince 5 September 2024
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| Series 66 | Uniform Combined State Law Examination | 12 June 2024 |
| Series 7TO | General Securities Representative Examination | 23 February 2024 |
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | 20 June 2023 |
- Name
- Uniform Combined State Law Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Full name
- Benjamin Paul Vandenberghe
- CRD
- 7490430
- Firm
- Schmidt, Jacob Aaron · CRD 121034
- Office
- 6920 POINTE INVERNESS WAY, STE 170, Fort Wayne, IN 46804
- Registration
- Investment adviser and broker registrations
- In the industry since
- February 2024
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record · BrokerCheck
- Firm bio
- tobuildwealth.com
Where does Benjamin Vandenberghe work?
Benjamin Vandenberghe is an investment adviser representative registered through Schmidt, Jacob Aaron since September 2024, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.
Is Benjamin Vandenberghe a financial advisor?
Yes. Benjamin Vandenberghe has a current investment-adviser registration in Indiana, through Schmidt, Jacob Aaron since September 2024.
How many years of experience does Benjamin Vandenberghe have?
Benjamin Vandenberghe has 2 years in the financial industry, since February 2024, across 2 adviser firms.
What exams has Benjamin Vandenberghe passed?
Benjamin Vandenberghe has passed 3 licensing exams: the SIE, Series 7TO and Series 66. The earliest, the SIE, was passed in June 2023.
Where is Benjamin Vandenberghe based?
Benjamin Vandenberghe’s registered office is in Fort Wayne, IN.
Is Benjamin Vandenberghe registered with FINRA?
Yes. Benjamin Vandenberghe has a current broker registration, under CRD 7490430.
Source: FINRA BrokerCheck
Is Benjamin Vandenberghe a CFP?
Schmidt, Jacob Aaron lists Benjamin Vandenberghe with the CFP credential (“CFP®”) on its website. CFP Board confirms certification status.
How can I verify Benjamin Vandenberghe’s record?
Search CRD 7490430 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov) and FINRA’s broker search (brokercheck.finra.org), which publish Benjamin Vandenberghe’s full registration record.
