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David Swisher

President/Chief Compliance Officer at Benchmark Capital Group in Galena, IL

Investment adviser registrationUpdated

David Swisher is President/Chief Compliance Officer of Benchmark Capital Group LTD., an investment adviser managing $174M, and works from its Galena, IL office. David Swisher has been registered as an investment adviser representative through Benchmark Capital Group since 11 February 1998, has 28 years in the industry across 1 firm and has passed 5 licensing exams.

28
Years in industry
28
Years at firm
1
Adviser firms
2
States registered

From the IAPD record, checked 22 October 2026SEC record

Career

David Swisher has been President/Chief Compliance Officer of Benchmark Capital Group since June 1995, is a control person of the firm and directly owns 75% or more of it.

Benchmark Capital Group LTD. is a Galena, IL firm with $174M under management, 166 clients and 2 advisers across 3 offices, as of its September 2026 filing.

  1. – present · 28 years
    Grayslake, IL · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 123698

Credentials and registrations

Investment adviser representative registrations

David Swisher is registered as an investment adviser representative in 2 states. The first approvals date from February 1998; the most recent is Texas, in January 2020.

  • IllinoisSince 11 February 1998
  • TexasSince 2 January 2020

Examinations

Series 6528 June 1996
Name
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
Series 242 August 1994
Name
General Securities Principal Examination
Series 711 August 1993
Name
General Securities Representative Examination
Series 6325 August 1992
Name
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Series 625 August 1992
Name
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Key facts

Full name
David William Swisher
CRD
2266323
Firm
Benchmark Capital Group · CRD 123698
Role
President/Chief Compliance Officer
Office
228 N. Bench Street, Galena, IL 61036
Registration
Investment adviser registration
In the industry since
February 1998
Disciplinary history
Not yet shown here · SEC record

Common questions

Where does David Swisher work?

David Swisher has been President/Chief Compliance Officer of Benchmark Capital Group LTD. since June 1995, and is a control person of the firm.

Source: Form ADV, Schedule A, filed 17 September 2026

Is David Swisher a financial advisor?

Yes. David Swisher has a current investment-adviser registration in Illinois and Texas, through Benchmark Capital Group since February 1998.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

How many years of experience does David Swisher have?

David Swisher has 28 years in the financial industry, since February 1998, across 1 adviser firm.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

What exams has David Swisher passed?

David Swisher has passed 5 licensing exams: the Series 63, Series 6, Series 7, Series 24 and Series 65. The earliest, the Series 63, was passed in August 1992.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Where is David Swisher based?

David Swisher’s registered office is in Galena, IL.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Is David Swisher registered with FINRA?

No. David Swisher has no current broker registration.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

How can I verify David Swisher’s record?

Search CRD 2266323 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes David Swisher’s full registration record.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Leadership at Benchmark Capital Group

Sources

  1. IAPD individual record, CRD 2266323, checked 22 October 2026. Registration status, employment history and examinations.
  2. Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B of Benchmark Capital Group LTD., filed 17 September 2026. Title, control and ownership bands.