Ronald Benzel has been an investment adviser representative at Vorpahl Wing Advisors since October 2017, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners. Ronald Benzel holds a BA in Marketing and Economics from Gonzaga University.
Vorpahl Wing Advisors, Inc. is a Spokane, WA firm with $124M under management, 557 clients and 4 advisers across 2 offices, as of its July 2026 filing.
Ron Benzel is Vice President of Vorpahl Wing Securities. He has 40 plus years of investment experience. Ron started his career with Prudential-Bache Securities and in 1989 started his own broker dealer, HART BENZEL BIERWAGEN Securities, which later changed its name to PARTNERS INVESTMENT NETWORK.
Ronald Benzel’s longest registration was 12 years at Partners Capital Management, Inc. (2000–2013). Before joining Vorpahl Wing Advisors in 2017, Ronald Benzel was registered through Robert W. Baird & Co. Incorporated and McAdams Wright Ragen, Inc.
- Vorpahl Wing Advisors, Inc.Current– present · 9 yearsSpokane, WA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 47548
- Robert W. Baird & Co. Incorporated– · 2 yearsSpokane, WA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 8158
- McAdams Wright Ragen, Inc.– · 1 yearSpokane, WA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 45899
- Partners Capital Management, Inc.– · 12 yearsSpokane, WA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 117447
Investment adviser representative registrations
Ronald Benzel is registered as an investment adviser representative in 2 states. Each was approved in October 2017.
- IdahoSince 19 October 2017
- WashingtonSince 19 October 2017
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| Series 6TO | Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination | 2 January 2023 |
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | Credited |
| Series 65 | Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination | 12 February 1998 |
| Series 63 | Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination | 9 September 1989 |
| PC | AMEX Put and Call Exam | 13 June 1977 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 17 January 1976 |
- Name
- Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Name
- Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
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- Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
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- AMEX Put and Call Exam
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- General Securities Representative Examination
- Full name
- Ronald Gene Benzel
- CRD
- 817768
- Firm
- Vorpahl Wing Advisors · CRD 47548
- Office
- 421 W. RIVERSIDE, SUITE 1020, Spokane, WA 99201
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- January 1976
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- vorpahlwing.com
Where does Ronald Benzel work?
Ronald Benzel is an investment adviser representative registered through Vorpahl Wing Advisors, Inc. since October 2017, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.
Is Ronald Benzel a financial advisor?
Yes. Ronald Benzel has a current investment-adviser registration in Idaho and Washington, through Vorpahl Wing Advisors since October 2017.
How many years of experience does Ronald Benzel have?
Ronald Benzel has 50 years in the financial industry, since January 1976, across 4 adviser firms.
What exams has Ronald Benzel passed?
Ronald Benzel has passed 5 licensing exams: the Series 7, PC, Series 63, Series 65 and Series 6TO. The earliest, the Series 7, was passed in January 1976. FINRA credited Ronald Benzel with the SIE, which began in October 2018.
Where did Ronald Benzel work before Vorpahl Wing Advisors?
Before Vorpahl Wing Advisors, Ronald Benzel was registered through McAdams Wright Ragen, Inc., May 2013 to November 2014; Partners Capital Management, Inc., June 2000 to June 2013.
Where is Ronald Benzel based?
Ronald Benzel’s registered office is in Spokane, WA.
Is Ronald Benzel registered with FINRA?
No. Ronald Benzel has no current broker registration.
How can I verify Ronald Benzel’s record?
Search CRD 817768 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Ronald Benzel’s full registration record.
