Role at Benjamin F. Edwards & Company
- Title on Schedule A
- Director/Director of Branches
- Control
- Todd Brandstadt is a control person of Benjamin F. Edwards & Company.
- Ownership
- An individual ownership band is not available in the source record.
- Tenure
- Todd Brandstadt has held the filed role since January 2025.
The firm
Form ADV filed 21 September 2026
Career on record
Todd Brandstadt has been registered through Benjamin F. Edwards & Company since April 2014, and before that through A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc..
- Passed Series 99TO · 2026
- Passed Series 24 · 2025
- Passed SIE · 2018
- – present · 12 yearsGrand Rapids, MI · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 146936
- Raymond James & Associates, Inc.– · 5 yearsGrand Rapids, MI · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 705
- Passed Series 9 and Series 10 · 2001
- A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc.– · 3 yearsGrand Rapids, MI · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 4
- Passed Series 66 · 2000
- Passed Series 3 · 1997
- Passed Series 7 and Series 63 · 1995
Registrations and exams
Todd Brandstadt has a current investment-adviser registration in Michigan and Texas and has passed 9 qualifying exams.
| State | Scope | Status | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan | Investment adviser representative | Approved | 23 April 2014 |
| Texas | Investment adviser representative | Approved | 21 April 2014 |
- Scope
- Investment adviser representative
- Status
- Approved
- Scope
- Investment adviser representative
- Status
- Approved
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| Series 66 | Uniform Combined State Law Examination | 13 December 2000 |
| Series 63 | Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination | 8 September 1995 |
| Series 24 | General Securities Principal Examination | 7 August 2025 |
| Series 10 | General Securities Sales Supervisor - General Module Examination | 11 April 2001 |
| Series 9 | General Securities Sales Supervisor - Options Module Examination | 25 January 2001 |
| Series 99TO | Operations Professional Examination | 22 January 2026 |
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | 1 October 2018 |
| Series 3 | National Commodity Futures Examination | 16 July 1997 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 18 August 1995 |
- Name
- Uniform Combined State Law Examination
- Name
- Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
- Name
- General Securities Principal Examination
- Name
- General Securities Sales Supervisor - General Module Examination
- Name
- General Securities Sales Supervisor - Options Module Examination
- Name
- Operations Professional Examination
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Name
- National Commodity Futures Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
Individual record
- Full name
- Todd Heinrich Brandstadt
- CRD
- 2631699
- Registration status
- Investment adviser and broker registrations
- Office
- 99 Monroe Avenue, NW, Suite 975, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
- Firm bio
- benjaminfedwards.com
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Background
Benjamin F. Edwards identifies Todd Brandstadt as executive vice president and director of Branches. Official firm biography
Education
- Graduate, Kalamazoo CollegeOfficial firm biography
Credentials and memberships
- Certified Financial Planner™ certificationOfficial firm biography
- Certified Investment Management Analyst® certificationOfficial firm biography
Common questions
Where does Todd Brandstadt work?
Todd Brandstadt has been Director/Director of Branches of Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Incorporated since January 2025, and is a control person of the firm.
Is Todd Brandstadt a financial advisor?
Yes. Todd Brandstadt has a current investment-adviser registration in Michigan and Texas, through Benjamin F. Edwards & Company since April 2014, as of 17 October 2026.
How many years of experience does Todd Brandstadt have?
Todd Brandstadt has worked in the financial industry for 31 years as of 17 October 2026, counted from 20 August 1995, across 3 adviser firms.
What exams has Todd Brandstadt passed?
Todd Brandstadt has passed 9 licensing exams: the Series 7, Series 63, Series 3, Series 66, Series 9, Series 10, SIE, Series 24 and Series 99TO. The earliest, the Series 7, was passed in August 1995.
Where did Todd Brandstadt work before Benjamin F. Edwards & Company?
Before Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Todd Brandstadt was registered through A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc., December 2000 to July 2003.
Where is Todd Brandstadt based?
Todd Brandstadt’s registered office is in Grand Rapids, MI.
Is Todd Brandstadt a CFP?
Benjamin F. Edwards & Company lists Todd Brandstadt with the CFP credential (“Certified Financial Planner™ certification”) on its website. CFP Board confirms certification status.
Source: Official firm biography
Leadership at Benjamin F. Edwards & Company
- Benjamin Franklin IV EdwardsChairman/Chief Executive Officer, President
- Thomas Hayden JR MartinDirector/Chief Financial Officer
- Matthew Paul MucklerChief Compliance Officer, Advisory
- Katelyn Clare StevensChief Compliance Officer, Brokerage
- Benjamin Franklin EdwardsDirector/Assistant Director of Branches
- Brooke Danielle EgglestonDirector/Chief Human Resource Officer
- Christopher M KellerDirector/Director of Business Services
- Douglas David RubensteinDirector/Senior Advisor to the Chairman
- Gwendolyn TaylorDirector/Chief Legal Counsel
- Christopher Mark WhitingDirector of Financial Strategies Group
- Billy Joe WisdomDirector/Director of Regulatory & Oversight Services