Walt Benson has been Partner of Zanetti Financial since August 2021, is not listed as a control person, but directly owns between 10% and 25% of the firm. Walt Benson holds a BA in History and Psychology from The University of New Mexico, an MA in History from Western Michigan University, an MBA in Finance from The University of New Mexico and a Southwestern Graduate School of Banking from Southern Methodist University.
Zanetti Financial, LLC is an Albuquerque, NM firm with $809M under management, 1,481 clients and 2 advisers in one office, as of its April 2026 filing.
Walt Benson is Financial Advisor of Zanetti Financial, LLC, based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He is a licensed investment advisor who teamed up with Greg Zanetti in 2021. Before joining the firm, he started several businesses in New Mexico and earlier was Senior Financial Analyst for over 10 years at New Mexico's oldest credit union.
- Zanetti Financial, LLCCurrent– present · under a yearAlbuquerque, NM · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 282089
Investment adviser representative registrations
Walt Benson is registered as an investment adviser representative in New Mexico, since April 2026.
- New MexicoSince 8 April 2026
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| Series 65 | Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination | 23 October 2021 |
- Name
- Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
- CRD
- 7459557
- Firm
- Zanetti Financial · CRD 282089
- Role
- Partner
- Office
- 5130 SAN FRANCISCO RD NE, SUITE A, Albuquerque, NM 87109
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- January 2022
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- zanettifinancial.com
Where does Walt Benson work?
Walt Benson has been Partner of Zanetti Financial, LLC since August 2021.
Is Walt Benson a financial advisor?
Yes. Walt Benson has a current investment-adviser registration in New Mexico, through Zanetti Financial since April 2026.
How many years of experience does Walt Benson have?
Walt Benson has 4 years in the financial industry, since January 2022, across 1 adviser firm.
What exams has Walt Benson passed?
Walt Benson passed the Series 65 in October 2021.
Where is Walt Benson based?
Walt Benson’s registered office is in Albuquerque, NM.
Is Walt Benson registered with FINRA?
No. Walt Benson has no current broker registration.
How can I verify Walt Benson’s record?
Search CRD 7459557 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Walt Benson’s full registration record.
