Zachary Benton has been an investment adviser representative at Rinkey Investments since May 2026, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners. Zachary Benton holds a Degree in Finance from Virginia Tech.
Rinkey Investments is a San Diego, CA firm with $471M under management, 215 clients and 9 advisers across 9 offices, as of its May 2026 filing.
Zachary Benton is Associate Financial Planner of Illumination Wealth Management. He joined the firm in 2026. His background includes experience as a support specialist at eMoney Advisor and, most recently, working with a team at Focus Partners Wealth serving high-net-worth individuals.
Zachary Benton’s longest registration was 1 year at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC (2024–2026). Before joining Rinkey Investments in 2026, Zachary Benton was registered through Focus Partners Wealth, LLC.
- – present · under a yearRichmond, VA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 149576
- Focus Partners Wealth, LLC– · 1 yearRichmond, VA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 159289
Professional designations
Listed by Rinkey Investments
- CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)
Investment adviser representative registrations
Zachary Benton is registered as an investment adviser representative in Virginia, since May 2026.
- VirginiaSince 19 May 2026
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| Series 65 | Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination | 20 May 2024 |
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | 29 June 2021 |
- Name
- Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Full name
- Zachary Penn Benton
- CRD
- 7320149
- Firm
- Rinkey Investments · CRD 149576
- Office
- Richmond, VA
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- June 2024
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- illuminationwealth.com
Where does Zachary Benton work?
Zachary Benton is an investment adviser representative registered through Rinkey Investments since May 2026, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.
Is Zachary Benton a financial advisor?
Yes. Zachary Benton has a current investment-adviser registration in Virginia, through Rinkey Investments since May 2026.
How many years of experience does Zachary Benton have?
Zachary Benton has 2 years in the financial industry, since June 2024, across 2 adviser firms.
What exams has Zachary Benton passed?
Zachary Benton has passed 2 licensing exams: the SIE and Series 65. The earliest, the SIE, was passed in June 2021.
Where did Zachary Benton work before Rinkey Investments?
Before Rinkey Investments, Zachary Benton was registered through Focus Partners Wealth, LLC, May 2024 to April 2026.
Where is Zachary Benton based?
Zachary Benton’s registered office is in Richmond, VA.
Is Zachary Benton registered with FINRA?
No. Zachary Benton has no current broker registration.
Is Zachary Benton a CFP?
Rinkey Investments lists Zachary Benton with the CFP credential (“CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)”) on its website. CFP Board confirms certification status.
Source: Zachary Benton, CFP®, Associate Financial Planner biography, illuminationwealth.com
How can I verify Zachary Benton’s record?
Search CRD 7320149 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Zachary Benton’s full registration record.
