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The fee is negotiable.","source":"BENNINGTON FINANCIAL PLANNING GROUP, filed 17 March 2026","sourceRef":{"doc":"brochure","section":"fees"}},{"question":"Which custodians does Bennington Financial Planning Group use?","answer":"Bennington Financial Planning Group’s separately managed account assets are held at Raymond James & Associates, Inc. (St. Petersburg, FL), with $169M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.","source":"Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 17 March 2026","sourceRef":{"doc":"adv1","section":"custodians"}},{"question":"How many financial advisors does Bennington Financial Planning Group have?","answer":"Bennington Financial Planning Group has 3 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 3 employees, and 3 perform investment advisory functions. 3 employees are registered representatives of a broker-dealer and 0 employees are licensed insurance agents.","source":"Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.A and 5.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file","sourceRef":{"doc":"adv1","section":"employees"}},{"question":"What does Bennington Financial Planning Group invest in?","answer":"At the end of its last fiscal year, Bennington Financial Planning Group’s separately managed accounts held 51% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 43% exchange-traded equities and 6% cash and equivalents.","source":"Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file","sourceRef":{"doc":"adv1","section":"employees"}},{"question":"Who owns Bennington Financial Planning Group?","answer":"Bennington Financial Planning Group’s direct owner is Donald McKenna (75% or more).","source":"Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 17 March 2026","sourceRef":{"doc":"adv1","section":"scheduleA"}},{"question":"How does Bennington Financial Planning Group get paid?","answer":"Bennington Financial Planning Group is paid through a percentage of assets under management and hourly charges. Its Form ADV lists no commissions or performance-based fees among how it is paid.","source":"Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.E, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file","sourceRef":{"doc":"adv1","section":"employees"}},{"question":"Is Bennington Financial Planning Group registered with the SEC?","answer":"Yes, Bennington Financial Planning Group has been registered with the SEC as an investment adviser since 27 May 2020. Its CRD number is 116302 and its SEC file number is 801-118801.","source":"Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1, filed 17 March 2026; IAPD firm record","sourceRef":{"doc":"adv1","section":"identity"}},{"question":"How do I contact Bennington Financial Planning Group?","answer":"Bennington Financial Planning Group’s main office is at 207 West Main Street, Bennington, VT 05201. 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