
Benjamin McGinnis, QPFC
Senior Vice President, Wealth Management,
Financial Advisor,
Branch Manager,
Portfolio Manager
Direct:
(304) 528-7034(304) 528-7034
Toll-Free:
(800) 624-3490(800) 624-3490

My Mission Statement
Experience, intellectual capital and dedicated personal service to help you meet your life goals
Ben McGinnis
Benjamin A. McGinnis, Vice President, Branch Manager and Financial Advisor, “Ben” has worked in finance for over 16 years. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2012, McGinnis started his career at The Twentieth Street Bank in the Loan Division and as a Financial Advisor. From 2003 through 2012, Ben worked for CR Bard, a worldwide leader in innovative medical devices, as a Senior Territory Manager.
Ben received his bachelor's degree in Finance with concentrations in economics and management from Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia. Ben spent 8 years as a Board Member of the Buckskin Council of Boy Scouts of America. He currently sits on the Board of the Foundation for the Tri-State Community and is a member of their Investment Committee.
Ben is married to Aly, and they have four children together, Max, Riley, Darby and Lily. In his spare time he enjoys playing golf, reading and spending time with his family.
Ben received his bachelor's degree in Finance with concentrations in economics and management from Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia. Ben spent 8 years as a Board Member of the Buckskin Council of Boy Scouts of America. He currently sits on the Board of the Foundation for the Tri-State Community and is a member of their Investment Committee.
Ben is married to Aly, and they have four children together, Max, Riley, Darby and Lily. In his spare time he enjoys playing golf, reading and spending time with his family.
Securities Agent: WY, VT, VI, OK, NH, HI, ID, ME, AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, PR, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV; BM/Supervisor; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1465506
NMLS#: 1465506
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Education
- Marshall University- BBA Finance, Minors in Economics and Management
Location
1200 Third Ave
Ste 100
Huntington, WV 25701
US
Direct:
(304) 528-7034(304) 528-7034
Toll-Free:
(800) 624-3490(800) 624-3490
Fax:
(304) 529-6873(304) 529-6873
Wealth Management
Global Investment Office
Portfolio Insights
Retirement
Working with you to understand your life goals and develop a personalized wealth strategy. Today and for the years to come.
- 401(k) Rollovers
- IRA Plans
- Retirement income strategies
- Retirement plan participants
- Annuities
Investing
Working closely with you to guide your wealth and investments through the most challenging market cycles.
- Asset Management
- Wealth Planning
- Traditional Investments
- Alternative Investments
- Impact Investing
Family
Creating customized financial strategies for the challenges that today’s families face.
- Estate Planning Strategies
- 529 Plans / Education Savings Planning
- Long Term Care Insurance
- Special Needs Planning
- Trust Services
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Business Planning
Helping you on key aspects of your business such as ownership, liquidity and developing opportunities.
- Succession Planning
- Business Planning
- Qualified Retirement Plans
Financial Planning for Life After Selling a Business
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Philanthropy
Making sure your philanthropic dollars are managed with the same high quality service as the rest of your wealth.
- Endowments
- Foundations
- Donor Advised Funds
- Impact Investing
Donor Advised Funds: A Smart Way to Manage Your Giving
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