Benjamin Bender

Benjamin Bender is a Partner & Wealth Advisor with Carson Wealth who helps individuals, families, and business owners create financial plans that align with their goals. He began his career at Edward Jones in 2003, training more than 50 advisors and becoming a limited partner in the firm. In 2014, Benjamin founded Bender Financial Services to develop a more advanced, planning-focused approach for his clients. In 2019, his firm transitioned to Carson Wealth, partnering with a nationally recognized firm to enhance the resources and support available to clients.

Benjamin is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional, a Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) and holds the Series 63 and 66 securities registrations. He previously served as an adjunct faculty member at The College for Financial Planning, teaching the next generation of advisors.

As both a business owner and advisor, Benjamin understands the emotional and financial complexities of succession planning. He helps business owners create a plan for the transition of their companies while protecting their legacy and financial future. At Carson Wealth, his team provides financial planning, tax strategies, estate planning, and exit planning support to ensure clients make informed decisions.

Benjamin serves on the board of the Denver Chapter of the Exit Planning Institute. He holds a degree from the University of Missouri, where he studied abroad at the University of Alicante, Spain. A passionate skier, traveler, and reader, he lives in Highlands Ranch with his wife, Molly, and their son, Thomas. His daughter, Olivia, is currently attending Virginia Tech.