Benjamin F. Edwards & Company
46yrs
Top advisor by experience in Madison
31yrs
Based in Madison, Wisconsin, Daniel Murphy is a fiduciary financial advisor with 31 years of industry experience. Daniel has been with Focus Partners Wealth since 2026; before that, Daniel spent a year at Northcoast Asset Management and ten years at Northern Capital Management. Daniel holds the CFA designation.
One of 702 advisors with offices in Madison, and one of 632 fiduciaries.
At a glance
Experience31 years (since 1995)
How that compares ?Top 9% by experience at Focus Partners Wealth
Office8000 Excelsior Drive Suite 201, Madison, WI 53717
How the firm is paid ?Percent of assets, Hourly, Flat fee, Performance fee, Other
Typical client at the firm ?$2.56 million
Advisors at the firm1,037
States licensed ?1 state
Services through Focus Partners Wealth
Financial planningInvestment management for individuals and small businessesManaging mutual fundsManaging private fundsInvestment management for businesses and institutionsRetirement plan consultingChoosing other investment managersNewsletters and publicationsEducational seminars and workshopsOther services
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Designations
CFA
Licenses
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Series 65Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
Career
- Jan 2026 – nowFocus Partners Wealth, LLCCurrent firm
- Jan 2025 – Mar 2026Northcoast Asset Management LLCPreviously
- 2019 – 2024Northcoast Asset Management LLCPreviously
- 2009 – 2019Northern Capital Management LLCPreviously
- 1995 – 2008Northern Capital Management LLCPreviously
Contact Daniel
(314) 725-0455Firm headquarters in St. Louis, MO. Ask for Daniel. 8000 Excelsior Drive Suite 201Madison, WI 53717Office · Get directions Firm websitefocuspartners.com
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About Daniel
How do I contact Daniel?
Call Focus Partners Wealth at (314) 725-0455 and ask for Daniel Murphy. Daniel works from the Madison, WI office.
How long has Daniel been a financial advisor?
Daniel has been in the industry since 1995, about 31 years. Top 9% by experience at Focus Partners Wealth.
What licenses does Daniel hold?
Series 65. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is Daniel a fiduciary?
Daniel is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.
How is Daniel paid?
Focus Partners Wealth reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, hourly fees, flat or fixed fees, a share of investment gains, other fees. Ask Daniel for your total yearly cost in dollars.
Official record as of October 3, 2026.
This profile is for information only and is not financial advice or a recommendation.
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