Merrill
45yrs
Top advisor by experience in Saginaw
16yrs
Based in Saginaw, Michigan, Peter Bender is a financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience. Peter has been with Cetera Planning Partners since 2026; before that, Peter spent eight years at Avantax Planning Partners and three years at Cetera Investment Advisers. Peter holds the CFP® designation.
At a glance
Experience16 years (since 2010)
How that compares ?More experience than 68% of advisors at Cetera Planning Partners
Office5300 Bay Road Suite 100, Saginaw, MI 48604
How the firm is paid ?Percent of assets, Flat fee
Typical client at the firm ?$848,315
Advisors at the firm191
States licensed ?1 state
Services through Cetera Planning Partners
Financial planningInvestment management for individuals and small businessesRetirement plan consultingNewsletters and publicationsEducational seminars and workshops
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Designations
CFP®
Licenses
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Series 63Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Career
- Sep 2026 – nowCetera Planning PartnersCurrent firm
- 2018 – 2026Avantax Planning Partners, Inc.Previously
- 2010 – 2013Cetera Investment Advisers LLCPreviously
Contact Peter
5300 Bay Road Suite 100Saginaw, MI 48604Office · Get directions Firm main line(913) 498-8898Headquarters: Cetera Planning Partners · Leawood, KS LinkedIn pageCetera Planning Partners
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About Peter
How do I contact Peter?
Call Cetera Planning Partners at (913) 498-8898 and ask for Peter Bender. Peter works from the Saginaw, MI office.
How long has Peter been a financial advisor?
Peter has been in the industry since 2010, about 16 years. More experience than 68% of advisors at Cetera Planning Partners.
What licenses does Peter hold?
Series 63. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is Peter a fiduciary?
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How is Peter paid?
Cetera Planning Partners reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, flat or fixed fees. Ask Peter for your total yearly cost in dollars.
Official record as of October 3, 2026.
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