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Carmen Benedetti
Financial advisor at Hightower Advisors
Carmen Benedetti is a fiduciary financial advisor in San Diego, California, registered since Dec 2025. Carmen has been with Hightower Advisors since 2025. Hightower Advisors offers financial planning, investment management, and private fund management and is paid through a percentage of assets, hourly fees, and flat fees.
One of 3649 advisors with offices in San Diego, and one of 3310 fiduciaries.
At a glance
ExperienceNew to the profession (since Dec 2025)
How that compares ?New to the profession
Office12680 High Bluff Dr. Suite 450, San Diego, CA 92130
How the firm is paid ?Percent of assets, Hourly, Flat fee, Other
Typical client at the firm ?$2.85 million
Advisors at the firm1,039
States licensed ?1 state
Services through Hightower Advisors
Financial planningInvestment management for individuals and small businessesManaging private fundsInvestment management for businesses and institutionsRetirement plan consultingChoosing other investment managersOther services
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Licenses
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Series 66Uniform Combined State Law Examination
Career
- Dec 2025 – nowHightower Advisors, LLCCurrent firm
Contact Carmen
12680 High Bluff Dr. Suite 450San Diego, CA 92130Office · Get directions Firm main line(312) 962-3800Headquarters: Hightower Advisors · Chicago, IL Firm websiteshaffer.hightoweradvisors.com
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Questions to ask Carmen
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- Who on your team supports you, and who reviews the recommendations you make?
- At a firm this size, will I work with you directly or with a service team?
- What does a financial plan with you include, and how often is it updated?
- If you use outside managers, how are they chosen and what do they cost on top of your fee?
- Where would my money be held, and will I get statements directly from that firm?
- What would I pay in total each year, in dollars, including fund and trading costs?
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About Carmen
How do I contact Carmen?
Call Hightower Advisors at (312) 962-3800 and ask for Carmen Benedetti. Carmen works from the San Diego, CA office.
How long has Carmen been a financial advisor?
Carmen is new to the profession, registered since Dec 2025, and holds 1 license.
What licenses does Carmen hold?
Series 66. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is Carmen a fiduciary?
Carmen is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.
How is Carmen paid?
Hightower Advisors reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, hourly fees, flat or fixed fees, other fees. Ask Carmen 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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