Benjamin F. Edwards (Tad) is Chairman, CEO and President of Benjamin F. Edwards. Tad is responsible for leading the firm’s development and directing the execution of its long-term, client-first strategies. He ensures each initiative is grounded in the firm’s mission to empower financial advisors with the freedom to address their clients’ needs as they see fit in an atmosphere of trust, integrity and mutual respect. A veteran of the financial services industry, Benjamin F. (Tad) Edwards IV founded Benjamin F. Edwards & Co. in 2008, at the height of the financial crisis. Since its inception, Tad has expanded the firm’s presence from coast to coast with over 300 advisors located in more