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Ben has been in the financial services industry for over 20 years and has a background in investment finance, tax planning, strategic wealth management and values-based family planning. He is well educated about the topics high-net-worth individuals face and understands how to integrate family values with financial decisions. An avid outdoorsman, Ben enjoys backpacking, mountain biking and canoeing in his spare time.






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By taking an 83(b) election, it’s possible that you can pay less in taxes on your company stocks, leaving more of your money in your pocket.
Ben Hess MPAS™, CFP®

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