Benton H. Elliott, Jr.

As Managing Director of Private Wealth Management, Ben supports business development across the Mid-Atlantic region, specializing in high-net-worth clients, foundations, and institutions.

Ben has over three decades of experience in the financial services industry. Prior to joining Capital Wealth Advisors in 2025, Ben was Senior Vice President – Market Executive at FNB Wealth Management, where he oversaw the company’s three primary businesses—First National Trust Company, FNB Investment Services, and FNB Investment Advisors—across the Cleveland Metro / Northwest PA region. Ben led strategic priorities, revenue growth, and client retention, managing internal and external partnerships. He oversaw a team of professionals, including Portfolio Managers, Financial Advisors, and sales teams, all serving high-net-worth clients, families, foundations, and institutions. He was a member of FNB Wealth Management’s Executive Leadership Team and led his own Regional Leadership Team.

Prior to that, Ben was First Vice President / Managing Director at BNY Mellon Wealth Management from 1996 to 2014. He also served as Vice President / Senior Relationship Advisor at PNC Wealth Management from 1994 to 1996.

Ben and his wife, Carol, have been married for 30 years and have two grown children, Hayden and Dillon, along with their dog, Sadie, and cat, Will. An outdoor enthusiast, Ben enjoys boating, hunting, fishing, and staying active. He is an avid golfer and a member of The Kahkwa Club. He also enjoys family vacations and has a keen interest in bourbon tasting and collecting.