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Joseph John Macellara

CFP®
CW ADVISORS
Basking Ridge, NJ
·CRD# 1070012·44 years experience

Professional Summary

Joseph John Macellara, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at CW ADVISORS, LLC located in Basking Ridge, New Jersey. Joseph is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1982. Joseph has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial Planner

Years of Experience

44 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

CW ADVISORS, LLC·CRD# 310873
RIA
37 Stonehouse Road, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920-2628
March 24, 2025 - Present
DELTA FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.·CRD# 107399
RIA
Basking Ridge, NJ
August 13, 2013 - March 27, 2025
SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.·CRD# 10205
BD
Lavista, NE
June 13, 1991 - November 21, 1995
ZOCH & ZOCH FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.·CRD# 17735
BD
June 1, 1988 - June 20, 1991
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED·CRD# 7691
BD
New York, NY
January 20, 1986 - May 20, 1988
FIRST JERSEY SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 6621
BD
November 29, 1982 - November 26, 1985

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Current Firm

CA
CW ADVISORS, LLC

CONGRESS WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | CW ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 310873 / SEC#: 801-119667
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/21/2020 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

155 Seaport Blvd 3rd Floor, Boston, MA 02210

Phone Number

(617) 428-7600

# of Employees

152

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 51 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CW ADVISORS ADV PART 2A (10/9/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

23,756

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$15,224,527,279

Accountant Surprise Examination Report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
07/22/2026Cover PageReport
10/23/2025Cover PageReport
07/02/2024Cover PageReport

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Other business activities

Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.

1) 37 Stonehouse LLC; Not investment-related; 37 Stonehouse Road, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920; Real estate; Partner; 01/01/2017; 1 hour per month; 0 during trading hours

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Primary Firm SEC Registration

This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
CA
CW ADVISORS, LLC

CONGRESS WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | CW ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 310873 / SEC#: 801-119667
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/21/2020 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.
IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.
IAR
New Jersey
(3/24/2025)

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Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Feb 1986About the Series 63 exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Nov 1982About the Series 7 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed Nov 1993About the Series 24 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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