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Joseph A. Grutta

BLACKRIDGE ASSET MANAGEMENT
Melbourne, FL 32935
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CRD#: 1098732
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Professional summary


Joseph Anthony Grutta, CFP®, who also goes by Joseph A Grutta, Joseph Grutta, is a registered financial advisor currently at BLACKRIDGE ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC located in Melbourne, Florida and PEAK BROKERAGE SERVICES, LLC located in Melbourne, Florida.

Joseph is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1983. Joseph has worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Joseph A Grutta | Joseph Grutta

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) Business Entity: JAG Financial Services; Business Activity: Sales of fixed insurance, annuities, disabilities, health, and LTC; Address: Melbourne, FL; Duties of the position: Sales of fixed insurance, disabilities, health, and LTC; Title: Certified Financial Planner; Date: 06/2015; Approx. # of hours per month spent on activity: 50; Approx. # of hours spent during trading hours: 50 2) Business Entity: Joseph A. Grutta; Business Activity: Business Consulting; Address: Melbourne, FL; Duties of position: Business consulting and representation; Title: Consultant; Start Date: 06/2015; Approx. # of hours per month spent on activity: 50; Approx. # of hours spent during trading hours: 50 3) Business Entity: JAG Financial Services; Business Activity: Tax Prep & Planning, IRS Representation; Address: Melbourne, FL; Duties of Position: Tax preparation & planning; Title: Enrolled Agent; Start Date: 06/1983; Approx. # of hours per month spent on activity: 200; Approx. # of hours spent during trading hours: 200 4) Business Entity: Joseph A. Grutta; Business Activity: Sales of legal shield & ID shield legal plans; Address: Melbourne, FL; Duties of Position: Sales of legal shield and ID shield legal plans; Title: Independent Representative; Approx. # of hours per month spent on activity: 5; Approx. # of hours spent during trading hours: 5 5) Business Entity: Blackridge Asset Management; Business Activity: IAR/ Asset Management; Address: Jupiter, FL; Duties of position: Asset Management; Title: IAR; Start Date: 06/2015; Approx. # of hours per month spent on activity: 200; Approx. # of hours spent during trading hours: 200 6) JAG Consulting Company LLC DBA: JAG Financial Services 7) Business Activity: Enrolled Agent Designation/CFP Designation; Business Entity: Joseph Grutta; Address: Melbourne, FL;

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Start date: 1987

Experience


Current

December 7, 2020 - Present

BLACKRIDGE ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC

Office #1: 2800 Aurora Road Suite I, Melbourne, FL 32935
RIA
CRD#: 277085
Melbourne, FL
Current

November 20, 2020 - Present

PEAK BROKERAGE SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 2800 Aurora Rd. Suite I, Melbourne, FL 32935
BD
CRD#: 157045
Melbourne, FL
Past

November 29, 2006 - November 20, 2020

CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 30833
MELBOURNE, FL
Past

November 14, 2006 - November 20, 2020

CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 30833
MELBOURNE, FL
Past

June 26, 2006 - January 3, 2007

QUESTAR ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 133358
SATELLITE BEACH, FL
Past

November 18, 2003 - July 18, 2006

USALLIANZ SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 40875
SATELLITE BEACH, FL
Past

November 11, 2003 - November 14, 2006

USALLIANZ SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 40875
SATELLITE BEACH, FL
Past

July 25, 2001 - December 16, 2003

LEGACY ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 111027
SATELLITE BEACH, FL
Past

November 23, 1999 - November 12, 2003

LEGACY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 38697
PETALUMA, CA
Past

March 22, 1996 - November 23, 1999

1ST GLOBAL CAPITAL CORP.

BD
CRD#: 30349
DALLAS, TX
Past

January 20, 1995 - March 22, 1996

AEGON USA SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 13302
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA
Past

November 3, 1994 - December 16, 1994

CFG SECURITIES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 10815
LONGWOOD, FL
Past

September 21, 1983 - June 8, 1989

GLOBAL CAPITAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13358
Past

April 28, 1983 - September 26, 1983

CARDELL & ASSOCIATES, INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7700

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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BA
BLACKRIDGE ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC
BLACKRIDGE ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 277085 / SEC#: 801-108114

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/8/2016 Approved)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/13/2016 Terminated)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/13/2016 Terminated)

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.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Alabama
(11/20/2020)
RR
Arkansas
(11/20/2020)
RR
Florida
(11/20/2020)
IAR
Florida
(12/7/2020)
RR
Kentucky
(2/12/2021)
RR
New Jersey
(11/20/2020)
RR
Washington
(9/3/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/28/1999
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


BA
BLACKRIDGE ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC
BLACKRIDGE ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 277085 / SEC#: 801-108114

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/8/2016 Approved)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/13/2016 Terminated)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/13/2016 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
1070 E. Indiantown Road Suite 208-210, Jupiter, FL 33477
Mailing Address
Phone number
(561) 641-5050
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
59

SEC notice filing (37 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

BAM_ADV2A (FINAL 9.29.25) (9/29/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts826
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 196,842,156

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Company Information


BLACKRIDGE ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 277085Melbourne, FL 32935

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