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Joseph Michael Lanza

VISION RETIREMENT
Ridgewood, NJ
·CRD# 1265899·42 years experience

Professional Summary

Joseph Michael Lanza, who also goes by Joseph Micheal Lanza, is a registered financial advisor currently at VISION RETIREMENT located in Ridgewood, New Jersey and LPL FINANCIAL LLC located in Ridgewood, New Jersey. Joseph is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1984. Joseph has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 52TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 53...

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Other Aliases

Joseph Micheal Lanza

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Contact Information

Direct

(xxx) xxx-xxxx

Email

xxxxx@xxxx.xxx

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Years of Experience

42 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

VISION RETIREMENT·CRD# 173064
RIA
171 East Ridgewood Ave Suite 201, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
November 19, 2024 - Present
LPL FINANCIAL LLC·CRD# 6413
RIA
BD
1. 171 E Ridgewood Ave Ste 201, Ridgewood, NJ 074502. Boca Raton, FL
September 17, 2018 - Present
LPL FINANCIAL LLC·CRD# 6413
RIA
Ridgewood, NJ
February 20, 2025 - April 23, 2025
LPL FINANCIAL LLC·CRD# 6413
RIA
Ridgewood, NJ
September 18, 2018 - February 18, 2025
OSAIC SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 133763
RIA
Ridgewood, NJ
October 31, 2005 - September 26, 2018
OSAIC SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 133763
BD
Ridgewood, NJ
October 31, 2005 - September 26, 2018
SENTRA SECURITIES CORPORATION·CRD# 10249
RIA
Ridgewood, NJ
June 24, 2002 - October 31, 2005
SENTRA SECURITIES CORPORATION·CRD# 10249
BD
Phoenix, AZ
June 15, 1994 - October 31, 2005
HYM FINANCIAL, INC.·CRD# 16983
BD
Clifton, NJ
August 23, 1993 - July 14, 1994
MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 10409
BD
Springfield, MA
April 22, 1988 - September 16, 1993
WS GRIFFITH SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 10410
BD
September 24, 1986 - March 2, 1988
ADVANTAGE CAPITAL CORPORATION·CRD# 146
BD
July 11, 1984 - November 21, 1984

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Current Firm

VR
VISION RETIREMENT

THE LANZA FINANCIAL GROUP | VISION RETIREMENT, LLC | VISION RETIREMENT

CRD#: 173064 / SEC#: 801-126524
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/8/2022 Approved)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - New Jersey (9/30/2022 Terminated)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - New York (9/14/2022 Terminated)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

Contact Information

Main Address

171 East Ridgewood Avenue Suite 205, Ridgewood, NJ 07450

Phone Number

(201) 447-2212

# of Employees

13

SEC notice filing (16 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 16 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV 2A - VISION RETIREMENT (6/18/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

1,965

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$633,740,217

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Other business activities

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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.

1.09/17/2018; L&L South Florida Realty LLC; Real Estate Rental; Investment Related; Suite 201; Ridgewood,NJ; Start Date 12/31/2004; hrs/mth; hrs during trading 2.09/17/2018; Juice Journey LLC; Business Owner; Investment Related; 1 Main Street Suite B; Edgewater,NJ; Start Date 09/23/2014; hrs/mth; hrs during trading 3.09/17/2018; Notary; Notary; Investment Related; Suite 201; Ridgewood,NJ; Start Date ; 1hrs/mth; 1hrs during trading 4.04/20/2021; Investment products and services are offered through LPL Financial LLC using the DBA/trade name Lanza Financial Group, Inc.; Investment Related; at Reported Business Location(s); Start Date 04/01/2021; 160hrs/mth; 130hrs during trading 5.01/05/2023; Simplicity Group; Non-Variable Insurance; Investment Related; at Reported Business Location(s); Start Date 06/30/1984; 2hrs/mth; 2hrs during trading 6.12/03/2024; (HYBRID) THE LANZA FINANCIAL GROUP; Registered Investment Advisor DBA; Investment Related; at Reported Business Location(s); Start Date 11/15/2024; 200hrs/mth; 130hrs during trading; I provide investment advisory services through Vision Retirement, LLC, an independent investment advisor firm. I started this business activity in 12/2024. I expect to spend approximately 200 hours per month on this activity. Please see the advisory firm's Form ADV for more information about its address, the nature of its business, its owners, and its services at http://www.adviserinfo.sec.gov/IAPD. The firm is separate from and independent of LPL Financial. 7.11/05/2025; 89 North Maple Ave LLC; Real Estate Rental; Investment Related; 89 North Maple Ave; Ridgewood,NJ; Start Date 11/01/2025; 1hrs/mth; 0hrs during trading 8.07/31/2026; 16 East Oakdene LLC; Real Estate Rental; Investment Related; Palisades Park,NJ; Start Date 06/01/2008; 20hrs/mth; 5hrs during trading 9.07/31/2026; Joseph Lanza; Real Estate Rental; Investment Related; Englewood Cliffs,NJ; Start Date 07/23/2026; 1hrs/mth; 1hrs during trading

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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".
VR
VISION RETIREMENT

THE LANZA FINANCIAL GROUP | VISION RETIREMENT, LLC | VISION RETIREMENT

CRD#: 173064 / SEC#: 801-126524
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/8/2022 Approved)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - New Jersey (9/30/2022 Terminated)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - New York (9/14/2022 Terminated)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

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 securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
Alabama
(9/27/2018)
RR
Arizona
(9/17/2018)
RR
Arkansas
(11/26/2024)
RR
California
(9/17/2018)
RR
Colorado
(9/17/2018)
RR
Connecticut
(9/17/2018)
RR
Delaware
(6/30/2020)
RR
Florida
(9/17/2018)
RR
Georgia
(9/17/2018)
RR
Idaho
(5/1/2025)
RR
Illinois
(11/18/2024)
RR
Indiana
(11/18/2024)
RR
Louisiana
(1/7/2025)
RR
Maine
(9/17/2018)
RR
Maryland
(10/1/2019)
RR
Massachusetts
(9/30/2019)
RR
Montana
(8/21/2023)
RR
New Hampshire
(9/29/2023)
RR
New Jersey
(9/17/2018)
IAR
New Jersey
(11/19/2024)
RR
New Mexico
(11/18/2024)
RR
New York
(9/17/2018)
RR
North Carolina
(9/17/2018)
RR
Ohio
(9/17/2018)
RR
Oregon
(9/17/2018)
RR
Pennsylvania
(9/17/2018)
RR
Rhode Island
(2/10/2022)
RR
South Carolina
(9/17/2018)
RR
Tennessee
(8/18/2023)
RR
Texas
(9/17/2018)
RR
Virginia
(5/9/2019)
RR
Washington
(9/27/2018)
RR
West Virginia
(6/24/2021)
RR
Wisconsin
(9/30/2019)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.Note:This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

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 Jul 1984About the Series 63 exam

Series 52TO — Municipal Securities Representative Examination

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 52TO exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Sep 1986About the Series 7 exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Jul 1984About the Series 6 exam

Series 53 — Municipal Securities Principal Examination

Passed Aug 2006About the Series 53 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed Jun 1997About the Series 24 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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