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John G. Witzgall

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CRD#: 1374403
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Professional summary


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John George Witzgall was a registered financial professional .

John is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1985. John had worked at 18 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Past

April 26, 2012 - February 28, 2013

PROSPERITY CAPITAL ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 156480
PALM CITY, FL
Past

May 2, 2011 - November 30, 2011

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 17499
STUART, FL
Past

April 27, 2011 - November 30, 2011

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17499
STUART, FL
Past

March 15, 2010 - March 1, 2011

FNB BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 18741
STUART, FL
Past

March 1, 2010 - March 1, 2011

FNB BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 18741
STUART, FL
Past

June 12, 2009 - January 28, 2010

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 42803
ORLANDO, FL
Past

June 8, 2009 - January 28, 2010

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 42803
ORLANDO, FL
Past

December 2, 2008 - February 20, 2009

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 14251
STUART, FL
Past

November 21, 2008 - February 20, 2009

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
SPRINGFIELD, MA
Past

September 6, 2007 - May 6, 2008

NATCITY INVESTMENTS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 17490
STUART, FL
Past

August 30, 2007 - May 6, 2008

NATCITY INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17490
STUART, FL
Past

January 19, 2007 - July 24, 2007

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2882
STUART, FL
Past

June 21, 2005 - September 7, 2005

UVEST FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 13787
STUART, FL
Past

June 20, 2005 - September 7, 2005

UVEST FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13787
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

August 29, 2001 - July 7, 2005

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 42803
ORLANDO, FL
Past

August 28, 2001 - December 31, 2001

THE VARIABLE ANNUITY MARKETING COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 5081
HOUSTON, TX
Past

August 28, 2001 - July 7, 2005

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 42803
HOUSTON, TX
Past

June 24, 1999 - September 6, 2001

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 6, 1998 - June 7, 1999

FIRST UNION BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8112
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

November 30, 1995 - January 21, 1998

BARNETT INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14897
JACKSONVILLE, FL
Past

February 27, 1995 - October 11, 1995

BARNETT INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14897
JACKSONVILLE, FL
Past

April 1, 1993 - July 12, 1993

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17499
ATLANTA, GA
Past

July 11, 1991 - March 18, 1993

DETWILER FENTON WEALTH MANAGEMENT INC

BD
CRD#: 16063
BOSTON, MA
Past

April 15, 1987 - May 30, 1989

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
Past

December 3, 1986 - April 29, 1987

OSAIC FS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3870
Past

October 18, 1985 - December 16, 1986

LINCOLN NATIONAL PENSION INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 10293
Past

October 18, 1985 - December 24, 1986

THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 2580
Past

October 18, 1985 - December 24, 1986

OSAIC FA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3978

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".
PC
PROSPERITY CAPITAL ADVISORS
C2P CAPITAL ADVISORY GROUP, LLC | WEALTH LOGIC SOLUTIONS | UNITED FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | THE SMITH GROUP TAX & WEALTH ADVISORS | THE JL SMITH GROUP | THE CHAMBERLIN GROUP | PROSPERITY CAPITAL ADVISORS

CRD#: 156480 / SEC#: 801-72187

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/22/2011 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 7/22/1999
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


PC
PROSPERITY CAPITAL ADVISORS
C2P CAPITAL ADVISORY GROUP, LLC | WEALTH LOGIC SOLUTIONS | UNITED FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | THE SMITH GROUP TAX & WEALTH ADVISORS | THE JL SMITH GROUP | THE CHAMBERLIN GROUP | PROSPERITY CAPITAL ADVISORS

CRD#: 156480 / SEC#: 801-72187

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/22/2011 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
30400 Detroit Road Suite 201, Westlake, OH 44145
Mailing Address
Phone number
(888) 240-0064
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
202

SEC notice filing (42 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

PCA PART 2A 2025 (3/26/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts14,823
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 3,684,966,200

Red Flags


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Company Information


PROSPERITY CAPITAL ADVISORS

CRD#: 156480

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