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Joel Kugler
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CRD#: 1395712
JK
Professional summary
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Joel Kugler was a registered financial professional .
Joel is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1985. Joel had worked at 13 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 57TO, SIE, Series 55, Series 3, Series 7 and Series 4 exams.
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No
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)
The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.
Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Past
June 1, 2020 - January 2, 2024
USA FINANCIAL SECURITIES LLC
BD
CRD#: 103857
Old Bridge, NJ
Past
February 12, 2016 - July 20, 2018
SUMMIT EQUITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 11039
RED BANK, NJ
Past
May 15, 2014 - November 18, 2015
MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 14251
WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ
Past
July 11, 2013 - February 11, 2014
EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC
BD
CRD#: 6627
WOODBRIDGE, NJ
Past
April 14, 2011 - November 30, 2012
WALLACHBETH CAPITAL LLC
BD
CRD#: 147853
BOCA RATON, FL
Past
February 23, 2011 - April 26, 2011
WALL STREET ACCESS
BD
CRD#: 10012
NEW YORK, NY
Past
June 30, 2008 - February 22, 2011
MERIDIAN EQUITY PARTNERS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 133849
NEW YORK, NY
Past
May 11, 2007 - July 1, 2008
SRT SECURITIES LLC
BD
CRD#: 33725
BIRMINGHAM, MI
Past
January 11, 2006 - May 23, 2007
MAXIM GROUP LLC
BD
CRD#: 120708
NEW YORK, NY
Past
May 20, 1999 - January 13, 2006
CATHAY FINANCIAL INC
BD
CRD#: 30065
NEW YORK, NY
Past
July 29, 1996 - April 28, 1999
DB ALEX. BROWN LLC
BD
CRD#: 17790
BALTIMORE, MD
Past
May 2, 1994 - August 15, 1996
SCHRODER & CO. INC.
BD
CRD#: 6112
NEW YORK, NY
Past
September 24, 1985 - May 3, 1994
KIDDER, PEABODY & CO. INCORPORATED
BD
CRD#: 7613
NEW YORK, NY
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".
UF
USA FINANCIAL SECURITIES LLC
USA FINANCIAL | USA FINANCIAL SECURITIES LLC | USA FINANCIAL SECURITIES CORPORATION | USA FINANCIAL ASSET MANAGEMENT
CRD#: 103857 / SEC#: 801-68276, 8-52342
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/24/2007 Approved)Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)Arkansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/12/2007 Terminated)California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/31/2007 Terminated)Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/28/2007 Terminated)Connecticut
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)Delaware
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/6/2007 Terminated)Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/11/2007 Terminated)Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/24/2007 Terminated)Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)Kansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/31/2007 Terminated)Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/6/2007 Terminated)Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/5/2007 Terminated)Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/19/2007 Terminated)New Mexico
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)Oklahoma
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/24/2007 Terminated)Oregon
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/24/2007 Terminated)South Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/29/2007 Terminated)Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)Utah
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
State Registrations and Notice Filings
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Visual representation of state registrations
This advisor is not registered in any state.
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 57TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Securities Trader ExamGeneral Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 55
Date: 1/25/2001
Limited Representative-Equity Trader ExamGeneral Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Current Firm
UF
USA FINANCIAL SECURITIES LLC
USA FINANCIAL | USA FINANCIAL SECURITIES LLC | USA FINANCIAL SECURITIES CORPORATION | USA FINANCIAL ASSET MANAGEMENT
CRD#: 103857 / SEC#: 801-68276, 8-52342
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/24/2007 Approved)Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)Arkansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/12/2007 Terminated)California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/31/2007 Terminated)Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/28/2007 Terminated)Connecticut
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)Delaware
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/6/2007 Terminated)Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/11/2007 Terminated)Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/24/2007 Terminated)Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)Kansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/31/2007 Terminated)Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/6/2007 Terminated)Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/5/2007 Terminated)Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/19/2007 Terminated)New Mexico
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)Oklahoma
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/24/2007 Terminated)Oregon
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/24/2007 Terminated)South Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/29/2007 Terminated)Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)Utah
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
6020 East Fulton, Ada, MI 49301
Mailing Address
6020 East Fulton, Ada, MI 49301
Phone number
(888) 407-8198
Established
Delaware since 07/03/2024
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
166
SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| USA FINANCIAL LLC | OWNER | |
| BACHERT, WILLIAM CLAYTON | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER/FINANCIAL OPERATIONS PRINCIPAL (PRIMARY)/MUNICIPAL PRINCIPAL/DIRECTOR | 4576698 |
| ENDERS, BRENT DAVID | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR/TRUSTEE OF BRENT D. ENDERS TRUST U/A DTD 06/17/2004 | 2858719 |
| MCCONNELL, JAMES CARROLL JR | CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER | 4679140 |
| MERSMAN, MARK ROBERT | CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER | 4702400 |
| THOMASON, DAWN M | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 5275125 |
| WALTERS, MICHAEL DAVID | CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER/DIRECTOR/TRUSTEE OF THE MICHAEL D. WALTERS TRUST U/A DTD 3/13/1996 | 2580592 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 1,750 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 301,510,438 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 4 |
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