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Joseph B. Kelsch

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CRD#: 1469439
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Joseph Bernard Kelsch JR, who also goes by Joe Kelsch, was a registered financial professional .

Joseph is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1986. Joseph had worked at 13 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Joe Kelsch

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


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Experience


Past

November 16, 2018 - August 28, 2020

GLL INVESTORS

RIA
CRD#: 161830
CHICAGO, IL
Past

December 13, 2017 - July 12, 2018

HALO SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 279029
Chicago, IL
Past

July 26, 2017 - December 19, 2017

FORMIDABLE ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 167555
Chicago, IL
Past

March 1, 2005 - August 9, 2006

RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 31194
CHICAGO, IL
Past

September 27, 2004 - August 9, 2006

RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 31194
CHICAGO, IL
Past

September 3, 2003 - September 27, 2004

TJM INVESTMENTS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 46300
CHICAGO, IL
Past

January 17, 2003 - September 12, 2003

CREDIT SUISSE SECURITIES (USA) LLC

BD
CRD#: 816
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 29, 1997 - January 17, 2003

PERSHING LLC

BD
CRD#: 7560
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past

January 28, 1995 - June 4, 1997

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
WEEHAWKEN, NJ
Past

September 28, 1992 - January 28, 1995

KIDDER, PEABODY & CO. INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7613
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 14, 1988 - September 29, 1992

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 79
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 31, 1987 - May 4, 1988

L. F. ROTHSCHILD & CO. INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 501
Past

December 19, 1986 - August 13, 1987

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7506
Past

March 19, 1986 - November 25, 1986

E. F. HUTTON & COMPANY INC

BD
CRD#: 235

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".
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GLL INVESTORS
GLL INVESTORS | GLL INVESTORS, LLC

CRD#: 161830 / SEC#: 801-81127

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/17/2015 Approved)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/24/2015 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/23/2015 Terminated)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 1/11/2018
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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GLL INVESTORS
GLL INVESTORS | GLL INVESTORS, LLC

CRD#: 161830 / SEC#: 801-81127

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/17/2015 Approved)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/24/2015 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/23/2015 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
3200 N. Lake Shore Drive Suite 201, Chicago, IL 60657
Mailing Address
Phone number
(773) 525-3038
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
3

SEC notice filing (1 States and Territories)


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Documents


Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

GLL INVESTORS, LLC ADV PART 2A BROCHURE (4/1/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts5
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 188,868,450

Exempt reporting advisers


Exempt Reporting Advisers ("ERA") are investment advisers that are not required to register as investment advisers because they rely on certain exemptions from registration under sections 203(l) and 203(m) of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and related rules. Certain state securities regulatory authorities have similar exemptions based on state statutes or regulations. An ERA is required to file a report using Form ADV, but does not complete all items contained in Form ADV that a registered adviser must complete. Other state securities regulatory authorities require an ERA to register as an investment adviser and file a complete Form ADV. Below are the regulators with which an ERA report is filed.
SEC / JURISDICTIONREPORTING STATUSEFFECTIVE DATE
SECERA - Withdrawn3/5/2015
ColoradoERA - Withdrawn3/5/2015
FloridaERA - Withdrawn3/5/2015
IllinoisERA - Withdrawn3/5/2015

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Company Information


GLL INVESTORS

CRD#: 161830

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