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Joshua A. Mazer

THURSTON SPRINGER ADVISORS
Annapolis, MD 21401
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CRD#: 1609648
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Professional summary


Joshua Andrew Mazer, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at THURSTON SPRINGER ADVISORS located in Annapolis, Maryland and THURSTON, SPRINGER, MILLER, HERD & TITAK, INC. located in Annapolis, Maryland.

Joshua is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1987. Joshua has worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 31, Series 7, Series 9, Series 10 and Series 8 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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.
POWER OF ATTORNEY FOR FATHER; NOT INV. RELATED; BEACON, NY; START DATE 4/25/2015; 5 HRS PER MONTH; 0 HRS DURING TRADING. - TRUSTEE FOR FATHER (DECEASED), INV-RELATED, ANNAPOLIS, MD, START: 6/3/15, 5 HRS/MO, 0 DURING TRADING. -TRUSTEE FOR MOTHER, INV-RELATED, ANNAPOLIS, MD, TRUSTEE, START: 6/2015, 3 HRS/MO, 0 DURING TRADING. -TRUSTEE FOR TWO BROTHERS, INV-RELATED, ANNAPOLIS, MD, TRUSTEE, START: 6/2015, 3 HRS/MO, 0 DURING TRADING. PALACE PARTNERS LLC, INV RELATED, LARGO, MD, 10% OWNER, START: 5/2017, 0 HOURS, NO DUTIES. BOAT SLIP RENTAL PROPERTY, INVT RELATED, ANNAPOLIS, MD, 100% OWNERSHIP, START DATE 7/1/2019, 0 HRS PER MONTH, 0 HRS DURING TRADING, OWNER OF BOAT SLIP VANTAGE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC, INVT RELATED, ANNAPOLIS, MD, 100% OWNERSHIP WITH SPOUSE, START DATE 1/1/2009, 160 HRS PER MONTH, 8 HRS DURING TRADING, FINET PRACTICE. MARYLAND STATE HOUSE OF DELEGATES AND STATE SENATE; NOT INV. RELATED; ANNAPOLIS, MD; REGISTERED LOBBYIST; START DATE 12/2019; 5 HRS PER MONTH; 0 HRS DURING TRADING; DUTIES: EDUCATING STATE LEGISLATORS ABOUT RISKS AND BENEFITS OF HPV VACCINATION. VANTAGE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC; INVESTMENT RELATED; ANNAPOLIS,MD; 99% OWNERSHIP; START DATE 03/25/2020; NUMBER OF HOURS PER MONTH 0; NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING 0; OWNER OF FINET PRACTICE. Senior Policy Advisor, Department of Health and Human Services. Advise HHS Secretary Kennedy on US Gov't Policies under the Aegis of HHS. Will be a W-2 Employee working 80 hours a month during trading hours.

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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: 2009

Experience


Current

October 7, 2022 - Present

THURSTON SPRINGER ADVISORS

Office #1: 1997 Annapolis Exchange Parkway Annapolis Center, Ste. 300, Annapolis, MD 21401
RIA
CRD#: 299201
Annapolis, MD
Current

October 7, 2022 - Present

THURSTON, SPRINGER, MILLER, HERD & TITAK, INC.

Office #1: 1997 Annapolis Exchange Parkway Annapolis Center, Ste. 300, Annapolis, MD 21401
BD
CRD#: 8478
Annapolis, MD
Past

May 8, 2009 - October 31, 2022

WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 11025
ANNAPOLIS, MD
Past

May 8, 2009 - October 31, 2022

WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC

BD
CRD#: 11025
ANNAPOLIS, MD
Past

January 1, 2008 - May 8, 2009

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
ANNAPOLIS, MD
Past

January 1, 2008 - May 8, 2009

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
ANNAPOLIS, MD
Past

April 5, 2006 - January 1, 2008

A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 4
ANNAPOLIS, MD
Past

April 5, 2006 - January 3, 2008

A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 4
ANNAPOLIS, MD
Past

June 30, 2005 - April 7, 2006

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 17499
DUNKIRK, MD
Past

June 27, 2005 - April 7, 2006

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17499
DUNKIRK, MD
Past

March 19, 2004 - June 30, 2005

TRUIST SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 6271
WASHINGTON, DC
Past

March 19, 2004 - June 30, 2005

TRUIST SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6271
ATLANTA, GA
Past

November 8, 2000 - March 24, 2004

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7556
ANNAPOLIS, MD
Past

October 20, 2000 - March 24, 2004

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
PURCHASE, NY
Past

March 11, 1999 - October 19, 2000

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 23, 1991 - February 3, 1999

A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 4
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

November 10, 1989 - April 12, 1991

MERIDIAN, DUNHILL & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 15294
Past

October 3, 1988 - November 15, 1989

INTEGRATED RESOURCES EQUITY CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 6403
Past

March 5, 1987 - October 20, 1988

DERAND/PENNINGTON/BASS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 4679

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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THURSTON SPRINGER ADVISORS
ADAMS COUNTY FINANCIAL RESOURCES | WESLEY BATES WEALTH MANAGEMENT | THURSTON SPRINGER RETIREMENT SERVICES | THURSTON SPRINGER FINANCIAL | THURSTON SPRINGER ADVISORS, LLC | THURSTON SPRINGER ADVISORS | THORSON TAX & FINANCIAL | THE BARTHEL AGENCY | TARGETED RETIREMENT STRATEGIES | T.S. PHILLIPS | SPRAWLS FINANCIAL | RETIREMENT AND ESTATE PLANNING SERVICES | ONTRACK CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | NORTH STAR FINANCIAL | LAVELLE FINANCIAL | JKS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT OF THURSTON SPRINGER | J. SIMON & COMPANY | INVESTMENT STRATEGIES | INTEGRITY WEALTH SOLUTIONS | HOLCOMB WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FRATARCANGELI WEALTH MANAGEMENT | DAMER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CONSERVATION WEALTH MANAGEMENT | COHEN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | CHIDDISTER FINANCIAL ASSOCIATES | CERULEAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | BCT FINANCIAL | BALDASSARI ADVISORY | ASCEND WEALTH | AP CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | AMERICAN PENSION ADVISORS | ALPHA POINTE CAPITAL

CRD#: 299201 / SEC#: 801-114256

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/2/2018 Approved)

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
California
(10/7/2022)
RR
Colorado
(10/7/2022)
RR
District of Columbia
(10/7/2022)
RR
Florida
(10/7/2022)
RR
Georgia
(11/7/2022)
RR
Maine
(10/7/2022)
RR
Maryland
(10/7/2022)
IAR
Maryland
(10/7/2022)
RR
Massachusetts
(10/11/2022)
RR
Missouri
(10/7/2022)
RR
New Jersey
(10/7/2022)
RR
New York
(10/7/2022)
RR
North Carolina
(10/17/2024)
RR
Oregon
(10/27/2022)
RR
Pennsylvania
(10/7/2022)
RR
Virginia
(10/7/2022)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 4/23/1998
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 3/15/2001
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 8
Date: 4/26/1999
General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module)
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


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THURSTON SPRINGER ADVISORS
ADAMS COUNTY FINANCIAL RESOURCES | WESLEY BATES WEALTH MANAGEMENT | THURSTON SPRINGER RETIREMENT SERVICES | THURSTON SPRINGER FINANCIAL | THURSTON SPRINGER ADVISORS, LLC | THURSTON SPRINGER ADVISORS | THORSON TAX & FINANCIAL | THE BARTHEL AGENCY | TARGETED RETIREMENT STRATEGIES | T.S. PHILLIPS | SPRAWLS FINANCIAL | RETIREMENT AND ESTATE PLANNING SERVICES | ONTRACK CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | NORTH STAR FINANCIAL | LAVELLE FINANCIAL | JKS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT OF THURSTON SPRINGER | J. SIMON & COMPANY | INVESTMENT STRATEGIES | INTEGRITY WEALTH SOLUTIONS | HOLCOMB WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FRATARCANGELI WEALTH MANAGEMENT | DAMER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CONSERVATION WEALTH MANAGEMENT | COHEN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | CHIDDISTER FINANCIAL ASSOCIATES | CERULEAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | BCT FINANCIAL | BALDASSARI ADVISORY | ASCEND WEALTH | AP CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | AMERICAN PENSION ADVISORS | ALPHA POINTE CAPITAL

CRD#: 299201 / SEC#: 801-114256

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/2/2018 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
9000 Keystone Crossing Seventh Floor, Indianapolis, IN 46240
Mailing Address
Phone number
(317) 581-4000
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
93

SEC notice filing (41 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

TSA_ADV2A_(FINAL 9.14.25) (10/14/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts6,759
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 3,675,305,852

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
05/21/2025
Cover Page
02/28/2024

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Company Information


THURSTON SPRINGER ADVISORS

CRD#: 299201Annapolis, MD 21401

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