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Joseph P. Delaney

ROBERTSON STEPHENS
Novato, CA
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CRD#: 1741821
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Professional summary

Joseph Patrick Delaney, who also goes by Joe Delaney, is a registered financial advisor currently at ROBERTSON STEPHENS located in Novato, California.

Joseph is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1987. Joseph has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65 and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

Joe Delaney

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

October 3, 2023 - Present

ROBERTSON STEPHENS

RIA
CRD#: 289977
Novato, CA
Past

July 11, 2012 - October 16, 2023

LIFEGUARD WEALTH, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 164188
NOVATO, CA
Past

June 24, 2009 - July 9, 2012

VISTA WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 110252
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

April 5, 2005 - January 6, 2009

EQUIUS PARTNERS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 110450
NOVATO, CA
Past

May 2, 1989 - October 7, 1989

MENLO INVESTMENT CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 19195
Past

September 22, 1987 - December 31, 1988

MUTUAL SERVICE CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 4806

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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RS
ROBERTSON STEPHENS
ROBERTSON STEPHENS | ROBERTSON STEPHENS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 289977 / SEC#: 801-111814

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/11/2017 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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
California
(10/3/2023)
IAR
Texas
(10/3/2023)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 11/26/2003
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 9/19/1987
General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

RS
ROBERTSON STEPHENS
ROBERTSON STEPHENS | ROBERTSON STEPHENS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 289977 / SEC#: 801-111814

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/11/2017 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
455 Market Street Ste. 1450, San Francisco, CA 94105-2442
Mailing Address
Phone number
(415) 500-6810
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
113

SEC notice filing (30 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ROBERTSON STEPHENS ADV PART 2A BROCHURE (6/30/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts7,419
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 7,139,384,497

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Company Information

ROBERTSON STEPHENS

CRD#: 289977Novato, CA

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