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Joseph M. East

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CRD#: 1774240
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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 Mercer East, who also goes by J. M. East, J. Mercer East II, Joseph Mercer East Ii, Mike East Ii, Mike East, was a registered financial professional .

Joseph is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1988. Joseph had worked at 14 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 65, Series 63 and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


J. M. East | J. Mercer East Ii | Joseph Mercer East Ii | Mike East Ii | Mike East

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

October 29, 2013 - June 26, 2014

WADDELL & REED

RIA
CRD#: 866
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

October 10, 2013 - June 26, 2014

WADDELL & REED

BD
CRD#: 866
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

September 3, 2013 - October 1, 2013

W&S BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8099
CINCINNATI, OH
Past

August 15, 2011 - October 7, 2011

TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 20472
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

February 3, 2010 - March 16, 2011

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

BD
CRD#: 18387
ROCK HILL, SC
Past

January 28, 2010 - March 16, 2011

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

RIA
CRD#: 18387
ROCK HILL, SC
Past

November 13, 2007 - February 14, 2008

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6363
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

October 26, 2007 - February 14, 2008

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

August 28, 2006 - September 26, 2006

W&S BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8099
CINCINNATI, OH
Past

August 23, 2004 - September 14, 2004

UVEST FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13787
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

August 29, 2003 - February 17, 2004

SOUTHEAST INVESTMENTS, N.C., INC.

BD
CRD#: 43035
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

May 17, 2000 - September 26, 2001

SYNERGY INVESTMENT GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 46035
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

March 9, 1998 - June 9, 1998

MARION BASS SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7961
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

February 14, 1997 - February 9, 1998

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
PURCHASE, NY
Past

February 5, 1994 - December 14, 1995

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4095
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 29, 1992 - March 17, 1992

FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7461
ATLANTA, GA
Past

May 9, 1990 - October 23, 1990

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
SPRINGFIELD, MA
Past

May 1, 1990 - October 23, 1990

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4095
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 23, 1988 - April 16, 1990

WACHOVIA SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 431
CHARLOTTE, NC

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 10/28/2013
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


W&
WADDELL & REED
WADDELL & REED | WADDELL & REED, INC.

CRD#: 866 / SEC#: 801-16720, 8-27030

BD
Terminated by SEC on 12/18/2021
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Contact information


Main Address
6300 Lamar Avenue, Overland Park, KS 66202-4200
Mailing Address
Phone number
Established
Delaware since 08/11/1981
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (1 States and Territories)


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Documents


Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADVISORY SERVICES BROCHURE - CHOICE MAP (3/31/2021)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
WADDELL & REED FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.SHAREHOLDER
AUDETTE, MATTHEW JONPRESIDENT AND CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD4003349
DALEY, MICHAEL JOHNVP AND FINANCIAL AND OPERATIONS PRINCIPAL6923129
HANSEN, ELIZABETH ANNSVP AND CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2199658
HORAN-ADAMS, KIRBY LEPAKEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT5097259
KRAMPER, MATTHEW SCOTTVP AND PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER2750651
MIHAL, SHAWN MICHAELEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT3262384
MITCHELL, CHRISTOPHER MILLSASSISTANT TREASURER2420144
OROSCHAKOFF, MICHELLEVICE-CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD2403199
SIMONICH, BRENT BLAINTREASURER3254859

Disclosures


Regulatory Event29
Civil Event1
Arbitration11
Bond3

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Company Information


WADDELL & REED

CRD#: 866

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