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Joseph F. Helmer
CALDWELL SUTTER CAPITAL
Sausalito, CA 94965
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CRD#: 1860949
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Professional summary
Joseph Francis Helmer, CFA is a registered financial advisor currently at CALDWELL SUTTER CAPITAL, INC. located in Sausalito, California.
Joseph is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2009. Joseph has worked at 1 firm and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 52TO, Series 99TO, Series 57TO, SIE, Series 79, Series 55, Series 7, Series 4 and Series 24 exams.
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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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I AM COMPENSATED BY BEING A DIRECTOR OF CRAZY WOMAN CREEK BANCORP, THE BANK HOLDING COMPANY OF BUFFALO FEDERAL BANK IN BUFFALO, WYMOING. I BECAME A DIRECTOR IN JANUARY 2015. I DEDICATE 10-15 HOURS PER MONTH ON THIS OUTSIDE OF TRADING HOURS. AS A BOARD MEMBER, I SERVE ON THE AUDIT COMMITTEE.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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Experience
Current
July 23, 2024 - Present
CALDWELL SUTTER CAPITAL, INC.
Office #1: 30 Liberty Ship Way #3225, Sausalito, CA 94965RIA
BD
CRD#: 10489
Sausalito, CA
Current
May 6, 2004 - Present
CALDWELL SUTTER CAPITAL, INC.
Office #1: 30 Liberty Ship Way #3225, Sausalito, CA 94965RIA
BD
CRD#: 10489
Sausalito, CA
Past
November 19, 2009 - January 6, 2024
CALDWELL SUTTER CAPITAL, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 10489
Dublin, CA
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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CALDWELL SUTTER CAPITAL, INC.
CALDWELL SECURITIES, INC | CALDWELL SUTTER CAPITAL, INC. | CALDWELL SECURITIES, INCORPORATED | CALDWELL SECURITIES, INC.
CRD#: 10489 / SEC#: 801-66098, 8-27639
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/8/2006 Approved)California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/10/2006 Terminated)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (San Francisco district office)
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
Alaska(1/19/2023)
RR
Arizona(7/6/2010)
RR
Arkansas(7/11/2017)
RR
California(5/20/2004)
IAR
California(7/23/2024)
RR
Colorado(6/1/2010)
RR
Connecticut(8/4/2017)
RR
District of Columbia(7/31/2017)
RR
Florida(8/17/2010)
RR
Georgia(8/9/2017)
RR
Hawaii(12/12/2014)
RR
Illinois(6/2/2010)
RR
Indiana(2/27/2013)
RR
Kansas(7/29/2025)
RR
Kentucky(7/1/2010)
RR
Louisiana(6/19/2017)
RR
Maryland(1/11/2016)
RR
Massachusetts(2/28/2012)
RR
Michigan(1/2/2009)
RR
Missouri(8/23/2017)
RR
Montana(3/11/2021)
RR
Nebraska(11/18/2020)
RR
Nevada(5/28/2010)
RR
New Jersey(12/4/2020)
RR
New Mexico(9/7/2012)
RR
New York(6/28/2010)
RR
North Carolina(6/14/2010)
RR
North Dakota(7/5/2017)
RR
Ohio(2/23/2012)
RR
Oregon(9/9/2010)
RR
Pennsylvania(4/25/2014)
RR
Rhode Island(6/24/2022)
RR
South Carolina(9/20/2017)
RR
South Dakota(11/2/2019)
RR
Texas(7/20/2010)
RR
Utah(6/30/2017)
RR
Vermont(4/20/2017)
RR
Virginia(9/17/2012)
RR
Washington(12/12/2014)
RR
Wisconsin(12/12/2014)
RR
Wyoming(8/24/2022)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Municipal Securities Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 57TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Securities Trader ExamGeneral Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 55
Date: 4/15/2005
Limited Representative-Equity Trader ExamGeneral Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
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CALDWELL SUTTER CAPITAL, INC.
CALDWELL SECURITIES, INC | CALDWELL SUTTER CAPITAL, INC. | CALDWELL SECURITIES, INCORPORATED | CALDWELL SECURITIES, INC.
CRD#: 10489 / SEC#: 801-66098, 8-27639
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/8/2006 Approved)California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/10/2006 Terminated)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (San Francisco district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
30 Liberty Ship Way #3225, Sausalito, CA 94965
Mailing Address
Po Box 190, Sausalito, CA 94966-0190
Phone number
(415) 962-2526
Established
California since 02/16/1982
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
September
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
20
SEC notice filing (10 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (46 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| THE HELMER FAMILY TRUST DATED 3/8/2022 | SHAREHOLDER | |
| JOHN AND JINX HELMER REVOCABLE TRUST DATED JANUARY 4, 2005 | SHAREHOLDER | |
| ALLEN, MARI | MANAGING DIRECTOR | 1705748 |
| ANDERSON, CHRISTOPHER WILLIAM | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 5085595 |
| ANDERSON, CHRISTOPHER WILLIAM | FINANCIAL AND OPERATIONS PRINCIPAL | 5085595 |
| ANDERSON, CHRISTOPHER WILLIAM | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 5085595 |
| DUCOTE, JOSEPH MICHAEL | SENIOR MANAGING DIRECTOR | 72548 |
| HELMER, JOHN CALDWELL | FOUNDER, TRUSTEE | 242398 |
| HELMER, JOSEPH FRANCIS | PRESIDENT, CO-TRUSTEE | 1860949 |
| HELMER, KATHLEEN REILLY | DIRECTOR, TRUSTEE | 6613066 |
| METCALF, SUSAN DIANE | MANAGING DIRECTOR | 1547365 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 1,225 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 571,092,070 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 1 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 04/10/2025 | ||
| 03/25/2024 | ||
| 11/29/2022 |
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Company Information
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