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Joseph M. Dercole

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CRD#: 2028148
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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 Michael Dercole, who also goes by Joe Dercole, was a registered financial professional .

Joseph is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1990. Joseph had worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Joe Dercole

Other business activities


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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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Certified licenses


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Experience


Past

April 1, 2015 - December 31, 2020

ABSOLUTE ALPHA INVESTMENTS

RIA
CRD#: 174850
RINGWOOD, IL
Past

January 10, 2008 - July 3, 2012

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 105644
RINGWOOD, IL
Past

January 25, 2006 - July 3, 2012

CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC

BD
CRD#: 10358
RINGWOOD, IL
Past

April 12, 1998 - January 30, 2006

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
MC HENRY, IL
Past

January 3, 1996 - January 30, 2006

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
MC HENRY, IL
Past

April 16, 1993 - January 15, 1996

MONY SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 4386
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 18, 1991 - April 17, 1993

OGILVIE SECURITY ADVISORS CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 10105
CHICAGO, IL
Past

February 13, 1990 - October 30, 1991

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

February 13, 1990 - October 30, 1991

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 3/19/2015
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


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ABSOLUTE ALPHA INVESTMENTS
ABSOLUTE ALPHA INVESTMENTS | JMD FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC

CRD#: 174850 / SEC#:

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Main Address
Ringwood, IL
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ABSOLUTE ALPHA INVESTMENTS

CRD#: 174850

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