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Joseph J. Asta

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CRD#: 2040054
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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 James Asta III, who also goes by Joseph James Asta Jr, was a registered financial professional .

Joseph is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1990. Joseph had worked at 14 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Joseph James Asta Jr

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


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None

Experience


Past

June 30, 2010 - February 11, 2015

PENATES GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 44266
PACIFIC PALISADES, CA
Past

October 11, 2007 - March 15, 2010

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

October 10, 2007 - March 15, 2010

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

June 14, 2007 - October 9, 2007

UVEST FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 13787
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

June 1, 2007 - October 9, 2007

UVEST FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13787
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

April 3, 2007 - May 8, 2007

UNIFIED WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 133202
FOUNTAIN HILLS, AZ
Past

March 21, 2007 - May 15, 2007

GUNNALLEN FINANCIAL, INC

RIA
CRD#: 17609
FOUNTAIN HILLS, AZ
Past

March 7, 2007 - May 15, 2007

GUNNALLEN FINANCIAL, INC

BD
CRD#: 17609
FOUNTAIN HILLS, AZ
Past

March 14, 2005 - March 27, 2007

BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 13609
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

March 1, 2005 - March 27, 2007

BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13609
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

October 6, 2004 - March 28, 2005

FOX ADVISOR GROUP

RIA
CRD#: 130593
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

June 7, 2004 - December 31, 2005

GEB FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 121019
CLEARWATER, FL
Past

March 2, 2004 - March 22, 2005

FOX & COMPANY INVESTMENTS INC.

BD
CRD#: 18517
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

November 9, 1998 - March 4, 2004

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 16164
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Past

September 10, 1994 - November 11, 1998

FOX & COMPANY INVESTMENTS INC.

BD
CRD#: 18517
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

January 3, 1994 - August 19, 1994

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10205
LAVISTA, NE
Past

July 15, 1991 - January 26, 1994

ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 8158
MILWAUKEE, WI
Past

July 15, 1991 - January 26, 1994

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 2881
MILWAUKEE, WI
Past

June 13, 1990 - April 18, 1991

ADVANTAGE CAPITAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 146
ATLANTA, GA

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: 6/4/2002
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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PENATES GROUP, INC.
PENATES GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 44266 / SEC#: , 8-50594

BD
Terminated by SEC on 06/01/2020
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Contact information


Main Address
Mailing Address
Phone number
Established
Arizona since 08/27/1997
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
# of Employees

Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
OBRIEN, JOHN PATRICKPRESIDENT AND CEO, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2637870

Disclosures


Regulatory Event1

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Company Information


PENATES GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 44266

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