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Joseph Scott Mcrae

Joseph Scott Mcrae

CFP®
VANTAGE POINT WEALTH MANAGEMENT
PLYMOUTH, MN
·CRD# 2087535·36 years experience

Professional Summary

Joseph Scott Mcrae, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at VANTAGE POINT WEALTH MANAGEMENT located in Plymouth, Minnesota and LPL FINANCIAL LLC located in Plymouth, Minnesota. Joseph is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1990. Joseph has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

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Active Clients

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial PlannerSince 1998

Years of Experience

36 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

VANTAGE POINT WEALTH MANAGEMENT·CRD# 167886
RIA
505 North Highway 169 Suite 260, Plymouth, MN 55441
January 15, 2014 - Present
LPL FINANCIAL LLC·CRD# 6413
RIA
BD
505 N Highway 169 Suite 260, Plymouth, MN 55441
June 3, 2008 - Present
LPL FINANCIAL LLC·CRD# 6413
RIA
Deephaven, MN
September 7, 2012 - October 29, 2015
PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 1137
BD
Minnetonka, MN
April 7, 2006 - June 4, 2008
WORTHMARK ALLIANCE VIII, LLC·CRD# 121783
BD
St. Paul, MN
August 12, 2005 - March 31, 2006
WORTHMARK FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 47086
BD
St. Paul, MN
August 10, 2005 - March 31, 2006
CRI SECURITIES, LLC·CRD# 22589
BD
St Paul, MN
February 16, 2001 - March 31, 2006
SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 15296
BD
St Paul, MN
November 15, 1999 - March 31, 2006
SECURITIES SERVICE NETWORK, LLC·CRD# 13318
BD
Knoxville, TN
July 2, 1999 - October 6, 1999
LPL FINANCIAL LLC·CRD# 6413
BD
Fort Mill, SC
June 4, 1997 - July 1, 1999
IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY·CRD# 6321
BD
Minneapolis, MN
August 20, 1990 - May 16, 1997
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 6363
BD
Minneapolis, MN
August 20, 1990 - May 16, 1997

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Current Firm

VP
VANTAGE POINT WEALTH MANAGEMENT

BOUNDARY WATERS WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | VPWM ADVISORS, LLC | VPWM ADVISORS | VANTAGE POINT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | UP NORTH WEALTH ADVISORS | NRP ADVISORS, LLC | NRP ADVISORS | NORTHERN RETIREMENT PARTNERS | FMS FINANCIAL PLANNING | FLEISCHER AND JOHNSON WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 167886 / SEC#: 801-99343
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/3/2015 Approved)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Iowa (6/30/2015 Terminated)
Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Minnesota (6/24/2015 Terminated)
North Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - North Dakota (6/24/2015 Terminated)
South Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - South Dakota (6/24/2015 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Texas (6/24/2015 Terminated)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

Contact Information

Main Address

505 North Highway 169 Suite 260, Plymouth, MN 55441

Phone Number

(763) 587-7120

# of Employees

17

SEC notice filing (21 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 21 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

WRAP FEE BROCHURE - VPWM ADVISORS (3/9/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

1,715

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$326,586,982

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Other business activities

Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.

(1) 05/29/2008: No Business Name - Tax Prep/Accounting/CPA - INV REL - At Reported Business Location(s) - My wife operates her own advertising/marketing firm named Visivox and I help her pay bills and prepare her financial reports for our accountant - 3% Time Spent
(2) 10/30/2008: No Business Name - Non-Variable Insurance - INV REL - At Reported Business Location(s) - I would like to be able to offer individual and group health insurance to customers as appropriate - 5% Time Spent
(3) 03/03/2009: No Business Name - Non-Variable Insurance - INV REL - At Reported Business Location(s) - I would like to be able to get appointed with insurance companies that LPL doesn't have a selling agreement with in order to offer fixed life (term/UL) and disability insurance. I'd also like to be able to take over as agent of record for policies. - 5% Time Spent
(4) 07/25/2012: Vantage Point Wealth Management - Non-Variable Insurance DBA - Vantage Point Wealth Management - INV REL - At Reported Business Location(s) - I will be rebranding from my current DBA (McRae Wealth Management) along with several other advisors in my branch to a new "unified" DBA for my LPL business and for fixed insurance business outside of LPL. - 95% Time Spent
(5) 05/28/2013: McRae Wealth Management LLC - Business Entity For Tax/Investment Purposes Only - INV REL - At Reported Business Location(s) - This is an LLC that I have set up for tax purposes only. I will be having LPL deposit my comp into this account and paying myself out from there. - 5% Time Spent
(6) 06/22/2016: VPWM Advisors LLC - Registered Investment Advisor - INV REL - Start 06/02/2016 - 505 N. Hwy 169, Suite 260, Plymouth, MN 55441 - Our branch as created a Registered Investment Advisor and will be converting to the Hybrid RIA business model. The RIA will provide asset management through the LPL Custodied platform and will have some outside third party agreements like LPL. - 100 Hr/Mo; 100 During Secs Trdg Hrs.
(7) 10/16/2020 - No Business Name - Investment Related - Deephaven, MN 55331 - Real Estate Rental - Started 10/01/2020 - 15 Hours Per Month/0 Hours During Securities Trading - Bought a single family home and intend to offer it as a rental home.

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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".
VP
VANTAGE POINT WEALTH MANAGEMENT

BOUNDARY WATERS WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | VPWM ADVISORS, LLC | VPWM ADVISORS | VANTAGE POINT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | UP NORTH WEALTH ADVISORS | NRP ADVISORS, LLC | NRP ADVISORS | NORTHERN RETIREMENT PARTNERS | FMS FINANCIAL PLANNING | FLEISCHER AND JOHNSON WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 167886 / SEC#: 801-99343
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/3/2015 Approved)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Iowa (6/30/2015 Terminated)
Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Minnesota (6/24/2015 Terminated)
North Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - North Dakota (6/24/2015 Terminated)
South Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - South Dakota (6/24/2015 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Texas (6/24/2015 Terminated)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

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 securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
Alaska
(12/16/2014)
RR
Arizona
(6/3/2008)
RR
Arkansas
(6/28/2018)
RR
California
(9/24/2009)
RR
Colorado
(2/2/2011)
RR
Connecticut
(5/2/2025)
RR
District of Columbia
(7/25/2025)
RR
Florida
(6/3/2008)
RR
Georgia
(6/3/2008)
RR
Idaho
(9/22/2008)
RR
Illinois
(6/3/2008)
RR
Indiana
(11/30/2009)
RR
Iowa
(9/24/2009)
RR
Kansas
(6/17/2019)
RR
Kentucky
(4/18/2016)
RR
Maryland
(8/16/2019)
RR
Massachusetts
(3/5/2013)
RR
Michigan
(2/15/2018)
RR
Minnesota
(6/3/2008)
IAR
Minnesota
(1/15/2014)
RR
Mississippi
(1/7/2015)
RR
Missouri
(5/18/2011)
RR
Montana
(2/4/2015)
RR
Nebraska
(9/24/2009)
RR
Nevada
(10/8/2019)
RR
New Hampshire
(3/18/2026)
RR
New Jersey
(1/21/2015)
RR
New Mexico
(6/11/2019)
RR
New York
(3/13/2015)
RR
North Carolina
(8/18/2010)
RR
North Dakota
(9/24/2009)
RR
Ohio
(10/8/2015)
RR
Oklahoma
(9/24/2009)
RR
Oregon
(5/3/2018)
RR
Pennsylvania
(5/24/2013)
RR
Puerto Rico
(5/5/2015)
RR
South Carolina
(7/24/2019)
RR
South Dakota
(9/24/2009)
RR
Tennessee
(8/2/2021)
RR
Texas
(9/15/2011)
IAR
Texas
(4/10/2025)
RR
Utah
(7/23/2015)
RR
Vermont
(11/14/2025)
RR
Virginia
(4/1/2010)
RR
Washington
(7/21/2014)
RR
West Virginia
(3/15/2021)
RR
Wisconsin
(6/4/2008)
RR
Wyoming
(1/7/2013)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.Note:This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Dec 1999About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Aug 1990About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Aug 1990About the Series 7 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed Dec 1999About the Series 24 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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