Joseph S. Mcrae
VANTAGE POINT WEALTH MANAGEMENT
PLYMOUTH, MN 55441
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CRD#: 2087535
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.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
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.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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CFP®
Start date: 1998
Experience
Current
January 15, 2014 - Present
VANTAGE POINT WEALTH MANAGEMENT
Office #1: 505 North Highway 169 Suite 260, Plymouth, MN 55441RIA
CRD#: 167886
PLYMOUTH, MN
Current
June 3, 2008 - Present
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
Office #1: 505 N Highway 169 Suite 260, Plymouth, MN 55441RIA
BD
CRD#: 6413
Plymouth, MN
Past
September 7, 2012 - October 29, 2015
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
RIA
CRD#: 6413
DEEPHAVEN, MN
Past
April 7, 2006 - June 4, 2008
PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 1137
MINNETONKA, MN
Past
August 12, 2005 - March 31, 2006
WORTHMARK ALLIANCE VIII, LLC
BD
CRD#: 121783
ST. PAUL, MN
Past
August 10, 2005 - March 31, 2006
WORTHMARK FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 47086
ST. PAUL, MN
Past
February 16, 2001 - March 31, 2006
CRI SECURITIES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 22589
ST PAUL, MN
Past
November 15, 1999 - March 31, 2006
SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 15296
ST PAUL, MN
Past
July 2, 1999 - October 6, 1999
SECURITIES SERVICE NETWORK, LLC
BD
CRD#: 13318
KNOXVILLE, TN
Past
June 4, 1997 - July 1, 1999
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
BD
CRD#: 6413
FORT MILL, SC
Past
August 20, 1990 - May 16, 1997
IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past
August 20, 1990 - May 16, 1997
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
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
FLEISCHER AND JOHNSON WEALTH MANAGEMENT | VPWM ADVISORS, LLC | VPWM ADVISORS | VANTAGE POINT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | NRP ADVISORS, LLC | NRP ADVISORS | NORTHERN RETIREMENT PARTNERS | FMS FINANCIAL PLANNING
CRD#: 167886 / SEC#: 801-99343
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/3/2015 Approved)Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/30/2015 Terminated)Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/24/2015 Terminated)North Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/24/2015 Terminated)South Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/24/2015 Terminated)Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/24/2015 Terminated)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(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 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)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
VP
VANTAGE POINT WEALTH MANAGEMENT
FLEISCHER AND JOHNSON WEALTH MANAGEMENT | VPWM ADVISORS, LLC | VPWM ADVISORS | VANTAGE POINT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | NRP ADVISORS, LLC | NRP ADVISORS | NORTHERN RETIREMENT PARTNERS | FMS FINANCIAL PLANNING
CRD#: 167886 / SEC#: 801-99343
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/3/2015 Approved)Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/30/2015 Terminated)Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/24/2015 Terminated)North Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/24/2015 Terminated)South Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/24/2015 Terminated)Texas
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Contact information
Main Address
505 North Highway 169 Suite 260, Plymouth, MN 55441
Mailing Address
Phone number
(763) 587-7120
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
15
SEC notice filing (22 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 1,361 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 277,355,003 |
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