JF
Joseph W. Forte
LPL ENTERPRISE
HOUSTON, TX 77027
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CRD#: 2099222
JF
Professional summary
Joseph Wesley Forte, who also goes by Joseph W Forte, Joseph Wesley Forte, Joseph Forte, Wesley Forte, is a registered financial professional currently at LPL ENTERPRISE, LLC located in Houston, Texas.
Joseph is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. Joseph has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
No
Aliases
Joseph W Forte | Joseph Wesley Forte | Joseph Forte | Wesley Forte
Other business activities
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The advisor shows no other business activity.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
November 14, 2024 - Present
LPL ENTERPRISE, LLC
Office #1: 1233 West Loop South Suite 1100, Houston, TX 77027RIA
BD
CRD#: 8733
HOUSTON, TX
Past
May 22, 2019 - November 14, 2024
PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.
BD
CRD#: 5685
HOUSTON, TX
Past
February 21, 2019 - May 14, 2019
MARINER INVESTMENT GROUP
BD
CRD#: 35993
HOUSTON, TX
Past
January 3, 2014 - December 7, 2016
PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 1137
Missouri City, TX
Past
March 29, 2007 - December 31, 2013
PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 1137
Missouri City, TX
Past
January 10, 2006 - December 31, 2018
PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 1137
Missouri City, TX
Past
August 23, 2005 - January 12, 2006
WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 421
OAKDALE, MN
Past
February 10, 2004 - September 7, 2005
INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 12984
APPLETON, WI
Past
September 1, 1998 - December 31, 2003
NATIONAL PLANNING CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 29604
LOS ANGELES, CA
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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LE
LPL ENTERPRISE, LLC
APPALACHIAN INVESTMENT CORPORATION | LPLE | LPL ENTERPRISE, LLC | LPL ENTERPRISE | HARVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION WILL DO INVESTMENT ADVISORY BUSINESS ONLY IN CALIFORNIA AS HARVEST ADVISORS | HARVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION
CRD#: 8733 / SEC#: 801-130883, 8-26037
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/7/2024 Approved)California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/29/2020 Terminated)Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/1/2023 Terminated)Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/7/2023 Terminated)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Atlanta district office)
State Registrations and Notice Filings
Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.
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
California(11/14/2024)
RR
Florida(11/18/2024)
RR
Georgia(11/14/2024)
RR
Louisiana(11/14/2024)
RR
Maryland(11/14/2024)
RR
Texas(11/14/2024)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
LE
LPL ENTERPRISE, LLC
APPALACHIAN INVESTMENT CORPORATION | LPLE | LPL ENTERPRISE, LLC | LPL ENTERPRISE | HARVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION WILL DO INVESTMENT ADVISORY BUSINESS ONLY IN CALIFORNIA AS HARVEST ADVISORS | HARVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION
CRD#: 8733 / SEC#: 801-130883, 8-26037
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/7/2024 Approved)California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/29/2020 Terminated)Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/1/2023 Terminated)Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/7/2023 Terminated)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Atlanta district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
1055 Lpl Way, Fort Mill, SC 29715
Mailing Address
1055 Lpl Way, Fort Mill, SC 29715
Phone number
(704) 733-3300
Established
Delaware since 05/25/2023
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
4,650
SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| LPL HOLDINGS, INC. | MANAGING MEMBER | |
| HORAN-ADAMS, KIRBY LEPAK | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER. PRESIDENT | 5097259 |
| MALFITANO, STEVEN THOMAS | PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER AND PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER, FINOP | 3178848 |
| MORRISON, STEVEN PHILIP | SECRETARY | 4529345 |
| SHEEHAN, RICHARD STEVEN | SVP, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 3096567 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 114,002 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 18,862,098,900 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 3 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 06/25/2025 |
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