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Joseph N. Barretto

ABACUS WEALTH INTERNATIONAL (AWI)
Santa Ana, CA 92707
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CRD#: 2124619
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Professional summary


Joseph Nievera Barretto, CFP®, who also goes by Joel Barretto, is a registered financial advisor currently at ABACUS WEALTH INTERNATIONAL (AWI) located in Santa Ana, California.

Joseph is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1991. Joseph has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Joel Barretto

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.name of the other business: N/A; whether the business is investment-related: N; address of the other business: 132 East Dyer Rd. Santa Ana,CA,92707; the nature of the other business: insurance sales; your position, title, or relationship with the other business: Independently Licenced Insurance Agent; the start date of your relationship: 4/21/2020 the approximate number of hours/month you devote to the other business: 8 hours the number of hours you devote to the other business during securities trading hours:8 hours; and briefly describe your duties relating to the other business.

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Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Start date: 2006

Experience


Current

June 4, 2020 - Present

ABACUS WEALTH INTERNATIONAL (AWI)

Office #1: 132 East Dyer Rd., Santa Ana, CA 92707
RIA
CRD#: 308998
Santa Ana, CA
Past

January 21, 2020 - October 19, 2021

CROSS BORDER WEALTH, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 288330
Alabang, Muntinlupa,
Past

April 24, 2009 - December 31, 2014

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 2882
ESCONDIDO, CA
Past

April 21, 2009 - December 31, 2014

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2882
ESCONDIDO, CA
Past

April 21, 2005 - April 3, 2009

FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 7461
IRVINE, CA
Past

January 22, 2005 - April 3, 2009

FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7461
IRVINE, CA
Past

March 31, 1999 - February 1, 2005

SUNAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 20068
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

January 1, 1999 - April 1, 1999

WAMU INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 599
IRVINE, CA
Past

July 10, 1993 - January 1, 1999

GRIFFIN FINANCIAL SERVICES

BD
CRD#: 10823
Past

March 19, 1993 - June 30, 1993

GREAT WESTERN FINANCIAL SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 14229
NORTHRIDGE, CA
Past

September 9, 1991 - August 19, 1992

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

September 9, 1991 - August 19, 1992

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN

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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
California
(6/4/2020)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 3/16/2005
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


AW
ABACUS WEALTH INTERNATIONAL (AWI)
ABACUS WEALTH INTERNATIONAL (AWI) | BARRETTO, JOSEPH NIEVERA | BARRETTO, JOEL

CRD#: 308998 / SEC#:

California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/4/2020 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
132 East Dyer Rd., Santa Ana, CA 92707
Mailing Address
Phone number
(949) 436-6083
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,428,000

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Company Information


ABACUS WEALTH INTERNATIONAL (AWI)

CRD#: 308998Santa Ana, CA 92707

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