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Joseph P. Griffard

BRIDGEWATER ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC
Ballwin, MO 63011
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CRD#: 2195324
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Professional summary


Joseph Patrick Griffard, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at BRIDGEWATER ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC located in Ballwin, Missouri and LPL FINANCIAL LLC located in Houston, Texas.

Joseph is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1991. Joseph has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 31, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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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. 2/5/2018 - Bridgewater Asset Management LLC - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - DBA for LPL Business (entity for LPL business) - Started 01/24/2018 - 150 Hours Per/6 Hours Month During Securities Trading. 2. 2/6/2018 - Bridgewater Asset Management LLC - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Registered Investment Advisor DBA - Started 01/31/2018 - 150 Hours Per Month/6 Hours During Securities Trading - I provide investment advisory services thru Bridgewater Asset Management, LLC, an independent investment advisor firm. I started this business activity in February 2018. I expect to spend approximately 150 hours per month on this activity.Please see the advisory firm's Form ADV for more information about its address, the nature of its business, its owners, and its services at http://www.adviserinfo.sec.gov/IAPD. The firm is separate from and independent of LPL Financial. 3. 2/6/2018 - Bridgewater Asset Management, LLC - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Registered Investment Advisor Hybrid - IAR - Time Spent 100%. 4. 2/5/2020 - No Business Name - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Non-Variable Insurance - Agent - Started 01/28/2020 - 5 Hours Per Month During Securities Trading.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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®

Experience


Current

December 7, 2016 - Present

BRIDGEWATER ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC

Office #1: 15480 Clayton Road Ste. 300, Ballwin, MO 63011
RIA
CRD#: 169832
Ballwin, MO
Current

May 27, 2005 - Present

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

Office #2: 16150 Main Circle Dr Ste 210, Chesterfield, MO 63017-4689
RIA
BD
CRD#: 6413
HOUSTON, TX
Past

June 21, 2005 - December 23, 2016

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
BALLWIN, MO
Past

March 17, 2000 - June 17, 2005

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

RIA
CRD#: 8174
MITCHELL FIELD, NY
Past

March 17, 2000 - June 17, 2005

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
WEEHAWKEN, NJ
Past

March 22, 1993 - March 17, 2000

A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 4
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

December 11, 1991 - March 29, 1993

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY

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".
BA
BRIDGEWATER ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC
BRIDGEWATER ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC | J.P. GRIFFARD & ASSOCIATES | BRIDGEWATER ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 169832 / SEC#: 801-108560

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/9/2016 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/15/2016 Terminated)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/30/2016 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/9/2016 Terminated)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/16/2016 Terminated)
Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/17/2016 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/15/2016 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
Arizona
(4/20/2023)
RR
Arkansas
(5/1/2013)
RR
California
(3/15/2006)
RR
Connecticut
(6/13/2005)
RR
Florida
(5/27/2005)
RR
Georgia
(6/11/2014)
RR
Illinois
(9/15/2005)
RR
Maryland
(9/12/2005)
RR
Missouri
(6/7/2005)
IAR
Missouri
(12/7/2016)
RR
New Jersey
(5/27/2005)
RR
New Mexico
(9/21/2005)
RR
New York
(5/27/2005)
RR
Oregon
(7/11/2005)
RR
Pennsylvania
(8/2/2005)
RR
Texas
(6/13/2005)
IAR
Texas
(11/19/2019)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 6/27/2005
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 12/27/2001
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


BA
BRIDGEWATER ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC
BRIDGEWATER ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC | J.P. GRIFFARD & ASSOCIATES | BRIDGEWATER ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 169832 / SEC#: 801-108560

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/9/2016 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/15/2016 Terminated)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/30/2016 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/9/2016 Terminated)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/16/2016 Terminated)
Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/17/2016 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/15/2016 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
16150 Main Circle Drive Suite 210, Chesterfield, MO 63017
Mailing Address
Phone number
(636) 536-9936
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
6

SEC notice filing (11 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A - FIRM BROCHURE (3/11/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,165
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 298,451,193

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Company Information


BRIDGEWATER ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC

CRD#: 169832Ballwin, MO 63011

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