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Joseph A. Mcaraw

PRINCIPLE WEALTH
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL
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CRD#: 2275117
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Professional summary


Joseph Addison Mcaraw is a registered financial advisor currently at PRINCIPLE WEALTH located in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

Joseph is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1997. Joseph has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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1.) INSURANCE LICENSED 2.) 09/04/2013 - GSD LLC - ENTITY FOR ACCOUNTING PURPOSES ONLY - LLC THAT WILL PAY OUT SALARIES TO ASSISTANTS AND PAY ADVISOR HIS COMMISSIONS BUSINESS BANK ACCOUNT - 1% OF TIME SPENT - OLD SAYBROOK, CT 3.) 2/7/2017 - Integrity Partners, LLC - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Business Entity For Tax/Investment Purposes Only - Started 05/30/14 - 20 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


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None

Experience


Current

December 8, 2020 - Present

PRINCIPLE WEALTH

RIA
CRD#: 290180
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL
Past

June 9, 2014 - February 10, 2021

NORTHSTAR WEALTH PARTNERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 169409
Old Saybrook, CT
Past

July 10, 2013 - January 25, 2016

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
OLD SAYBROOK, CT
Past

July 10, 2013 - February 24, 2021

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
OLD SAYBROOK, CT
Past

November 25, 2003 - August 5, 2013

ESSEX FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 127549
ESSEX, CT
Past

November 25, 2003 - August 5, 2013

ESSEX FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 127549
ESSEX, CT
Past

January 26, 1999 - November 19, 2003

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 6694
ESSEX, CT
Past

November 25, 1998 - November 19, 2003

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6694
ST. PETERSBURG, FL
Past

October 20, 1997 - November 24, 1998

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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PRINCIPLE WEALTH
PRINCIPLE WEALTH | PRINCIPLE WEALTH PARTNERS LLC

CRD#: 290180 / SEC#: 801-111911

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/20/2017 Approved)

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
Connecticut
(12/8/2020)
IAR
Florida
(10/20/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 10/27/1997
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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PRINCIPLE WEALTH
PRINCIPLE WEALTH | PRINCIPLE WEALTH PARTNERS LLC

CRD#: 290180 / SEC#: 801-111911

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/20/2017 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
670 Boston Post Road, Madison, CT 06443
Mailing Address
Po Box 1007, Madison, CT 06443
Phone number
(203) 318-8892
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
25

SEC notice filing (21 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FIRM BROCHURE (4/21/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts3,732
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 2,658,955,480

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
08/26/2025
Cover Page
11/13/2024
05/09/2023

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Company Information


PRINCIPLE WEALTH

CRD#: 290180Palm Beach Gardens, FL

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