Joseph M. Eckles

BANKERS LIFE ADVISORY SERVICES

Chico, CA 95928

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CRD#: 2397076

Professional summary

Joseph Marvin Eckles JR., who also goes by Joe Eckles, Joseph M Jr Eckles, Joseph Marvin Eckles, is a registered financial advisor currently at BANKERS LIFE ADVISORY SERVICES, INC. located in Chico, California and BANKERS LIFE SECURITIES, INC. located in Chico, California.

Joseph is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. Joseph has worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 26 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Joe Eckles | Joseph M Jr Eckles | Joseph Marvin Eckles

Other business activities

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BANKERS LIFE POSITION: Insurance Agent NATURE: Sell insurance products as described above. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 140 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 140 START DATE: 06/01/2015 ADDRESS: 994 Mill Street, Suite 250, San Luis Obispo CA 93401, United States DESCRIPTION: I am a 1099 agent for Bankers Life and Casualty Company (BLC). As a BLC agent, I am also appointed with KFA through BLC which allows agents to write business for Medicare Supplement, Annuity and Equity Indexed annuity insurance products, life insurance, health and LTC.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

July 11, 2016 - Present

BANKERS LIFE ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 901 Bruce Rd Ste 140, Chico, CA 95928

RIA

CRD#: 281285

Chico, CA

Current

May 26, 2016 - Present

BANKERS LIFE SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 901 Bruce Road #140, Chico, CA 95928

CRD#: 173962

Chico, CA

Past

June 26, 2015 - May 27, 2016

CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 4095

NEW YORK, NY

Past

October 9, 1996 - February 6, 2001

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 14251

SPRINGFIELD, MA

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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BANKERS LIFE ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

BANKERS LIFE | BL ADVISORY SERVICES, INC | BANKERS LIFE ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 281285 / SEC#: 801-106953

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/18/2015 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.

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.

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California
(5/26/2016)

IAR

California
(7/11/2016)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 3/18/2005

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 11/1/1996

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 4/27/2011

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 10/8/1996

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 26

Date: 10/1/2001

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Principal Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

BANKERS LIFE ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

BANKERS LIFE | BL ADVISORY SERVICES, INC | BANKERS LIFE ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 281285 / SEC#: 801-106953

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/18/2015 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

303 E. Wacker Drive 5th Fl, Chicago, IL 60601

Mailing Address

Phone number

(844) 553-9083

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

384

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

BLAS WRAP BROCHURE 03012025 (2/28/2025)

BLAS-ADV-PART2A 03012025 (2/28/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	14,938
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 1,943,847,697

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Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Joseph Marvin Eckles JR.'s CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

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CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

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Primary Firm SEC Registration

BANKERS LIFE ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 3/18/2005

Series 63

Date: 11/1/1996

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 4/27/2011

Series 6

Date: 10/8/1996

Series 26

Date: 10/1/2001

FINRA

Current Firm

BANKERS LIFE ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

Contact information

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

BANKERS LIFE ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

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