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Joseph Patrick Downs

Joseph Patrick Downs

CFP®
CRD# 2416480·Registered 1993 - 2024
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Professional Summary

Joseph Patrick Downs, CFP® was a registered financial advisor. Joseph was a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance 1993 - 2024. Joseph had worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63 and Series 7 exams.

At a Glance

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Contact Information

No current employment

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial PlannerSince 2007

Years of Experience

33 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

REALITY FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 143352
RIA
Sarasota, FL
April 5, 2007 - December 13, 2024
MOMENTUM INDEPENDENT NETWORK INC.·CRD# 17587
RIA
Sarasota, FL
October 6, 2004 - March 5, 2007
MOMENTUM INDEPENDENT NETWORK INC.·CRD# 17587
BD
Sarasota, FL
September 30, 2004 - March 5, 2007
CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 13941
RIA
Sarasota, FL
January 31, 2002 - September 29, 2004
CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 13941
BD
Waverly, IA
January 31, 2002 - September 29, 2004
NATIONWIDE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORPORATION·CRD# 7110
BD
Columbus, OH
September 7, 2000 - June 7, 2001
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.·CRD# 39543
BD
Fairfield, IA
April 3, 2000 - September 5, 2000
NATIONWIDE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORPORATION·CRD# 7110
BD
Columbus, OH
October 19, 1994 - March 31, 2000
WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 15840
BD
El Segundo, CA
November 12, 1993 - October 4, 1994

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Current Firm

REALITY FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES, LLC
REALITY FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES, LLC

DOWNS, JOSEPH P | REALITY FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 143352 / SEC#: 801-134520
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/13/2025 Approved)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Florida (12/1/2025 Terminated)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

Contact Information

Main Address

3947 Clark Road, Sarasota, FL 34233

Phone Number

(941) 366-5700

# of Employees

2

SEC notice filing (1 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 1 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

REALITY FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES, LLC FORM ADV PART 2A - MAR 2026 (3/20/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

477

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$125,936,912

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Other business activities

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Primary Firm SEC Registration

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REALITY FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES, LLC
REALITY FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES, LLC

DOWNS, JOSEPH P | REALITY FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 143352 / SEC#: 801-134520
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/13/2025 Approved)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Florida (12/1/2025 Terminated)
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State Registrations and Notice Filings

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Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Jun 2000About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Nov 1993About the Series 63 exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Nov 1993About the Series 7 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

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