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Joseph B. Elliott

INDEPENDENCE SQUARE HOLDINGS
King Of Prussia, PA 19406
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CRD#: 2498039
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Professional summary

Joseph Black Elliott, CFP®, who also goes by Dusty Elliott, Joseph Black Elliott III, is a registered financial advisor currently at INDEPENDENCE SQUARE HOLDINGS, LLC located in King Of Prussia, Pennsylvania.

Joseph is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1995. Joseph has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

Dusty Elliott | Joseph Black Elliott Iii

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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CFP®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 2007

Experience

Current

January 21, 2020 - Present

INDEPENDENCE SQUARE HOLDINGS, LLC

Office #1: 150 South Warner Road Suite 300, King Of Prussia, PA 19406
RIA
CRD#: 300139
King Of Prussia, PA
Past

July 2, 2019 - July 15, 2019

INDEPENDENCE SQUARE HOLDINGS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 300139
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA
Past

August 14, 2012 - March 4, 2026

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA
Past

May 25, 2012 - January 14, 2020

PRIVATE ADVISOR GROUP, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 155216
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA
Past

May 2, 2007 - March 4, 2026

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA
Past

January 28, 2005 - May 8, 2007

OSAIC FS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3870
BRYN MAWR, PA
Past

August 15, 2001 - November 1, 2004

EQUITY SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 265
MONTPELIER, VT
Past

November 17, 1995 - August 1, 2001

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 615
NEW YORK, NY

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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IS
INDEPENDENCE SQUARE HOLDINGS, LLC
BARNES LANE ADVISORS LLC | TOUEY & COMPANY | THE PLAN ADVOCATE | STRATAVEST | SCHERZER FINANCIAL | MULVANEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MILANEK FAMILY WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | INDEPENDENCE SQUARE HOLDINGS, LLC | INDEPENDENCE SQUARE ASSET MANAGEMENT | INDEPENDENCE SQUARE ADVISORS | BRENTON STRANSKY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BRENTON PRIVATE WEALTH ADVISORS

CRD#: 300139 / SEC#: 801-116750

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/7/2019 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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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
Pennsylvania
(1/21/2020)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 11/16/1995
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 1/10/2011
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 11/16/1995
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 3/5/2019
General Securities Principal Examination

Current Firm

IS
INDEPENDENCE SQUARE HOLDINGS, LLC
BARNES LANE ADVISORS LLC | TOUEY & COMPANY | THE PLAN ADVOCATE | STRATAVEST | SCHERZER FINANCIAL | MULVANEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MILANEK FAMILY WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | INDEPENDENCE SQUARE HOLDINGS, LLC | INDEPENDENCE SQUARE ASSET MANAGEMENT | INDEPENDENCE SQUARE ADVISORS | BRENTON STRANSKY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BRENTON PRIVATE WEALTH ADVISORS

CRD#: 300139 / SEC#: 801-116750

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/7/2019 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
150 South Warner Road Suite 300, King Of Prussia, PA 19406
Mailing Address
Phone number
(610) 520-1500
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
37

SEC notice filing (26 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A APPENDIX 1 WRAP FEE PROGRAM BROCHURE (3/31/2025)
FORM ADV PART 2A FIRM BROCHURE (3/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts3,985
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,488,010,409

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Company Information

INDEPENDENCE SQUARE HOLDINGS, LLC

CRD#: 300139King Of Prussia, PA 19406

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