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Joseph A. Montanaro

GAP FINANCIAL SERVICES OR GAP FINANCIAL
FAIR OAKS RANCH, TX
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CRD#: 2546723
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Joseph Arnold Montanaro JRGAP FINANCIAL SERVICES OR GAP FINANCIAL

Professional summary


Joseph Arnold Montanaro JR, CFP®, who also goes by Jr Joseph Arnold Montanaro, is a registered financial advisor currently at GAP FINANCIAL SERVICES OR GAP FINANCIAL located in Fair Oaks Ranch, Texas.

Joseph is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1994. Joseph has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63 and Series 7 exams.

At a Glance


Always Fiduciary

Aliases


Jr Joseph Arnold Montanaro

Other business activities


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Certified licenses


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CFP®

Experience


Current

January 19, 2026 - Present

GAP FINANCIAL SERVICES OR GAP FINANCIAL

RIA
CRD#: 288703
FAIR OAKS RANCH, TX
Past

January 8, 2018 - June 19, 2020

USAA INVESTMENT SERVICES COMPANY

RIA
CRD#: 5475
SAN ANTONIO, TX
Past

February 7, 2014 - January 8, 2018

USAA FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES

RIA
CRD#: 106352
SAN ANTONIO, TX
Past

February 7, 2014 - August 15, 2014

USAA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 129035
SAN ANTONIO, TX
Past

January 7, 2004 - February 17, 2012

USAA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 129035
SAN ANTONIO, TX
Past

January 22, 2003 - March 12, 2012

USAA FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES

RIA
CRD#: 106352
SAN ANTONIO, TX
Past

January 22, 2003 - December 31, 2003

USAA INVESTMENT SERVICES COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 5475
SAN ANTONIO, TX
Past

October 31, 1995 - December 20, 2002

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6363
LEAVENSWORTH, KS
Past

October 20, 1994 - December 20, 2002

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

October 20, 1994 - December 20, 2002

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN

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
Texas
(1/19/2026)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 9/11/1996
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


GAP FINANCIAL SERVICES OR GAP FINANCIAL
GAP FINANCIAL SERVICES OR GAP FINANCIAL
GAP FINANCIAL SERVICES | GAP FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC | GAP FINANCIAL SERVICES OR GAP FINANCIAL

CRD#: 288703 / SEC#:

Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/7/2018 Approved)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/28/2017 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
Austin, TX
Mailing Address
Phone number
(877) 437-2765
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
6

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts89
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 98,630,421

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Company Information


GAP FINANCIAL SERVICES OR GAP FINANCIAL

GAP FINANCIAL SERVICES OR GAP FINANCIAL

CRD#: 288703Fair Oaks Ranch, TX

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