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Joseph K. Champness

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CRD#: 2570113
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Joseph Kennard Champness, who also goes by Joe Champness, Joseph Champness, was a registered financial professional .

Joseph is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1997. Joseph had worked at 1 firm and has passed the Series 63, Series 65 and Series 2 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Joe Champness | Joseph Champness

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
MR. CHAMPNESS CURRENTLY IS A DIRECTOR OF COMMERCIAL CHEMICAL COMPANY, A PERSONAL HOLDING COMPANY, AND HAS BEEN SINCE 1983. IT IS AN INVESTMENT-RELATED BUSINESS LOCATED IN WILMINGTON, DELAWARE. HE IS PARTIALLY RESPONSIBLE FOR SETTING INVESTMENT POLICIES AND STRATEGIES, AND FOR OVERSEEING THEIR IMPLEMENTATION. HE SPENDS 3-4 HOURS PER MONTH AND IT IS MOSTLY DURING TRADING HOURS.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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

Certified licenses


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Experience


Past

March 13, 1997 - November 21, 2023

SMITHBRIDGE ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 106261
CHADDS FORD, PA

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
SA
SMITHBRIDGE ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.
SMITHBRIDGE ASSET MANAGEMENT INC | SMITHBRIDGE ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.

CRD#: 106261 / SEC#: 801-53667

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/16/1997 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 1/20/1995
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 2
Date: 11/25/1994
Non-Member General Securities Examination

Current Firm


SA
SMITHBRIDGE ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.
SMITHBRIDGE ASSET MANAGEMENT INC | SMITHBRIDGE ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.

CRD#: 106261 / SEC#: 801-53667

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/16/1997 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
116 Commons Court, Chadds Ford, PA 19317
Mailing Address
Phone number
(610) 361-9141
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
12

SEC notice filing (20 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A (3/26/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,061
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 665,788,590

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Company Information


SMITHBRIDGE ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.

CRD#: 106261

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