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John P. Joliet

AMERICAN DISCOVERY ADVISORS
Los Angeles, CA 90025
CRD#: 2769030
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John Paul JolietAMERICAN DISCOVERY ADVISORS

Professional summary


Working from Los Angeles, John Paul Joliet has been with American Discovery Advisors, LLC since 2018. He holds securities industry licenses: SIE (entry-level exam), Series 7 (permission to sell securities), Series 24 (manager/principal license), and Series 14 (compliance officer qualification). He previously worked at Moelis & Company, UBS, Credit Suisse First Boston, and Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette, giving him broad industry experience. Many clients seek his help to understand investment choices or to navigate regulatory and compliance questions. He is registered with FINRA and authorized to operate in California and Nevada.

Aliases


John P Joliet

Other business activities


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No other business activities are reported for John Paul Joliet. In plain terms, he does not list any outside jobs or additional business roles beyond his firm registration that could influence his recommendations. Because there are no reported insurance, tax, legal, or real estate roles, there is no indicated overlap that might affect services in those areas. If an outside role did exist, it could create incentives tied to another employer, so clients should expect that he is required to prioritize their interests.

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

September 26, 2018 - Present

AMERICAN DISCOVERY ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 11150 Santa Monica Blvd. Suite 1425, Los Angeles, CA 90025Office #2: 11150 Santa Monica Blvd, Ste 1425, Los Angeles, CA 90025
BD
CRD#: 287488
Los Angeles, CA
Past

May 13, 2010 - May 12, 2016

MOELIS & COMPANY LLC

BD
CRD#: 145115
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

July 11, 2001 - May 6, 2010

UBS SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7654
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

December 18, 2000 - March 22, 2001

CREDIT SUISSE SECURITIES (USA) LLC

BD
CRD#: 816
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 28, 1997 - December 18, 2000

PERSHING LLC

BD
CRD#: 7560
JERSEY CITY, NJ

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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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
(11/26/2018)
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Nevada
(1/28/2022)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
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Series 63
Date: 11/12/2018
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
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Series 14
Date: 1/2/2023
Compliance Officer Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
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FINRA

Current Firm


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AMERICAN DISCOVERY ADVISORS, LLC
AMERICAN DISCOVERY ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 287488 / SEC#: , 8-69899

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Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Los Angeles district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
11150 Santa Monica Blvd, Ste 1425, Los Angeles, CA 90025
Mailing Address
11150 Santa Monica Blvd, Ste 1425, Los Angeles, CA 90025
Phone number
(310) 968-6755
Established
Delaware since 10/11/2016
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (4 States and Territories)


Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
JOLIET FAMILY TRUST DTD 10/10/08MEMBER
WEBBER TRUST AGREEMENT DTD MARCH 15 2004MEMBER
GOLDMAN, SUSAN GOODELLCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2655210
JOLIET, JOHN PAULPRESIDENT, TRUSTEE2769030
KINZER, CAROL ANNCFO/FINOP/PFO/POO4519471
WEBBER, BRIAN MCEO, TRUSTEE2390733

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Company Information


AMERICAN DISCOVERY ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 287488Los Angeles, CA 90025

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