Joseph Nicholas Grabar III

Joseph N. Grabar

FORTRESS PRIVATE LEDGER
Raleigh, NC 27612
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CRD#: 2776181
Joseph Nicholas Grabar III

Professional summary


Joseph Nicholas Grabar III, AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CLU®, who also goes by Joe Grabar III, Joseph Nicholas III Grabar, Joseph Grabar Iii, is a registered financial advisor currently at FORTRESS PRIVATE LEDGER, LLC located in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Joseph is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. Joseph has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 52TO, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 14, Series 4, Series 53 and Series 24 exams.

Question & Answer


What are your service offerings?
Retirement Planning
Investment Planning
Estate Planning
Comprehensive Financial Planni...
Insurance Planning
Education Planning
Tax Planning
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Joe Grabar Iii | Joseph Nicholas Iii Grabar | Joseph Grabar Iii

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Experience


Current

August 16, 2018 - Present

FORTRESS PRIVATE LEDGER, LLC

Office #1: 3110 Edwards Mill Rd Suite 200, Raleigh, NC 27612Office #2: 3110 Edwards Mill Rd Ste 200, Raleigh, NC 27612Office #3: 3110 Edwards Mill Rd Suite 200, Raleigh, NC 27612
RIA
BD
CRD#: 290298
Raleigh, NC
Current

August 27, 2018 - Present

FORTRESS PRIVATE LEDGER, LLC

Office #1: 3110 Edwards Mill Rd Suite 200, Raleigh, NC 27612Office #2: 3110 Edwards Mill Rd, Ste 200, Raleigh, NC 27612Office #3: 3110 Edwards Mill Rd Ste 200, Raleigh, NC 27612
RIA
BD
CRD#: 290298
Raleigh, NC
Past

November 30, 2011 - August 24, 2018

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
RALEIGH, NC
Past

November 30, 2011 - August 24, 2018

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
RALEIGH, NC
Past

February 16, 2006 - December 1, 2011

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 2881
RALEIGH, NC
Past

September 6, 1996 - January 1, 2002

ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 8158
MILWAUKEE, WI
Past

September 6, 1996 - December 1, 2011

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 2881
RALEIGH, NC

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".
FP
FORTRESS PRIVATE LEDGER, LLC
ABUNDANCE NC | THE JEFFREY GROUP | JG3, LLC | JAVELIN 19 OPPORTUNITY ZONE ADVISORS | HOMETOWN RETIREMENT STRATEGIES | FORTRESS RETIREMENT PLAN ADVISORS | FORTRESS PRIVATE LEDGER, LLC | FORTRESS PRIVATE LEDGER | FORTRESS PHYSICIANS | FORTRESS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | FORTRESS FINANCIAL PARTNERS | FORTRESS ADVISOR NETWORK | COLLEGIATE FINANCIAL GROUP | BEST INTEREST WEALTH PLANNING, LLC | AXIOM CONSULTING GROUP | ARCHER

CRD#: 290298 / SEC#: 801-118075, 8-70027

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/18/2020 Approved)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/28/2020 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/27/2020 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Atlanta district office)

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.
RR
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.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Alabama
(6/24/2025)
RR
Arizona
(3/24/2025)
RR
California
(5/8/2020)
IAR
California
(6/29/2023)
RR
Colorado
(11/30/2023)
RR
Florida
(7/17/2020)
RR
Georgia
(1/18/2019)
RR
Indiana
(2/18/2026)
RR
Maryland
(2/12/2026)
RR
Michigan
(7/11/2025)
RR
Minnesota
(5/22/2024)
RR
Nevada
(3/4/2025)
RR
New Jersey
(4/9/2019)
RR
New York
(1/22/2026)
RR
North Carolina
(8/29/2018)
IAR
North Carolina
(8/31/2018)
RR
South Carolina
(1/2/2019)
RR
South Dakota
(1/15/2026)
RR
Tennessee
(1/22/2019)
IAR
Texas
(8/16/2018)
RR
Texas
(2/7/2019)
RR
Virginia
(1/25/2019)
RR
Washington
(9/20/2023)
RR
Wyoming
(1/26/2026)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 9/11/2006
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Municipal Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 14
Date: 1/2/2023
Compliance Officer Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


FP
FORTRESS PRIVATE LEDGER, LLC
ABUNDANCE NC | THE JEFFREY GROUP | JG3, LLC | JAVELIN 19 OPPORTUNITY ZONE ADVISORS | HOMETOWN RETIREMENT STRATEGIES | FORTRESS RETIREMENT PLAN ADVISORS | FORTRESS PRIVATE LEDGER, LLC | FORTRESS PRIVATE LEDGER | FORTRESS PHYSICIANS | FORTRESS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | FORTRESS FINANCIAL PARTNERS | FORTRESS ADVISOR NETWORK | COLLEGIATE FINANCIAL GROUP | BEST INTEREST WEALTH PLANNING, LLC | AXIOM CONSULTING GROUP | ARCHER

CRD#: 290298 / SEC#: 801-118075, 8-70027

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/18/2020 Approved)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/28/2020 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/27/2020 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Atlanta district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
3110 Edwards Mill Rd, Ste 200 Suite 200, Raleigh, NC 27612
Mailing Address
3110 Edwards Mill Rd, Ste 200, Raleigh, NC 27612
Phone number
(919) 322-2762
Established
North Carolina since 11/17/2017
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
26

SEC notice filing (19 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (34 States and Territories)


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Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
THE JOSEPH N. GRABAR, III REVOCABLE TRUST DATED MAY 14, 2004OWNER
GURE, CHRISTOPHER JOSEPHOWNER6339890
CARTER, ANA RFINOP/CFO/PFO/POO4424794
GRABAR, JOSEPH NICHOLAS IIICEO/CCO/TRUSTEE2776181

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,115
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 346,106,253

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Company Information


FORTRESS PRIVATE LEDGER, LLC

CRD#: 290298Raleigh, NC 27612

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