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Joseph J. Fishella

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES
Burr Ridge, IL 60527
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CRD#: 2794864
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Professional summary


Joseph James Fishella is a registered financial advisor currently at KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Burr Ridge, Illinois and KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC located in Burr Ridge, Illinois.

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 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 31 and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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.
Business Name: Bluelake Wealth Advisors. Inc Investment Related: Yes Address: 745 McClintock Dr,Ste 120 Burr Ridge IL 60527 Nature of Business: Registered Rep Activities through Kestra Investment Services, LLC using a DBA name; Insurance; Investment Advisory services through Kestra Advisory Services, LLC Position, Title or Relationship: President, financial advisor Start Date: 7/18/2016 Hours per month: 100%+ (More than 160 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 91% - 100% (127 - 140 hours) Duties: Manage book of business and operate officeBusiness Name: Kestra Advisory Services, LLC Investment Related: Yes Address: 5707 Southwest Parkway Building 2, Suite 400 Austin TX 78735 Nature of Business: Investment Advisory services through Kestra Advisory Services, LLC Position, Title or Relationship: Financial Advisor Start Date: 7/18/2016 Hours per month: 41% - 50% (65 - 80 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 21% - 30% (29 - 42 hours) Duties: creating asset allocation models for people.Business Name: BlueLake Wealth Advisors, LLC Investment Related: Yes Address: 745 McClintock Dr, ste 120 BurrRidge IL 60527 Nature of Business: Registered Rep Activities through Kestra Investment Services, LLC using a DBA name; Insurance; Investment Advisory services through Kestra Advisory Services, LLC Position, Title or Relationship: Financial Advisor Start Date: 9/15/2017 Hours per month: 100%+ (More than 160 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 91% - 100% (127 - 140 hours) Duties: Manage clients assets and help with planningBusiness Name: Joe Fishella Investment Related: No Address: 30 E Huron, Unit 2901 Chicago IL 60611 Nature of Business: Real Estate Position, Title or Relationship: owner Start Date: 5/1/2019 Hours per month: 0% - 10% (0 - 16 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 0% - 10% (0 - 14 hours) Duties: maintain unit

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Current

July 28, 2016 - Present

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 745 Mcclintock Dr Suite 120, Burr Ridge, IL 60527
RIA
CRD#: 283330
Burr Ridge, IL
Current

July 28, 2016 - Present

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 745 Mcclintock, Burr Ridge, IL 60527
BD
CRD#: 42046
Burr Ridge, IL
Past

March 18, 2005 - August 18, 2016

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

RIA
CRD#: 8174
CHICAGO, IL
Past

March 18, 2005 - August 18, 2016

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
CHICAGO, IL
Past

March 24, 1998 - March 22, 2005

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7556
CHICAGO, IL
Past

October 3, 1996 - March 22, 2005

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
PURCHASE, NY

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".
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KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC | NFP ADVISOR SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 283330 / SEC#: 801-56126

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/1998 Approved)

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
Arizona
(7/28/2016)
RR
California
(7/28/2016)
RR
Colorado
(7/28/2016)
RR
District of Columbia
(3/3/2021)
RR
Florida
(7/28/2016)
RR
Illinois
(7/28/2016)
IAR
Illinois
(7/28/2016)
RR
Indiana
(8/15/2016)
RR
Iowa
(3/16/2022)
RR
Michigan
(8/13/2020)
RR
New Jersey
(2/18/2025)
RR
New York
(7/28/2016)
RR
North Carolina
(7/28/2016)
RR
Ohio
(10/25/2016)
RR
South Carolina
(7/28/2016)
RR
Tennessee
(10/24/2022)
RR
Texas
(7/28/2016)
IAR
Texas
(7/27/2023)
RR
Washington
(6/13/2019)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 10/16/1996
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 10/24/1996
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


KA
KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC | NFP ADVISOR SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 283330 / SEC#: 801-56126

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/1998 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
5707 Southwest Parkway Building 2, Suite 400, Austin, TX 78735
Mailing Address
Phone number
(844) 553-7872
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1,299

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC BROCHURE (RETAIL CLIENTS) (10/21/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts155,482
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 60,174,309,829

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
12/23/2024
Cover Page
10/20/2023
12/21/2022

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Company Information


KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 283330Burr Ridge, IL 60527

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