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Joel R. Smolen

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CRD#: 2843407
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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.

Joel Richard Smolen, who also goes by Joe Smolen, was a registered financial professional .

Joel is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1998. Joel had worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 63 and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Joe Smolen

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

January 20, 2015 - April 8, 2016

TESSARA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 113010
LARKSPUR, CA
Past

January 24, 2001 - September 17, 2014

AXION CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 118479
SAN RAFAEL, CA
Past

December 2, 1999 - December 17, 2007

SMOLEN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

RIA
CRD#: 118624
SAN RAFAEL, CA
Past

February 2, 1998 - December 13, 1999

FOOTHILL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1027
SANTA CLARA, CA

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
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Series 63
Date: 7/21/1997
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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TESSARA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
LAWRENCE A KRAUSE & ASSOCIATES,INC. | TESSARA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC. | LAWRENCE A KRAUSE & ASSOICATES, INC.

CRD#: 113010 / SEC#: 801-118106

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Contact information


Main Address
100 Larkspur Landing Circle Suite 200, Larkspur, CA 94939
Mailing Address
Phone number
(415) 925-1100
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
2

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

TESSARA FINANCIAL ADVISORS ADV 2A (4/23/2021)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts159
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 186,803,600

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Company Information


TESSARA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 113010

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