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Joseph S. Carrano

FARMERS FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS
PLEASANTON, CA 94588
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CRD#: 2850930
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Professional summary


Joseph Scott Carrano, who also goes by Joe Carrano, is a registered financial professional currently at FARMERS FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC located in Pleasanton, California.

Joseph is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1997. Joseph has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, Series 66, Series 6TO, SIE, Series 6 and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Joe Carrano

Other business activities


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CARRANO INSURANCE SERVICES; NON INVESTMENT RELATED; 1616 PLACER DRIVE, CONCORD, CA 94521; INSURANCE SERVICES; DBA UNDER CARRANO FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.; 10/07/2011; 20HR/MO; 20HR/MO; PROVIDE ADVICE AND RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING INSURANCE PRODUCTS TO CLIENTS.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

June 25, 2025 - Present

FARMERS FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC

Office #1: 6601 Owens Dr Ste 115, Pleasanton, CA 94588
BD
CRD#: 103863
PLEASANTON, CA
Past

April 14, 2017 - November 22, 2023

CARRANO FINANCIAL PLANNING, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 287989
CONCORD, CA
Past

October 6, 2014 - November 17, 2014

STATE FARM VP MANAGEMENT CORP.

BD
CRD#: 43036
CONCORD, CA
Past

January 31, 2014 - August 28, 2014

ALLSTATE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 18272
WALNUT CREEK, CA
Past

May 16, 2006 - May 30, 2008

ALLSTATE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 18272
ADDISON, IL
Past

April 20, 2004 - September 7, 2004

STATE FARM VP MANAGEMENT CORP.

BD
CRD#: 43036
BLOOMINGTON, IL
Past

March 22, 2002 - July 1, 2003

METROPOLITAN INVESTMENT SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14146
SPOKANE, WA
Past

October 8, 2001 - December 20, 2001

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

October 8, 2001 - December 20, 2001

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

May 22, 2001 - August 30, 2001

IFMG SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14416
PURCHASE, NY
Past

September 5, 1997 - May 2, 2001

AMERIPRISE ADVISOR SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5979
DETROIT, MI
Past

February 26, 1997 - August 15, 1997

ALLSTATE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 18272
LINCOLN, NE

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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

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.

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RR
California
(8/18/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 8/15/2025
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 7/21/1997
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 6/24/2025
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


FF
FARMERS FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC
FARMERS FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | FARMERS FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC

CRD#: 103863 / SEC#: 801-108217, 8-52361

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


Main Address
31051 Agoura Rd., Westlake Village, CA 91361
Mailing Address
31051 Agoura Rd., Westlake Village, CA 91361
Phone number
(818) 584-0200
Established
Nevada since 12/21/1999
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FARMERS ADV PART 2A DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (1/31/2019)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
FFS HOLDING, LLCMANAGING MEMBER
BORKIN, JOSHUA ALANCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER6536355
DAHM, CHRISTINEBOARD MEMBER8191792
DO, CHAUSECRETARY7865522
HANSON, GUY MEADEBOARD MEMBER7165729
HOHL, DOREN EUGENEBAORD MEMBER1953425
ROBINSON, TARETHA ANNCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4539081
ROBINSON, TARETHA ANNDIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS4539081
SCHEAR, ZACHARYPRESIDENT5958762
SCOTT, JANICE GALEBOARD MEMBER7909854
WILLOUGHBY, DENITA ANNETTEBOARD MEMBER2368099

Disclosures


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Company Information


FARMERS FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC

CRD#: 103863Pleasanton, CA 94588

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