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Joseph C. Godfrey
VAN CLEMENS WEALTH MANAGEMENT
Minneapolis, MN 55402
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CRD#: 3074998
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Professional summary
Joseph Charles Godfrey, who also goes by Joseph Godfrey, is a registered financial advisor currently at VAN CLEMENS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC located in Minneapolis, Minnesota and VAN CLEMENS & CO. INCORPORATED located in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Joseph is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. Joseph has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 52, Series 4, Series 53 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Joseph Godfrey
Other business activities
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1) Transformative Financial Partners LLC Position, title, or relationship: President/Owner Start date: 08/2022 Nature of other business: DBA and entity used for tax purposes for independent financial services practice Description of duties: Responsible for the direction and management of the company Address: 13275 Pennsylvania Ave. Savage, MN 55378 Investment-related: Yes Approximate number of hours/month devoted: 1 Number of hours devoted during securities trading hours: 1 2) Whitestone Partners LLC Position, title, or relationship: President/Owner Start date: 02/2015 Nature of other business: DBA and entity used for tax purposes Description of duties: Address: 13275 Pennsylvania Ave. Savage, MN 55378 Investment-related: Yes Approximate number of hours/month devoted: 0 Number of hours devoted during securities trading hours: 0 3) Good Soil Ministries Position, title, or relationship: Board Member, chair & treasurer Start date: 09/2024 Nature of other business: Non-profit ministry Description of duties: Ensure proper oversight and enable the organization to make consistent progress toward its mission. Address: 12250 122nd St. Cologne, MN 55322 Investment-related: No Approximate number of hours/month devoted: 5 Number of hours devoted during securities trading hours: 0
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
June 2, 2022 - Present
VAN CLEMENS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
Office #1: 900 2nd Avenue South Suite 1500, Minneapolis, MN 55402RIA
CRD#: 297362
Minneapolis, MN
Current
March 2, 2022 - Present
VAN CLEMENS & CO. INCORPORATED
Office #1: 900 Second Avenue South Suite 1500, Minneapolis, MN 55402Office #2: 900 Second Ave S Suite 1500, Minneapolis, MN 55402Office #3: 3601 Minnesota Drive Suite 660, Bloomington, MN 55435BD
CRD#: 6914
Minneapolis, MN
Past
December 23, 2021 - February 9, 2022
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
RIA
CRD#: 6413
SAVAGE, MN
Past
December 23, 2021 - February 9, 2022
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
BD
CRD#: 6413
SAVAGE, MN
Past
July 21, 2021 - December 22, 2021
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
RIA
CRD#: 6413
SAVAGE, MN
Past
July 21, 2021 - December 22, 2021
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
BD
CRD#: 6413
SAVAGE, MN
Past
June 26, 2009 - July 21, 2021
WADDELL & REED
RIA
CRD#: 866
SAVAGE, MN
Past
June 26, 2009 - July 21, 2021
WADDELL & REED
BD
CRD#: 866
SAVAGE, MN
Past
April 4, 2008 - June 10, 2009
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
RIA
CRD#: 6413
NEWTON, IA
Past
April 4, 2008 - June 10, 2009
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
BD
CRD#: 6413
NEWTON, IA
Past
March 28, 2003 - April 3, 2008
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 13572
SIOUX CITY, IA
Past
March 27, 2003 - April 3, 2008
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 13572
SIOUX CITY, IA
Past
August 28, 2002 - March 28, 2003
LOCUST STREET SECURITIES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 1703
NEWTON, IA
Past
April 23, 2002 - March 28, 2003
LOCUST STREET SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 1703
DES MOINES, IA
Past
January 18, 2001 - April 11, 2002
PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 1137
DES MOINES, IA
Past
March 18, 1999 - January 5, 2001
UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
BD
CRD#: 8174
WEEHAWKEN, NJ
Past
July 13, 1998 - April 14, 1999
AMERIPRISE ADVISOR SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 5979
DETROIT, MI
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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VC
VAN CLEMENS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
ABUNDANCE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | WHITNEY WEALTH GROUP | VAN CLEMENS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | VAN CLEMENS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | VAN CLEMENS FINANCIAL | TRUE NORTH WEALTH SOLUTIONS | TRANSFORMATIVE FINANCIAL PARTNERS | INSPIRE FINANCIAL SERVICES | INFORM FINANCIAL PLANNING | FUTURE-FOCUSED WEALTH | ENERGIZED RETIREMENT PLANNERS | BEYOND TANGIBLE WEALTH
CRD#: 297362 / SEC#: 801-129906
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/12/2024 Approved)California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/15/2024 Terminated)Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/15/2024 Terminated)Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/15/2024 Terminated)Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/15/2024 Terminated)North Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/15/2024 Terminated)South Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/15/2024 Terminated)Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/15/2024 Terminated)Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/15/2024 Terminated)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
California(8/5/2022)
RR
Florida(4/28/2025)
RR
Indiana(1/27/2023)
RR
Iowa(11/13/2023)
RR
Minnesota(3/2/2022)
IAR
Minnesota(6/2/2022)
RR
North Dakota(1/12/2023)
IAR
North Dakota(1/24/2023)
RR
South Dakota(1/12/2023)
IAR
South Dakota(1/23/2023)
RR
Washington(8/5/2022)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
VC
VAN CLEMENS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
ABUNDANCE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | WHITNEY WEALTH GROUP | VAN CLEMENS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | VAN CLEMENS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | VAN CLEMENS FINANCIAL | TRUE NORTH WEALTH SOLUTIONS | TRANSFORMATIVE FINANCIAL PARTNERS | INSPIRE FINANCIAL SERVICES | INFORM FINANCIAL PLANNING | FUTURE-FOCUSED WEALTH | ENERGIZED RETIREMENT PLANNERS | BEYOND TANGIBLE WEALTH
CRD#: 297362 / SEC#: 801-129906
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/12/2024 Approved)California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/15/2024 Terminated)Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/15/2024 Terminated)Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/15/2024 Terminated)Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/15/2024 Terminated)North Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/15/2024 Terminated)South Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/15/2024 Terminated)Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/15/2024 Terminated)Wisconsin
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Contact information
Main Address
900 2nd Avenue South Suite 1500, Minneapolis, MN 55402
Mailing Address
Phone number
(612) 758-9140
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
20
SEC notice filing (14 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 551 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 327,243,548 |
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