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Joseph E. Fortunato

HIGHPOINT PLANNING PARTNERS
Palatine, IL 60067
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CRD#: 3079306
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Professional summary


Joseph Edward Fortunato, CFP®, who also goes by Joseph E Fortunato, is a registered financial advisor currently at HIGHPOINT PLANNING PARTNERS located in Palatine, Illinois.

Joseph is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2001. Joseph has worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Joseph E Fortunato

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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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®
CFP®

Experience


Current

June 6, 2024 - Present

HIGHPOINT PLANNING PARTNERS

Office #1: 220 North Smith Street Suite 305, Palatine, IL 60067
RIA
CRD#: 316636
Palatine, IL
Past

July 19, 2021 - July 31, 2024

VANTAGE FINANCIAL PARTNERS LIMITED

RIA
CRD#: 123351
Arlington Heights, IL
Past

January 15, 2020 - November 18, 2020

HIGHTOWER ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 145323
Chicago, IL
Past

January 7, 2020 - November 18, 2020

HIGHTOWER SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 116681
CHICAGO, IL
Past

October 20, 2017 - October 24, 2019

TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 20472
EVANSTON, IL
Past

September 15, 2017 - October 24, 2019

TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 20472
EVANSTON, IL
Past

September 21, 2016 - August 28, 2017

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 46173
DEERFIELD, IL
Past

September 30, 2011 - August 28, 2017

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 46173
DEERFIELD, IL
Past

July 8, 2010 - September 2, 2011

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 628
ANTIOCH, IL
Past

January 8, 2009 - May 25, 2010

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15296
BANNOCKBURN, IL
Past

June 20, 2007 - December 9, 2008

VP DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 3036
DOWNERS GROVE, IL
Past

September 14, 2001 - January 1, 2002

ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 8158
MILWAUKEE, WI
Past

August 22, 2001 - March 30, 2005

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 2881
MILWAUKEE, WI

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".
HP
HIGHPOINT PLANNING PARTNERS
ASPIRE DIVORCE SOLUTIONS, LLC | VERTEX PLANNING PARTNERS, LLC | VANTAGE FINANCIAL | VANDERVOORN & ASSOC | TWG WEALTH PLANNING | TWG BENEFITS | TOMORROW'S WEALTH PLANNING | THE ASSOCIATES GROUP | STONEBRIDGE WEALTH ADVISORS | SHAMROCK FINANCIAL PLANNING | SANSONE & ASSOCIATES, P.C. | SAFE HARBOR RETIREMENT CONSULTANTS, LLC | SA PIGGUSH BUSINESS & RETIREMENT PLANNING | RSM FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | ROUND HILL WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ROGER J. ENSMINGER & ASSOCIATES | R. KNAPP FINANCIAL INC | PROFESSIONAL WEALTH ADVISORS LLC | PARTNERS ADVISORS LTD. | ONPATH FINANCIAL, LLC | MIKE LYNCH, INC. | MIDWEST FAMILY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MCCABE FINANCIAL GROUP | LPL FINANCIAL | LLOYD WEALTH ADVISORS | KENNEDY FINANCIAL GROUP | KELLER PETERSON WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | KEITH E. MURPHY | J. KAHN & ASSOCIATES LLC | INTRINSIC WEALTH MANAGEMENT | INDIGO WEALTH ADVISORS | HIGHPOINT PLANNING PARTNERS | HIGHPOINT ADVISOR GROUP, LLC | HIGHPOINT ADVISOR GROUP | G/R WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC | FRICK INVESTMENT GROUP | FINANCIAL PLANNING FOR GENERATION X | EQUILIBRIUM WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ELEVATION WEALTH MANAGEMENT | EINSPAR FAMILY FINANCIAL | EBERLIN FINANCIAL SERVICES | DOAK FINANCIAL, LLC | CORE WEALTH PLANNING | CHASE ENTERPRISES FINANCIAL | CB3 FINANCIAL GROUP INC. | BLACK DIAMOND PLANNERS | BENEFIT PARTNERS FINANCIAL GROUP | ASPIRE PLANNING GROUP LLC

CRD#: 316636 / SEC#: 801-122583

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/29/2021 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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Illinois
(6/6/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 10/6/2017
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


HP
HIGHPOINT PLANNING PARTNERS
ASPIRE DIVORCE SOLUTIONS, LLC | VERTEX PLANNING PARTNERS, LLC | VANTAGE FINANCIAL | VANDERVOORN & ASSOC | TWG WEALTH PLANNING | TWG BENEFITS | TOMORROW'S WEALTH PLANNING | THE ASSOCIATES GROUP | STONEBRIDGE WEALTH ADVISORS | SHAMROCK FINANCIAL PLANNING | SANSONE & ASSOCIATES, P.C. | SAFE HARBOR RETIREMENT CONSULTANTS, LLC | SA PIGGUSH BUSINESS & RETIREMENT PLANNING | RSM FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | ROUND HILL WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ROGER J. ENSMINGER & ASSOCIATES | R. KNAPP FINANCIAL INC | PROFESSIONAL WEALTH ADVISORS LLC | PARTNERS ADVISORS LTD. | ONPATH FINANCIAL, LLC | MIKE LYNCH, INC. | MIDWEST FAMILY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MCCABE FINANCIAL GROUP | LPL FINANCIAL | LLOYD WEALTH ADVISORS | KENNEDY FINANCIAL GROUP | KELLER PETERSON WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | KEITH E. MURPHY | J. KAHN & ASSOCIATES LLC | INTRINSIC WEALTH MANAGEMENT | INDIGO WEALTH ADVISORS | HIGHPOINT PLANNING PARTNERS | HIGHPOINT ADVISOR GROUP, LLC | HIGHPOINT ADVISOR GROUP | G/R WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC | FRICK INVESTMENT GROUP | FINANCIAL PLANNING FOR GENERATION X | EQUILIBRIUM WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ELEVATION WEALTH MANAGEMENT | EINSPAR FAMILY FINANCIAL | EBERLIN FINANCIAL SERVICES | DOAK FINANCIAL, LLC | CORE WEALTH PLANNING | CHASE ENTERPRISES FINANCIAL | CB3 FINANCIAL GROUP INC. | BLACK DIAMOND PLANNERS | BENEFIT PARTNERS FINANCIAL GROUP | ASPIRE PLANNING GROUP LLC

CRD#: 316636 / SEC#: 801-122583

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/29/2021 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
2651 Warrenville Road Suite 200, Downers Grove, IL 60515
Mailing Address
Phone number
(630) 719-9222
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
104

SEC notice filing (46 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

HPAG FORM ADV PART 2A (4/8/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts13,813
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 3,999,000,000

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Company Information


HIGHPOINT PLANNING PARTNERS

CRD#: 316636Palatine, IL 60067

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