Joseph R. Ehler
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.
Joseph Richard Ehler, who also goes by J R Ehler, Joe R Ehler, was a registered financial professional .
Joseph is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1998. Joseph had worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, SIE, Series 7, Series 10, Series 9, Series 24 and Series 27 exams.
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Other business activities
CRS (Client Relationship Summary)
The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.
Certified licenses
Experience
April 5, 2016 - November 15, 2019
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
April 5, 2016 - November 15, 2019
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
October 7, 2015 - April 7, 2016
INLAND SECURITIES CORPORATION
March 16, 2015 - September 15, 2015
CREDO WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC.
February 7, 2013 - April 30, 2014
ARETE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC
February 7, 2013 - April 30, 2014
ARETE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
February 20, 2006 - February 9, 2011
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
April 1, 2005 - July 3, 2006
IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
April 1, 2005 - February 9, 2011
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
May 6, 2004 - July 9, 2004
OSAIC WEALTH, INC.
October 27, 2003 - April 30, 2004
NSA SECURITIES CORPORATION
May 11, 1999 - July 14, 1999
PEREGRINE FINANCIALS & SECURITIES, INC.
September 8, 1998 - November 17, 1998
PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.
Primary Firm SEC Registration

LPL FINANCIAL LLC
CRD#: 6413 / SEC#: 801-10970, 8-17668
State Registrations and Notice Filings
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Exams
Current Firm

LPL FINANCIAL LLC
CRD#: 6413 / SEC#: 801-10970, 8-17668
Contact information
SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
Documents
Part 2 Brochures
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| LPL HOLDINGS, INC. | MANAGING MEMBER | |
| AUDETTE, MATTHEW JON | PRESIDENT AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 4003349 |
| ENYEDI, MATTHEW KLAUS | MANAGING DIRECTOR, NATIONAL SALES | 4194266 |
| GATES, GREGORY | MANAGING DIRECTOR, CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER | 7069201 |
| JAMBUSARIA, ANERI | MANAGING DIRECTOR LPL SERVICES GROUP | 7248335 |
| MALFITANO, STEVEN THOMAS | SVP, FINANCE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT AND PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER | 3178848 |
| MCHALE, JAMES | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 6052977 |
| RICKETTS, JUDITH KOHOSKIE | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, OPERATIONS AND PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER | 2758924 |
| SIMONICH, BRENT BLAIN | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF RISK OFFICER | 3254859 |
| STEINMEIER, RICHARD C | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND DIRECTOR | 5109512 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 2,369,378 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 618,922,975,737 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 208 |
| Arbitration | 58 |
| Bond | 4 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 06/25/2025 | ||
| 07/19/2024 | ||
| 11/09/2023 |
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