Joshua P. Wells
Professional summary
Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.
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Joshua Patrick Wells, who also goes by Josh Wells, was a registered financial professional .
Joshua is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1999. Joshua had worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)
The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.
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Experience
September 14, 2020 - December 20, 2023
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
September 14, 2020 - December 20, 2023
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
November 8, 2016 - September 15, 2020
OSAIC INSTITUTIONS, INC.
November 8, 2016 - September 15, 2020
OSAIC INSTITUTIONS, INC.
January 31, 2014 - November 22, 2016
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
January 31, 2014 - November 22, 2016
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
April 2, 2013 - November 4, 2013
SANTANDER SECURITIES LLC
April 2, 2013 - November 4, 2013
SANTANDER SECURITIES LLC
July 1, 2010 - March 25, 2013
MID ATLANTIC FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, INC.
July 1, 2010 - March 25, 2013
NEWEDGE SECURITIES, LLC
July 2, 2008 - July 8, 2010
PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC
July 2, 2008 - July 8, 2010
PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC
May 27, 2008 - July 22, 2008
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
May 27, 2008 - July 22, 2008
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
August 9, 2004 - May 27, 2008
IFMG SECURITIES, INC.
August 4, 2004 - May 27, 2008
IFMG SECURITIES, INC.
February 19, 2003 - July 7, 2004
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
October 10, 2002 - July 7, 2004
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
July 30, 1999 - October 8, 2002
PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC
Primary Firm SEC Registration

LPL FINANCIAL LLC
CRD#: 6413 / SEC#: 801-10970, 8-17668
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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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