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Joel Suarez

Joel Suarez

CFP®
MARINER INDEPENDENT
Lubbock, TX
·CRD# 3244934·27 years experience

Professional Summary

Joel Suarez, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at MARINER INDEPENDENT located in Lubbock, Texas. Joel is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1999. Joel has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial PlannerSince 2016

Years of Experience

27 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

MARINER INDEPENDENT·CRD# 305418
RIA
611 University Avenue Suite 240, Lubbock, TX 79401
November 7, 2022 - Present
VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.·CRD# 2882
RIA
Lubbock, TX
January 3, 2011 - November 10, 2022
VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.·CRD# 2882
BD
Lubbock, TX
January 3, 2011 - November 10, 2022
VOYA FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC·CRD# 34815
RIA
Lubbock, TX
January 31, 2007 - January 3, 2011
VOYA FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC·CRD# 34815
BD
Lubbock, TX
January 31, 2007 - January 3, 2011
VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.·CRD# 42803
RIA
Lubbock, TX
April 9, 2002 - February 6, 2007
VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.·CRD# 42803
BD
Lubbock, TX
April 3, 2002 - February 6, 2007
UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.·CRD# 8174
BD
Weehawken, NJ
January 11, 2002 - February 11, 2002
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED·CRD# 7691
BD
New York, NY
August 14, 1999 - October 26, 2001

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Current Firm

MI
MARINER INDEPENDENT

ABUNDANT LIFE FINANCIAL | XTRAMILE FINANCIAL GROUP | XMC WEALTH MANAGEMENT | WEALTH WITH OPTIONS | VALUE87 INVESTMENT PARTNERS | VAIL CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | TOTAL WEALTH SERVICES | STRATEGIC PATH RETIREMENT | STERLING PRIVATE WEALTH | SIDEBAR ADVISORS | SEVEN MILE ADVISORY | ROLLING HILLS ADVISORS | REGENT PRIVATE WEALTH | RATIONAL WEALTH SOLUTIONS | PROMONTORY WEALTH | PRECISE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PHALANX VFO, LLC | PAX FINANCIAL ADVISORS | PACE WEALTH ADVISORS LLC | OLDFIELD WEALTH PARTNERS | OCEAN PATH ADVISORS | OCEAN HEIGHTS ADVISORS | NELSON WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | NARROW GATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MONARCH PRIVATE WEALTH GROUP | MAYS WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | MAURO CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | MARINER PLATFORM SOLUTIONS, LLC | MARINER PLATFORM SOLUTIONS | MARINER INDEPENDENT | MARINER ADVISOR NETWORK | MARINER | LOGARUS WEALTH SOLUTIONS | LOCKKEEPER WEALTH PARTNERS | LINDENBERG FINANCIAL PLANNING | LAKE LIFE FINANCIAL PLANNING | KONA FINANCIAL PLANNING | KLINK WEALTH ADVISORS | KINNEY MUNRO WEALTH ADVISORS | KADIMA WEALTH | JOOY WEALTH | INVESTTAX WEALTH ADVISERS | INTERSECT WEALTH ADVISORS | INFINITY WEALTH COMPANY | IMPERIO WEALTH ADVISORS | GROWING LEGACIES | FORTITUDE FINANCIAL PARTNERS | FOOTHILL WEALTH ADVISORS | EXIT 59 ADVISORY | ECLECTIC WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CONNECT WEALTH GROUP | CONFLUENCE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CONFIDO ADVICE & INVESTMENTS | CARY FINANCIAL PLANNING | CARBON WEALTH ADVISORS | CAPLAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | CAMDEN INVESTMENT CO | BRANCH PARTNERS, LLC | ARCHIWEALTH | ALINITY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | AGT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ADVICEPERIOD

CRD#: 305418 / SEC#: 801-117332
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/12/2019 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

5700 West 112th Street Suite 500, Overland Park, KS 66211

Phone Number

(913) 904-5700

# of Employees

161

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 51 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

MARINER INDEPENDENT ADV PART 2A (6/10/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

14,426

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$7,341,763,312

Accountant Surprise Examination Report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
09/25/2025Cover PageReport
11/05/2024Cover PageReport
12/15/2023Cover PageReport

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Other business activities

Information obtained from regulatory filings. Advisors can request corrections through their firm or regulator.

Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.

1) NAME OF ENTITY: INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT; Yes; 611 UNIVERSITY AVE STE 240; LUBBOCK; TX; 79401; FIXED INSURANCE SALES; INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT; 11/29/2010; 2; 2; SELL FIXED BUSINESS: ANNUITIES-INCLUDING FIXED INDEX ANNUITIES,LTC,LIFE INSURANCE AND TERM POLICIES| 2) MONARCH PRIVATE WEALTH; LUBBOCK, TX; SHAREHOLDER; OFFERING INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES THROUGH MARINER PLATFORM SOLUTIONS; START DATE 11/2022; 160 HRS/MONTH AND DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS.

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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".
MI
MARINER INDEPENDENT

ABUNDANT LIFE FINANCIAL | XTRAMILE FINANCIAL GROUP | XMC WEALTH MANAGEMENT | WEALTH WITH OPTIONS | VALUE87 INVESTMENT PARTNERS | VAIL CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | TOTAL WEALTH SERVICES | STRATEGIC PATH RETIREMENT | STERLING PRIVATE WEALTH | SIDEBAR ADVISORS | SEVEN MILE ADVISORY | ROLLING HILLS ADVISORS | REGENT PRIVATE WEALTH | RATIONAL WEALTH SOLUTIONS | PROMONTORY WEALTH | PRECISE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PHALANX VFO, LLC | PAX FINANCIAL ADVISORS | PACE WEALTH ADVISORS LLC | OLDFIELD WEALTH PARTNERS | OCEAN PATH ADVISORS | OCEAN HEIGHTS ADVISORS | NELSON WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | NARROW GATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MONARCH PRIVATE WEALTH GROUP | MAYS WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | MAURO CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | MARINER PLATFORM SOLUTIONS, LLC | MARINER PLATFORM SOLUTIONS | MARINER INDEPENDENT | MARINER ADVISOR NETWORK | MARINER | LOGARUS WEALTH SOLUTIONS | LOCKKEEPER WEALTH PARTNERS | LINDENBERG FINANCIAL PLANNING | LAKE LIFE FINANCIAL PLANNING | KONA FINANCIAL PLANNING | KLINK WEALTH ADVISORS | KINNEY MUNRO WEALTH ADVISORS | KADIMA WEALTH | JOOY WEALTH | INVESTTAX WEALTH ADVISERS | INTERSECT WEALTH ADVISORS | INFINITY WEALTH COMPANY | IMPERIO WEALTH ADVISORS | GROWING LEGACIES | FORTITUDE FINANCIAL PARTNERS | FOOTHILL WEALTH ADVISORS | EXIT 59 ADVISORY | ECLECTIC WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CONNECT WEALTH GROUP | CONFLUENCE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CONFIDO ADVICE & INVESTMENTS | CARY FINANCIAL PLANNING | CARBON WEALTH ADVISORS | CAPLAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | CAMDEN INVESTMENT CO | BRANCH PARTNERS, LLC | ARCHIWEALTH | ALINITY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | AGT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ADVICEPERIOD

CRD#: 305418 / SEC#: 801-117332
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/12/2019 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.
IAR
Texas
(11/7/2022)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 66 — Uniform Combined State Law Examination

Passed Sep 1999About the Series 66 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Aug 1999About the Series 7 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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