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Joseph S. Ushio

IKIGAI WEALTH
Seattle, WA 98101
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CRD#: 4132504
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Professional summary


Joseph Samuel Ushio, who also goes by Sam Ushio, is a registered financial advisor currently at IKIGAI WEALTH located in Seattle, Washington.

Joseph is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Joseph has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Yes

Aliases


Sam Ushio

Other business activities


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1. the name of the other business: GvG17 LLC DBA Ikigai Lab 2. whether the business is investment-related: No 3. the address of the other business: 500 Yale N., Seattle, WA 98109 4. the nature of the other business: Coaching, Consulting, and Retreats 5. your position, title, or relationship with the other business: Principal 6. the start date of your relationship: July 14, 2017 7. the approximate number of hours/month you devote to the other business: 12 hours/month 8. the number of hours you devote to the other business during securities trading hours: 2 hours/month 9. and briefly describe your duties relating to the other business: Deliver coaching, consulting, and experiential retreats with an emphasis on the Japanese concept of ikigai. 1. the name of the other business: Connect3x, Public Benefit Corporation 2. whether the business is investment-related: No 3. the address of the other business: 500 Yale N., Seattle, WA 98109 4. the nature of the other business: Organizational Design 5. your position, title, or relationship with the other business: President and Chief Ikigai Officer 6. the start date of your relationship: April 28, 2021 7. the approximate number of hours/month you devote to the other business: 120 hours/month 8. the number of hours you devote to the other business during securities trading hours: 60 hours/month 9. and briefly describe your duties relating to the other business: Lead Connect3x's strategy to deliver well-being solutions to support organizations focused on a culture of engaged, thriving employees.

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

October 1, 2019 - Present

IKIGAI WEALTH

Office #1: 1201 3rd Avenue #2200, Seattle, WA 98101
RIA
CRD#: 304959
Seattle, WA
Past

July 27, 2009 - July 20, 2017

RUSSELL INVESTMENTS FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 21771
SEATTLE, WA
Past

June 29, 2007 - May 6, 2008

RUSSELL INVESTMENTS

RIA
CRD#: 105734
TACOMA, WA
Past

January 11, 2005 - June 29, 2007

RUSSELL INVESTMENTS

RIA
CRD#: 105734
TACOMA, WA
Past

October 28, 2004 - May 6, 2008

RUSSELL INVESTMENTS FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 21771
TACOMA, WA
Past

January 15, 2003 - October 4, 2004

STRONG CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC

RIA
CRD#: 106638
MENOMONEE FALLS, WI
Past

September 8, 2000 - October 4, 2004

STRONG INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15658
MENOMONEE FALLS, WI

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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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
Washington
(10/1/2019)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 1/14/2003
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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IKIGAI WEALTH
IKIGAI WEALTH | IKIGAI WEALTH LLC

CRD#: 304959 / SEC#:

Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/1/2019 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
1201 3rd Avenue #2200, Seattle, WA 98101
Mailing Address
Phone number
(206) 771-9258
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1

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Company Information


IKIGAI WEALTH

CRD#: 304959Seattle, WA 98101

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