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Joshua Ariel Lelah

Joshua A. Lelah

LELAH FINANCIAL
Riverwoods, IL 60015
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CRD#: 4228668
Joshua Ariel Lelah

Professional summary


Joshua Ariel Lelah, CFP®, who also goes by Joshua A. Lelah, is a registered financial advisor currently at LELAH FINANCIAL, LLC located in Riverwoods, Illinois.

Joshua is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2002. Joshua has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Joshua A. Lelah

Other business activities


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(1) 2007-Present: Insurance Agent/Insurance Related/Chicago, IL/Insurance/Insurance products and services via unaffiliated issuers and agencies/Involves up to 25% time each month, including during traditional business hours.//(2) 2015-Present: Rental Property/Not Investment Related/Deerfield, IL/Rental Property/Owner/Involves up to five percent time each month, including during traditional business hours.//

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Certified licenses


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CFP®

Start date: 2017

Experience


Current

May 22, 2018 - Present

LELAH FINANCIAL, LLC

Office #1: 300 Saunders Road Suite 100, Riverwoods, IL 60015
RIA
CRD#: 294223
Riverwoods, IL
Past

April 27, 2015 - February 26, 2018

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
HIGHLAND PARK, IL
Past

April 24, 2015 - February 26, 2018

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6363
HIGHLAND PARK, IL
Past

June 29, 2010 - September 12, 2013

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 2881
SKOKIE, IL
Past

June 29, 2010 - September 12, 2013

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 2881
SKOKIE, IL
Past

December 18, 2009 - April 16, 2010

NORTHERN TRUST SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7927
CHICAGO, IL
Past

October 2, 2002 - December 31, 2007

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6363
HIGHLAND PARK, IL
Past

September 18, 2002 - July 3, 2006

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

September 18, 2002 - December 31, 2007

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
HIGHLAND PARK, IL

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
(5/22/2018)
IAR
Texas
(9/9/2019)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 10/1/2002
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


LF
LELAH FINANCIAL, LLC
LELAH FINANCIAL, LLC

CRD#: 294223 / SEC#:

Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/22/2018 Approved)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/6/2019 Conditional Restricted)
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Contact information


Main Address
300 Saunders Road Suite 100, Riverwoods, IL 60015
Mailing Address
Phone number
(224) 300-6884
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts65
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 28,586,650

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Company Information


LELAH FINANCIAL, LLC

CRD#: 294223Riverwoods, IL 60015

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