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Joshua E. Bretl

WELLMENT FINANCIAL
Elmhurst, IL 60126
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CRD#: 4341633
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Professional summary

Joshua Edward Bretl is a registered financial advisor currently at WELLMENT FINANCIAL located in Elmhurst, Illinois.

Joshua is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2001. Joshua has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

January 6, 2015 - Present

WELLMENT FINANCIAL

Office #1: 444 N. York Street, Elmhurst, IL 60126
RIA
CRD#: 166746
Elmhurst, IL
Past

January 15, 2008 - December 31, 2013

GWN SECURITIES INC.

RIA
CRD#: 128929
ELMHURST, IL
Past

January 15, 2008 - December 31, 2013

GWN SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 128929
ELMHURST, IL
Past

July 18, 2007 - January 30, 2008

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10299
ELMHURST, IL
Past

July 18, 2007 - January 30, 2008

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 10299
ELMHURST, IL
Past

November 14, 2006 - July 18, 2007

LEGACY ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 111027
ELMHURST, IL
Past

November 14, 2006 - July 18, 2007

LEGACY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 38697
ELMHURST, IL
Past

May 12, 2005 - November 6, 2006

BROOKLIGHT PLACE SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 15764
ELMHURST, IL
Past

May 12, 2005 - November 6, 2006

BROOKLIGHT PLACE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15764
ELMHURST, IL
Past

May 3, 2004 - July 13, 2005

RESULTS ONE FINANCIAL, LLC.

RIA
CRD#: 109269
ELMHURST, IL
Past

May 30, 2003 - May 9, 2005

WATERSTONE FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10078
BOSTON, MA
Past

June 17, 2002 - January 10, 2003

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 2881
MILWAUKEE, WI
Past

March 14, 2001 - May 7, 2002

WATERSTONE FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10078
BOSTON, MA

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".
WF
WELLMENT FINANCIAL
FSR CPA'S LTD | WELLMENT FINANCIAL | FSR WEALTH STRATEGIES | FSR WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LTD. | FSR INSURANCE PLANNING LTD

CRD#: 166746 / SEC#: 801-122241

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/7/2021 Approved)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/7/2021 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/15/2021 Terminated)

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
(1/6/2015)
IAR
Texas
(5/2/2025)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 10/23/2003
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 3/15/2001
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 7/8/2003
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 3/13/2001
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Current Firm

WF
WELLMENT FINANCIAL
FSR CPA'S LTD | WELLMENT FINANCIAL | FSR WEALTH STRATEGIES | FSR WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LTD. | FSR INSURANCE PLANNING LTD

CRD#: 166746 / SEC#: 801-122241

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/7/2021 Approved)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/7/2021 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/15/2021 Terminated)
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Contact information

Main Address
444 N. York Street, Elmhurst, IL 60126
Mailing Address
Phone number
(630) 993-8200
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
21

SEC notice filing (6 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

WELLMENT FINANCIAL ADV 2A (2/5/2026)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts1,266
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 312,671,001

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Company Information

WELLMENT FINANCIAL

CRD#: 166746Elmhurst, IL 60126

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