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Josh R. Laychock

NORTHEAST FINANCIAL GROUP
Allentown, PA 18104
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CRD#: 4412241
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Professional summary


Josh Robert Laychock is a registered financial advisor currently at NORTHEAST FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. located in Allentown, Pennsylvania and HERBEIN FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC located in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

Josh is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2001. Josh has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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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.
1.Northeast Financial Advisors, LLC - Josh is a 50% Partner, and the purpose of the entity is to support personal real estate ventures as well as an operating entity for other ventures. Josh spends less than 30 minutes per month on this entity. The approximate start date is 2005. 2.H&L Capital Group, LLC and H&L Capital Group II, LLC - Josh is a non-managing member to the private funds. These Private funds were created to provide alternative investment opportunities for higher net worth clients. Josh participated in one of the investments alongside the investors in the program. Josh does not solicit clients nor advises on these funds. Josh spends less than 30 minutes a month where Josh receives an update from Robert Hackenberg, the managing member of the funds. The approximate start date is January 20, 2014. 3.NEFG Capital Partners LLC - Josh is a non-managing member. NEFG Capital Partners LLC serves as the managing member of both the Capital Partners Lending Fund, LLC and Capital Partners Alt Income & Growth Fund, LLC. The entity oversees the management of the current holdings and performs the research for additional investments within each program. Josh himself is not a managing member and does not advise on the funds or solicit clients. Josh spends less than 30 minutes a month where Josh receives an update from Robert Hackenberg, the managing member of the funds. The approximate start date is October 10, 2018. 4.Capital Partners AIG Fund, LLC - Josh is a non-managing member. The Fund primarily invests in Private Notes, equity opportunities in growing businesses, and commercial real estate, with an objective of receiving income while allowing for other investments within the Fund to grow in value. The Fund offers investors alternative investment opportunities with the potential for total returns than may be available through traditional securities or bank offerings. Josh does not solicit clients nor advises on these funds. Josh spends less than 30 minutes a month where Josh receives an update from Robert Hackenberg, the managing member of the funds. The approximate start date is October 10, 2018. 5.Capital Partners Lending Fund, LLC - Josh is a non-managing member. The Fund provides loans to businesses, new ventures, and individuals in need of investment dollars for their operations, growth of their business, or personal needs. In turn, the Fund signs Promissory Notes to Lenders who are looking for alternative investment opportunities with greater income payments than may be available through traditional securities or bank offerings. Josh does not solicit clients or advise on the fund. Josh spends less than 30 minutes a month where Josh receives an update from Robert Hackenberg, the managing member of the funds. The approximate start date is October 10, 2018. 6.Fixed Life and Annuity Sales - Josh provides recommendations, solicitation, sales and servicing of fixed insurance, annuity, disability, and long-term care contracts. Josh's time commitment is about 3 hours per month. The approximate start date was September 1, 2011. 7.Brookdale Enterprises, LLC - Northeast Financial Advisors is a partner in Brookdale Enterprises, and Josh is a 50% owner of Northeast Financial Advisors. Josh is a Partner Member in the holding company for personal investments. Brookdale Enterprises invests in real estate and business for income and total return. Josh's time commitment is less than 30 minutes per month. The approximate start date is February 1, 2016. 8.Brookdale Ventures - Northeast Financial Advisors owns 40.5%, and Josh owns 50% of NEFA. Brookdale Ventures owns ~3% of Brookdale Drug & Alcohol that was sold. Entity was created for liability protection. Josh's time commitment is 0 hours per month. The approximate start date is February 1, 2016.

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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

December 17, 2009 - Present

NORTHEAST FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

Office #1: 3435 Winchester Road, Suite 102, Allentown, PA 18104Office #2: 3435 Winchester Road Suite 102, Allentown, PA 18104
RIA
CRD#: 122609
Allentown, PA
Current

September 2, 2022 - Present

HERBEIN FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

Office #1: 3435 Winchester Road Suite 102, Allentown, PA 18104
RIA
CRD#: 322194
Allentown, PA
Past

July 27, 2009 - December 31, 2024

LEIGH BALDWIN & CO., LLC

BD
CRD#: 38751
TANNERSVILLE, PA
Past

November 14, 2007 - May 7, 2009

NORTHEAST FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 122609
TANNERSVILLE, PA
Past

August 15, 2002 - July 23, 2009

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6627
WYOMISSING, PA
Past

August 13, 2001 - July 23, 2009

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
WYOMISSING, PA

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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NF
NORTHEAST FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
NORTHEAST FINANCIAL GROUP, INC | NORTHEAST FINANCIAL GROUP,INC | NORTHEAST FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 122609 / SEC#: 801-78187

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/14/2013 Approved)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/12/2013 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/26/2013 Terminated)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/25/2013 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/26/2013 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
Delaware
(3/15/2023)
IAR
Pennsylvania
(12/17/2009)
IAR
Texas
(3/4/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 9/27/2001
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


NF
NORTHEAST FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
NORTHEAST FINANCIAL GROUP, INC | NORTHEAST FINANCIAL GROUP,INC | NORTHEAST FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 122609 / SEC#: 801-78187

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/14/2013 Approved)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/12/2013 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/26/2013 Terminated)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/25/2013 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/26/2013 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
3435 Winchester Road Suite 102, Allentown, PA 18104
Mailing Address
Phone number
(570) 688-9898
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
10

SEC notice filing (11 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

NORTHEAST FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (3/26/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,368
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,205,206,195

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Company Information


NORTHEAST FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 122609Allentown, PA 18104

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