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Joseph A. Motley

MVM ADVISORS
Katy, TX
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CRD#: 4514901
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Professional summary


Joseph Adrian Motley, AIF® is a registered financial advisor currently at MVM ADVISORS, LLC located in Katy, Texas.

Joseph is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2002. Joseph has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63 and Series 7 exams.

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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.
IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES, MR. MOTLEY IS ALSO ENGAGED IN PROVIDING BUSINESS CONSULTING SERVICES VIA MVM ADVISORS LLC. HE SPENT 90% OF HIS TIME ON THAT BUSINESS IN 2014 AND PLANS TO SPEND 5% OF HIS TIME ON THAT BUSINESS IN 2015. IN 2013 MR. MOTLEY ALSO STARTED ADRIAN INTERNATIONAL LLC LOCATED AT 7043 TERRACE RIDGE, KATY, TX 77494 AN EMPLOYEE BENEFITS CONSULTING FIRM SPECIALIZING IN INDIVIDUAL, GROUP HEALTH CARE AND KEY MAN INSURANCE INCLUDING WHOLE LIFE AND ANNUITIES. HE SPENT 5% OF HIS TIME ON THAT BUSINESS IN 2014 AND PLANS TO SPEND 5% OF HIS TIME ON THIS BUSINESS IN 2015.

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Certified licenses


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AIF®

Experience


Current

August 8, 2011 - Present

MVM ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 152960
Katy, TX
Past

December 8, 2008 - September 2, 2009

JOSEPH GUNNAR & CO. LLC

RIA
CRD#: 24795
NEW YORK, NY
Past

December 2, 2008 - September 2, 2009

JOSEPH GUNNAR & CO. LLC

BD
CRD#: 24795
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 10, 2006 - December 1, 2008

OPPENHEIMER & CO. INC.

RIA
CRD#: 249
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 4, 2003 - December 1, 2008

OPPENHEIMER & CO. INC.

BD
CRD#: 249
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 16, 2002 - December 20, 2002

EKN FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 113525
MELVILLE, NY
Past

July 26, 2002 - September 6, 2002

WEATHERLY SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 11081
NEW YORK, NY

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
Texas
(4/17/2015)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 2/9/2006
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


MA
MVM ADVISORS, LLC
MVM ADVISORS | RIGHT DECISION FINANCIAL PLANNING | MVM ADVISORS, LLC | MVM ADVISORS LLC

CRD#: 152960 / SEC#:

New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/9/2016 Terminated)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/9/2016 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/17/2015 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
Katy, TX
Mailing Address
Phone number
(646) 360-2944
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts16
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 17,842,040

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Company Information


MVM ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 152960Katy, TX

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