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Joseph C. Ford

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CRD#: 4549963
JF

Professional summary

Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Joseph Charles Ford, who also goes by Joe Ford, was a registered financial professional .

Joseph is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2002. Joseph had worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Joe Ford

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Past

July 21, 2016 - June 11, 2018

SUNBURST FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 283605
VESTAVIA HILLS, AL
Past

May 9, 2008 - July 15, 2016

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 134139
VESTAVIA HILLS, AL
Past

May 9, 2008 - July 15, 2016

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39543
VESTAVIA HILLS, AL
Past

December 14, 2006 - May 14, 2008

ONEAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 4173
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

November 2, 2006 - May 14, 2008

ONEAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 4173
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

April 26, 2006 - July 10, 2006

PAUL MANNERS & ASSOCIATES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 110996
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

June 20, 2003 - March 29, 2005

SOUTHTRUST INVESTMENT ADVISORS, A SID OF SOUTHTRUST BANK

RIA
CRD#: 111483
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

June 21, 2002 - April 7, 2003

SOUTHTRUST SECURITIES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 17922
BIRMINGHAM, AL

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".
SF
SUNBURST FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC
SUNBURST ADVISERS | SUNBURST FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 283605 / SEC#: 801-107720

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/22/2016 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 12/11/2006
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 4/16/2001
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 7/15/2016
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 11/1/2006
General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

SF
SUNBURST FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC
SUNBURST ADVISERS | SUNBURST FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 283605 / SEC#: 801-107720

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/22/2016 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
600 Vestavia Parkway Suite 100, Vestavia Hills, AL 35216
Mailing Address
Phone number
(205) 823-4949
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
9

SEC notice filing (8 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

DISCLOSURE BROCHURE SUNBURST FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC (3/21/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts2,103
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 698,968,462

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Company Information

SUNBURST FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 283605

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