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Joseph J. Otten

MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES
Hazelwood, MO 63042
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CRD#: 4561372
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Professional summary


Joseph James Otten, who also goes by Joe Otten, Joseph J Otten, is a registered financial professional currently at MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, LLC located in Hazelwood, Missouri.

Joseph is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2002. Joseph has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Joe Otten | Joseph J Otten

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

July 31, 2022 - Present

MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, LLC

Office #1: 6311 Hazelwest Ct., Hazelwood, MO 63042
RIA
BD
CRD#: 23224
Hazelwood, MO
Past

July 7, 2017 - August 1, 2022

KALOS CAPITAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 44337
Hazelwood, MO
Past

October 29, 2007 - July 10, 2017

NATIONAL PLANNING CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 29604
HAZELWOOD, MO
Past

October 1, 2002 - October 30, 2007

AMERICAN GENERAL SECURITIES INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 13626
HAZELWOOD, MO
Past

September 19, 2002 - October 1, 2002

AMERICAN GENERAL EQUITY SERVICES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 5435
HOUSTON, TX

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".
MA
MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, LLC
ASHLAND SECURITIES, INC. | MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, LLC | MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, INC. | MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES

CRD#: 23224 / SEC#: 801-69919, 8-40426

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/24/2009 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Los Angeles district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Illinois
(7/31/2022)
RR
Kansas
(6/28/2024)
RR
Missouri
(7/31/2022)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 9/24/2002
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


MA
MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, LLC
ASHLAND SECURITIES, INC. | MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, LLC | MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, INC. | MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES

CRD#: 23224 / SEC#: 801-69919, 8-40426

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/24/2009 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Los Angeles district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
13500 Evening Creek Dr N #555, San Diego, CA 92128
Mailing Address
13500 Evening Creek Dr N #555, San Diego, CA 92128
Phone number
(858) 207-1300
Established
Delaware since 05/05/2005
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees
93

SEC notice filing (50 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES FORM ADV PART 2A 3-26-2025 (10/3/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
KT EQUITY PARTNERS II, LLCDIRECT OWNER
CALLANAN, DAVID JAMESMEMBER4237166
FIXSEN, VILAYPHONECHIEF OPERATING OFFICER4585926
FOSTER, CODY GRANTMEMBER4237075
JENSEN, GAIL MARIEDEPUTY CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER1943705
MCNEES, MARTIN WILLIAMPRESIDENT3168410
METCALFE, INC.OWNER
PIERSON, MELISSA KAYCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER1685017
SCHENDEL, JENNIFERMEMBER6136948
WOODS, SANDRA ANNFINOP6200533

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts14,100
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 2,038,801,712

Disclosures


Regulatory Event8
Arbitration1

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Company Information


MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 23224Hazelwood, MO 63042

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