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Joseph S. Cortese

FIDUCIENT ADVISORS LLC
CHICAGO, IL 60661-4593
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CRD#: 4675255
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Professional summary


Joseph Samuel Cortese III is a registered financial advisor currently at FIDUCIENT ADVISORS LLC located in Chicago, Illinois.

Joseph is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2003. Joseph has worked at 4 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.
Vilas Capital Management, L.L.C. - Investment related, 200 E. Randolph Street, Chicago, IL; Limited Partnership Investment Fund; Shareholder, Board of Directors; 07/2014; <1 during non-business hours; <1 during security trading hours; retain equity shares in firm that were awarded as part of my compensation package while employed with the firm and serve as a Member of Board of Directors advising on strategic directions of the firm. Hairtography, LLC - non-investment related, 300 N Elizabeth Street, Suite 210C, Chicago, IL; Outside Advisor; 10/2017; 1-5 during non-business hours; <1 during security trading hours; act as an outside advisor to the company on business-related matters Humble Enterprises, LLC - Investment related, 1302 Lathrop Ave, River Forest, IL 60305, Nature of business: LLC formed for purchase of land; Position/title: Owner, Start date: February, 2021, Hours/month: <1, Hours during trading hours: <1, Duties: No ongoing duties associated with owning the land.

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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

November 28, 2018 - Present

FIDUCIENT ADVISORS LLC

Office #1: 500 W Madison Street Suite 3260, Chicago, IL 60661-4593
RIA
CRD#: 106720
CHICAGO, IL
Past

April 8, 2008 - May 21, 2008

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

RIA
CRD#: 8174
CHICAGO, IL
Past

April 8, 2008 - May 21, 2008

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
CHICAGO, IL
Past

December 2, 2005 - February 14, 2007

MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC

RIA
CRD#: 8209
CHICAGO, IL
Past

January 8, 2004 - February 14, 2007

MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC

BD
CRD#: 8209
CHICAGO, IL
Past

July 21, 2003 - December 10, 2003

MCLAUGHLIN, PIVEN, VOGEL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7404
NEW YORK, NY

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".
FIDUCIENT ADVISORS LLC
FIDUCIENT ADVISORS LLC
DIMEO SCHNEIDER & ASSOCIATES LLC | FIDUCIENT ADVISORS LLC

CRD#: 106720 / SEC#: 801-48820

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/27/1995 Approved)

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
(11/28/2018)
IAR
Texas
(2/24/2022)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 11/28/2018
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


FIDUCIENT ADVISORS LLC
FIDUCIENT ADVISORS LLC
DIMEO SCHNEIDER & ASSOCIATES LLC | FIDUCIENT ADVISORS LLC

CRD#: 106720 / SEC#: 801-48820

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/27/1995 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
500 W Madison Street Suite 3260, Chicago, IL 60661-4593
Mailing Address
Phone number
(312) 853-1000
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
218

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FIDUCIENT ADVISORS LLC PART 2A (11/25/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,150
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 67,638,977,771

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
09/30/2024
Cover Page
11/14/2023
01/23/2023

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Company Information


FIDUCIENT ADVISORS LLC

FIDUCIENT ADVISORS LLC

CRD#: 106720Chicago, IL 60661-4593

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