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Joseph Mason Van Name

Joseph M. Van Name

ADVISORS FINANCIAL
VIENNA, VA 22182
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CRD#: 4801308
Joseph Mason Van Name

Professional summary


Joseph Mason Van Name, AIF®, CFP®, who also goes by Joseph Mason Vanname, is a registered financial advisor currently at ADVISORS FINANCIAL, INC. located in Vienna, Virginia.

Joseph is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2007. Joseph has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Joseph Mason Vanname

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. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: ADVISORS FINANCIAL, INC., INVESTMENT RELATED: YES, ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED BRANCH, NATURE OF BUSINESS: RIA, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER AND IAR, START DATE: N/A, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: VARIES, APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: VARIES, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: ADVISORY AND FINANCIAL SERVICES; 2. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: VARIOUS INSURANCE COMPANIES, INVESTMENT RELATED: NO, ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED BRANCH, NATURE OF BUSINESS: INSURANCE, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: AGENT, START DATE: N/A, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: VARIES, APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: VARIES, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: OFFERS FIXED LIFE, ANNUITIES AND LTC; 3. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: MASONIC FOUNDATION OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, INVESTMENT RELATED: NO, ADDRESS: 5428 MACARTHUR BLVD. WASHINGTON, DC 20016, NATURE OF BUSINESS: NON-PROFIT, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: VICE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, START DATE: 05/2011, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1, APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 0, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SUPERVISE INVESTMENT MANAGERS AND OVERALL OPERATIONS; 4. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: IOOF TEMPLE, INVESTMENT RELATED: NO, ADDRESS: 419 7TH STREET NW SUITE 404 WASHINGTON, DC 20004, NATURE OF BUSINESS: NON-PROFIT, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, START DATE: 04/2008, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 10, APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 0, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SUPERVISION AND MANAGEMENT OF STAFF AND TENANTS; 5. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: MASONIC AND EASTERN STAR HOMES OF THE D.C. CHARITIES, INC., INVESTMENT RELATED: NO, ADDRESS: 8401 CONNECTICUT AVE., SUITE 105 CHEVY CHASE, MD 20815, NATURE OF BUSINESS: CHARITY, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: COMMITTEE MEMBER, START DATE: 04/2010, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 0.5, APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 0, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: MEMBER OF INVESTMENT/INVESTMENT COMMITTEE THAT MONITORS THE PORTFOLIO ALLOCATION, INVESTMENT POLICY AND DISTRIBUTION NEEDS; 6. GRAND LODGE OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, FAAM, NOT INVESTMENT RELATED, 5428 MACARTHUR BLVD. NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20016 MASONIC GRAND LODGE ADMINISTRATION, START 01/08/2014, 1HR/WK (NON-TRADING HOURS), TRUSTEE; 7. MAGNOLIA LODGE NO. 53 FAAM OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, NOT INVESTMENT RELATED, SAME AS RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS, MASONIC LODGE, START 11/08/2014, 1HR/WK (NON-TRADING HOURS), TREASURER; 8. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: MORNINGTON LODGE, NO. 1672; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: 60 GREAT QUEEN STREET, LONDON WC2 5AZ, UK; NATURE OF BUSINESS: MASONIC LODGE; START DATE: 02/2015; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: TREASURER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1 HOUR; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: VARIES; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: ACCOUNTING FOR FUNDS AND ENCOURAGING PAYMENT OF DUES AND FEES. 9. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: DBA ADVISORS FINANCIAL, INC.; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED; NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL SERVICES; START DATE: 07/2007; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: FINANCIAL ADVISOR; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40 HOURS; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: VARIES; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: DBA FOR SECURITIES BUSINESS. 10) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: KAPPA ALPHA ORDER EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION (KAOEF) INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ADDRESS: P.O. BOX 1865, LEXINGTON, VA 244450 NATURE OF BUSINESS: NON PROFIT START DATE: 1/2017 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: COMMITTEE MEMBER APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: `, NOT DURING TRADING HOURS BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: COMMITTEE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR OVERSEEING THE FUNDS' MANAGER

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
AIF®
CFP®

Start date: 2006

Experience


Current

December 23, 2011 - Present

ADVISORS FINANCIAL, INC.

Office #1: 8391 Old Courthouse Road Suite 205, Vienna, VA 22182
RIA
CRD#: 144837
VIENNA, VA
Past

July 2, 2012 - June 4, 2018

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
VIENNA, VA
Past

September 13, 2007 - July 5, 2012

CADARET, GRANT & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 10641
SYRACUSE, NY
Past

June 27, 2007 - December 14, 2007

ADVISORS FINANCIAL, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 116340
FALLS CHURCH, VA

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".
AF
ADVISORS FINANCIAL, INC.
ADVISORS FINANCIAL PARTNERS, INC. | ADVISORS FINANCIAL, INC.

CRD#: 144837 / SEC#: 801-80263

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/5/2014 Approved)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/20/2014 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/18/2014 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
Virginia
(12/23/2011)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 12/22/2007
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


AF
ADVISORS FINANCIAL, INC.
ADVISORS FINANCIAL PARTNERS, INC. | ADVISORS FINANCIAL, INC.

CRD#: 144837 / SEC#: 801-80263

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/5/2014 Approved)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/20/2014 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/18/2014 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
8391 Old Courthouse Road Suite 205, Vienna, VA 22182
Mailing Address
Phone number
(703) 883-0300
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
8

SEC notice filing (7 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADVISORS FINANCIAL, INC. DISCLOSURE BROCHURE AND BROCHURE SUPPLEMENTS (2/20/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts701
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 292,512,099

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Company Information


ADVISORS FINANCIAL, INC.

CRD#: 144837Vienna, VA 22182

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