AdvisorCheck - Find and Connect with Top Financial Advisors on Your Terms
Why Advisor Check
JA

Joseph M. Altman

ALPHASTAR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
Hudson, WI 54016
Some features on this profile are disabled
CRD#: 4945069
JA

Professional summary


Joseph M Altman, who also goes by Joe M Altman, Joseph Michael Altman, is a registered financial advisor currently at ALPHASTAR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT located in Hudson, Wisconsin.

Joseph is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2005. Joseph has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

top-8-questions

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Joe M Altman | Joseph Michael Altman

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. RENTAL PROPERTY; INVESTMENT RELATED; HUDSON, WI; LANDLORD; START DATE 09/21/2009; 2 HOURS PER MONTH/0 DURING TRADING. 2. RENTAL PROPERTY; INVESTMENT RELATED; HUDSON, WI; LANDLORD; START DATE 02/27/2012; 2 HOURS PER MONTH/0 DURING TRADING. 3. Principal Preservation Services, LLC. Non-Investment Related (Insurance). Position: Agent and devotes 16 professional hours per month. 4. Principal Wealth Services, LLC. Investment related. Position: Financial Advisor

Blog Corner


CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


Click below to view Joseph M Altman's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
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®
None

Experience


Current

October 25, 2023 - Present

ALPHASTAR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

Office #1: 400 2nd Street S, Suite 230, Hudson, WI 54016
RIA
CRD#: 157423
Hudson, WI
Past

December 9, 2022 - July 10, 2023

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
SAINT PAUL, MN
Past

October 28, 2022 - July 10, 2023

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
SAINT PAUL, MN
Past

June 22, 2016 - June 17, 2021

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
SAINT PAUL, MN
Past

December 11, 2015 - June 17, 2021

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
SAINT PAUL, MN
Past

May 7, 2015 - August 6, 2015

U.S. BANCORP INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17868
SAINT PAUL, MN
Past

July 18, 2011 - May 6, 2015

HARTFORD FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 45995
WOODBURY, MN
Past

June 2, 2006 - May 26, 2009

HARTFORD FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 45995
WOODBURY, MN
Past

April 15, 2005 - July 11, 2005

FARMERS FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 103863
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA

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".
AC
ALPHASTAR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
ALPHASTAR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | ALPHASTAR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 157423 / SEC#: 801-72361

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/18/2011 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
Minnesota
(7/22/2025)
IAR
Wisconsin
(10/25/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/6/2022
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


AC
ALPHASTAR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
ALPHASTAR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | ALPHASTAR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 157423 / SEC#: 801-72361

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/18/2011 Approved)
Upgrade to AdvisorCheck Premium
Get A Biweekly Pulse, AutomaticallyReceive biweekly alerts automatically. Stay informed and proactive.
Catch Firm-Level Red Flags SoonerCatch leadership changes and disclosures early, before issues escalate.
See Trends. Not Just SnapshotsMonitor firm stability metrics like AUM and advisor ratios over time.

Contact information


Main Address
19600 West Catawba Avenue Suite B200, Cornelius, NC 28031
Mailing Address
Phone number
(855) 340-2514
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
124

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)


Blank US states mapAlaskaHawaiiAlabamaArkansasArizonaCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareFloridaGeorgiaIowaIdahoIllinoisIndianaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMassachusettsMarylandMaineMichiganMinnesotaMissouriMississippiMontanaNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNebraskaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNevadaNew YorkOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVirginiaVermontWisconsinWest VirginiaWyoming

Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A (3/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts11,592
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,841,154,148

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
12/12/2023
Cover Page
06/27/2023
01/24/2023

Red Flags


Disclosures can be potential red flags, including customer disputes, regulatory fines, employer terminations, bankruptcies, judgments, liens, or certain criminal activities.

Check for any disclosures as part of your thorough research when choosing an advisor.

Company Information


ALPHASTAR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 157423Hudson, WI 54016

TRUST BUT VERIFY

Monitor Joseph Altman

Get automatic monthly alerts on:
Job or Firm Moves
Licensing Changes
Client Complaints
New Red Flags
Contact Information Updates

Similar Advisors


Brian Todd Niemann
Brian NiemannAdvisorCheck Check Mark
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
IAR
RR
STILLWATER, MN
Michael Lee Erpenbach
Michael ErpenbachAdvisorCheck Check Mark
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
IAR
RR
Lake Elmo, MN
footer-logo

AdvisorCheck does not offer investment advice and should not replace discussions with professional accounting, tax, legal or financial advisors.
© 2025 AdvisorCheck, an AIMR Analytics company.
All rights reserved.
Powered ByAIRM Analytics