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Joshua C. Strouse

SIGNATURE EQUITY PARTNERS
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
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CRD#: 5139543
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Professional summary

Joshua C Strouse is a registered financial advisor currently at SIGNATURE EQUITY PARTNERS, LLC located in Mount Vernon, Ohio and OSAIC WEALTH, INC. located in Mt Vernon, Ohio.

Joshua is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2006. Joshua has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

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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

October 16, 2023 - Present

SIGNATURE EQUITY PARTNERS, LLC

Office #1: 103 South Main Street, Mount Vernon, OH 43050
RIA
CRD#: 327455
Mount Vernon, OH
Current

October 16, 2023 - Present

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

Office #1: 103 S Main Street Ste 206, Mt Vernon, OH 43050
RIA
BD
CRD#: 23131
Mt Vernon, OH
Past

January 2, 2015 - October 24, 2023

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 134139
MOUNT VERNON, OH
Past

January 2, 2015 - October 24, 2023

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39543
MOUNT VERNON, OH
Past

September 18, 2013 - January 6, 2015

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
LONDON, OH
Past

September 18, 2013 - January 6, 2015

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
LONDON, OH
Past

October 31, 2011 - September 18, 2013

FIRSTMERIT ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 125249
MT VERNON, OH
Past

October 3, 2011 - September 18, 2013

FIRSTMERIT FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC

BD
CRD#: 149680
WESTERVILLE, OH
Past

January 11, 2008 - October 4, 2011

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

RIA
CRD#: 25574
WESTERVILLE, OH
Past

May 24, 2006 - October 4, 2011

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 25574
WESTERVILLE, OH

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".
SE
SIGNATURE EQUITY PARTNERS, LLC
FIRST RESPONDERS FINANCIAL | VARSITY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SIGNATURE FINANCIAL GROUP | SIGNATURE EQUITY PARTNERS, LLC | RIGHTSIDE FINANCIAL | PROFESSIONAL GUIDANCE FINANCIAL SERVICES AKA PG FINANCIAL | PHOENIX FINANCIAL GROUP | PATH FINANCIAL PARTNERS | MIDWEST RETIREMENT CONSULTANTS | MARK S WEAVER WEALTH ADVISORY | LEGACY CONSULTANTS GROUP | LC WEALTH MANAGEMENT | HARBOR WEALTH CONSULTANTS

CRD#: 327455 / SEC#: 801-128432

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/27/2023 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.
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
Colorado
(10/16/2023)
RR
Florida
(10/16/2023)
RR
Illinois
(10/16/2023)
RR
Indiana
(10/16/2023)
RR
Kentucky
(10/16/2023)
RR
Maryland
(11/2/2023)
RR
Michigan
(10/16/2023)
RR
Minnesota
(10/16/2023)
RR
North Carolina
(10/30/2023)
RR
Ohio
(10/16/2023)
IAR
Ohio
(10/16/2023)
RR
Pennsylvania
(10/16/2023)
RR
Virginia
(10/16/2023)
RR
Wisconsin
(2/6/2025)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 1/9/2008
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 6/6/2006
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 11/6/2007
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 5/23/2006
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

SE
SIGNATURE EQUITY PARTNERS, LLC
FIRST RESPONDERS FINANCIAL | VARSITY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SIGNATURE FINANCIAL GROUP | SIGNATURE EQUITY PARTNERS, LLC | RIGHTSIDE FINANCIAL | PROFESSIONAL GUIDANCE FINANCIAL SERVICES AKA PG FINANCIAL | PHOENIX FINANCIAL GROUP | PATH FINANCIAL PARTNERS | MIDWEST RETIREMENT CONSULTANTS | MARK S WEAVER WEALTH ADVISORY | LEGACY CONSULTANTS GROUP | LC WEALTH MANAGEMENT | HARBOR WEALTH CONSULTANTS

CRD#: 327455 / SEC#: 801-128432

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/27/2023 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
445 Hutchinson Avenue Suite 800, Columbus, OH 43235
Mailing Address
Phone number
(614) 846-6000
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
38

SEC notice filing (15 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

SIGNATURE EQUITY PARTNERS FORM ADV PART 2A (12/23/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts1,714
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 330,621,622

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Company Information

SIGNATURE EQUITY PARTNERS, LLC

CRD#: 327455Mount Vernon, OH 43050

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