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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.

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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.
1. MINORITY OWNER: WILGING, ROUSH & PARSONS CPAS POSITION: Owner/Partner NATURE: LLC INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 4 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 01/01/2021 ADDRESS: 1684 Venture Dr, Ste B, Mount Vernon OH 43050 DESCRIPTION: No Duties other then responding to a few emails from the other owners or visiting the office. 2. SIGNATURE EQUITY PARTNERS, LLC - INDEPENDENT RIA POSITION: Investment Advisor Representative NATURE: LLC INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 160 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 130 START DATE: 10/16/2023 ADDRESS: 103 S Main St, Ste 206, Mount Vernon OH 43050 DESCRIPTION: Sales/marketing of investment advisory products 3. PROFESSIONAL GUIDANCE FINANCIAL SERVICES AKA PG FINANCIAL POSITION: I conduct securities and variable insurance business under this business name NATURE: LLC INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 160 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 130 START DATE: 10/16/2023 ADDRESS: 103 S. Main St, Ste 206, Mount Vernon OH 43050 DESCRIPTION: Sales/Marketing of securities and variable insurance products 4. PG FINANCIAL - INSURANCE BROKER POSITION: AGENT NATURE: LLC INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 4 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 4 START DATE: 10/16/2023 ADDRESS: 103 S Main St, Ste 206, Mount Vernon OH 43050 DESCRIPTION: SALES/MARKETING OF FIXED ANNUITIES AND NON-VARIABLE INSURANCE 5. JOSHUA STROUSE - NOTARY PUBLIC POSITION: Authorized Notary Public NATURE: Notary Public INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 07/01/2006 ADDRESS: 103 S Main St, Ste 206, Mount Vernon OH 43050 DESCRIPTION: Notarize documents for clients and non clients. 6. STROUSE INTERNATIONAL LTD POSITION: Owner NATURE: LLC INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 5 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 11/30/2011 ADDRESS: 310 E Ohio Ave, Unit D, Mount Vernon OH 43050 DESCRIPTION: Property Management, Manage Sub Contractors for repairs, Accounting 7. STROUSE RENTALS POSITION: Owner NATURE: LLC INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 10 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 4 START DATE: 12/29/2017 ADDRESS: 100 E Ohio Ave, Mount Vernon OH 43050, United States DESCRIPTION: Property Management, Repairs, and Accounting. 8. STROUSE LEGACY PARTNERS POSITION: Owner NATURE: LLC INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 4 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 04/12/2022 ADDRESS: 100 E Ohio Ave, Mount Vernon OH 43050, United States DESCRIPTION: Property Management, Repairs to units, Accounting 9. STROUSE INTERNATIONAL LTD POSITION: Owner NATURE: LLC INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 5 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 11/30/2011 ADDRESS: 100 E Ohio Ave, Mount Vernon OH 43050, United States DESCRIPTION: Property Management, Manage Sub Contractors for repairs, Accounting

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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
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
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 (16 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 (9/29/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


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

Red Flags


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Company Information


SIGNATURE EQUITY PARTNERS, LLC

CRD#: 327455Mount Vernon, OH 43050

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