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Josh K. Ackerman

CONTEXT FINANCIAL LLC
Lexington, KY 40502
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CRD#: 5157750
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Professional summary


Josh Keith Ackerman, CFP®, ChFC® is a registered financial advisor currently at CONTEXT FINANCIAL LLC located in Lexington, Kentucky.

Josh is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2011. Josh has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE 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) Joshua Keith Ackerman is an independent licensed insurance agent, and from time to time, will offer clients advice or products from those activities. Clients should be aware that these services pay a commission or other compensation and involve a conflict of interest, as commissionable products conflict with the fiduciary duties of a registered investment adviser. Context Financial LLC always acts in the best interest of the client; including the sale of commissionable products to advisory clients. Clients are in no way required to utilize the services of any representative of Context Financial LLC in connection with such individual's activities outside of Context Financial LLC. 2) Gatton College of Business & Economics. University of Kentucky; Investment related: No; Location: 550 South Limestone Lexington KY 40506 USA; Position: Instructor ; Responsibilities Duties: Instructor over the Finance & Quantitative Methods program at Gatton College of Business. ; Start date: 2019-10-22; Hours per month devoted to business during trading hours: 10; Hours per month devoted to business outside trading hours: 0; Percentage of total yearly compensation expected to be derived from the business: 10; Will an IRS form for income earned be received: Yes; Additional notes: Please note this position is only for 6 months out of the year. Therefore 0 hours are devoted to this position 6 months out of the year.

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Certified licenses


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

Start date: 2009

Experience


Current

January 5, 2016 - Present

CONTEXT FINANCIAL LLC

Office #1: 120 Kentucky Ave. Suite 120, Lexington, KY 40502
RIA
CRD#: 281812
Lexington, KY
Past

July 21, 2011 - December 31, 2015

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
LEXINGTON, KY
Past

May 19, 2011 - December 31, 2015

WILSON FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

RIA
CRD#: 145397
LEXINGTON, KY
Past

March 28, 2011 - December 31, 2015

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
LEXINGTON, KY

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
Kentucky
(1/5/2016)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
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Series 63
Date: 4/22/2011
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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CONTEXT FINANCIAL LLC
CONTEXT FINANCIAL LLC

CRD#: 281812 / SEC#:

Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/5/2016 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
120 Kentucky Ave. Suite 120, Lexington, KY 40502
Mailing Address
Phone number
(859) 514-1999
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
2

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts60
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 13,500,000

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Company Information


CONTEXT FINANCIAL LLC

CRD#: 281812Lexington, KY 40502

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