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Joel Alan Musser

Joel A. Musser

TOTAL WEALTH PLANNING
Cincinnati, OH 45241
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CRD#: 5354239
Joel Alan Musser

Professional summary


Joel Alan Musser, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at TOTAL WEALTH PLANNING, LLC located in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Joel is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2007. Joel has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

Biography


As a member of the Financial Planning team at Total Wealth Planning, Joel advises clients through our comprehensive financial planning approach. Joel has been influential in assisting clients to achieve their financial goals since graduating from Hillsdale College in 2007. Prior to joining Total Wealth Planning, he performed financial planning through the retail Private Banking divisions at JP Morgan Chase Bank and PNC Bank. Joel is driven by a passion for people and the ability to have a positive impact on their personal and financial lives. Born and raised in Cincinnati, Joel loves spending time with his wife and their 5 kids. In a rare free moment, he also enjoys competitive sports and playing music.
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What are your service offerings?
Employee and Employer Plan Ben...
Comprehensive Financial Planni...
Investment Planning
Tax Planning
Retirement Planning
Insurance Planning
Estate Planning
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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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


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: 2014

Experience


Current

July 31, 2015 - Present

TOTAL WEALTH PLANNING, LLC

Office #1: 4665 Cornell Rd. Ste. 160, Cincinnati, OH 45241
RIA
CRD#: 174434
Cincinnati, OH
Past

November 26, 2014 - July 8, 2015

PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

BD
CRD#: 129052
CINCINNATI, OH
Past

October 1, 2012 - November 12, 2014

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 79
CINCINNATI, OH
Past

April 1, 2009 - October 1, 2012

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 25574
CINCINNATI, OH
Past

December 3, 2007 - July 17, 2008

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 2881
CINCINNATI, OH

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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TOTAL WEALTH PLANNING, LLC
TOTAL WEALTH PLANNING, LLC
DRR PARTNERS LLC | TOTAL WEALTH PLANNING, LLC | TOTAL WEALTH PLANNING | FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT GROUP

CRD#: 174434 / SEC#: 801-80853

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/27/2015 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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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
Ohio
(7/31/2015)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 1/14/2015
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


TOTAL WEALTH PLANNING, LLC
TOTAL WEALTH PLANNING, LLC
DRR PARTNERS LLC | TOTAL WEALTH PLANNING, LLC | TOTAL WEALTH PLANNING | FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT GROUP

CRD#: 174434 / SEC#: 801-80853

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/27/2015 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
4665 Cornell Rd. Ste. 160, Cincinnati, OH 45241
Mailing Address
Phone number
(513) 984-6696
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
20

SEC notice filing (14 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A2B - DISCLOSURE BROCHURE AND BROCHURE SUPPLEMENTS (2/28/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts2,989
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,178,146,730

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
02/27/2024
Cover Page

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Company Information


TOTAL WEALTH PLANNING, LLC

TOTAL WEALTH PLANNING, LLC

CRD#: 174434Cincinnati, OH 45241

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