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Bradley C. Joyner

WEALTHSPIRE RETIREMENT ADVISORY
Bethesda, MD 20817
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CRD#: 5390009
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Professional summary


Bradley Christopher Joyner, who also goes by Brad Christopher Joyner, is a registered financial advisor currently at WEALTHSPIRE RETIREMENT ADVISORY located in Bethesda, Maryland.

Bradley is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2007. Bradley has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 66, Series 6TO, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Brad Christopher Joyner

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) MELTZER GROUP/NFP POSITION: Senior Advisor NATURE: Investment advisory services through an independent outside RIA INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 160 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 132 START DATE: 01/03/2021 ADDRESS: 6500 Rock Spring Drive, Bethesda MD 20817, United States DESCRIPTION: Senior Retirement Plan Advisor for assigned plans

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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

April 20, 2023 - Present

WEALTHSPIRE RETIREMENT ADVISORY

Office #1: 6500 Rock Spring Drive Suite 410, Bethesda, MD 20817
RIA
CRD#: 121254
Bethesda, MD
Past

January 12, 2022 - March 28, 2023

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 42046
BETHESDA, MD
Past

December 8, 2021 - March 28, 2023

WEALTHSPIRE RETIREMENT ADVISORY

RIA
CRD#: 121254
Bethesda, MD
Past

August 23, 2017 - November 2, 2021

TRANSAMERICA INVESTORS SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 32205
HARRISON, NY
Past

September 12, 2011 - April 11, 2016

EMPOWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13109
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO
Past

May 7, 2009 - August 2, 2011

BB&T SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 142785
RICHMOND, VA
Past

March 5, 2008 - August 2, 2011

SCOTT & STRINGFELLOW, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6255
RICHMOND, VA
Past

October 4, 2007 - August 2, 2011

SCOTT & STRINGFELLOW, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6255
RICHMOND, VA

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".
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WEALTHSPIRE RETIREMENT ADVISORY
401 (K) ADVISORS | WEALTHSPIRE RETIREMENT, LLC | WEALTHSPIRE RETIREMENT ADVISORY | SST BENEFITS AND CONSULTING SERVICES LLC | NFP RETIREMENT INC. | NFP RETIREMENT | FIDUCIARYPATH | FIDUCIARY FIRST, LLC | ACCELERATE RETIREMENT | 403(B) ADVISORS | 401(K) INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC. | 401(K) ADVISORS, INC. | 401(K) ADVISORS INC. | 401 (K) ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 121254 / SEC#: 801-66107

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/31/2006 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/9/2006 Terminated)

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
Maryland
(4/20/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/1/2021
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 2/1/2008
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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WEALTHSPIRE RETIREMENT ADVISORY
401 (K) ADVISORS | WEALTHSPIRE RETIREMENT, LLC | WEALTHSPIRE RETIREMENT ADVISORY | SST BENEFITS AND CONSULTING SERVICES LLC | NFP RETIREMENT INC. | NFP RETIREMENT | FIDUCIARYPATH | FIDUCIARY FIRST, LLC | ACCELERATE RETIREMENT | 403(B) ADVISORS | 401(K) INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC. | 401(K) ADVISORS, INC. | 401(K) ADVISORS INC. | 401 (K) ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 121254 / SEC#: 801-66107

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/31/2006 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/9/2006 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
120 Vantis Suite 400, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
Mailing Address
Phone number
(949) 460-9898
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
240

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

NFP RETIREMENT (11/20/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts9,394
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 118,031,461,765

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Company Information


WEALTHSPIRE RETIREMENT ADVISORY

CRD#: 121254Bethesda, MD 20817

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