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John Joseph Ellis

John J. Ellis

FORTHRIGHT WEALTH MANAGEMENT
Alpharetta, GA 30022
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CRD#: 5422812
John Joseph Ellis

Professional summary


John Joseph Ellis, CFP®, who also goes by John Ellis, is a registered financial advisor currently at FORTHRIGHT WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC located in Alpharetta, Georgia.

John is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2007. John has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


John Ellis

Other business activities


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1. FORTHRIGHT WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC, 5755 NORTH POINT PKWY, SUITE 47, ALPHARETTA, GA 30022. INVESTMENT RELATED, RIA, 5/2015-PRESENT. 160 HRS/MONTH DURING TRADING. DUTIES: DEVELOP, IMPLEMENT, MONITOR, AND PRESENT COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL PLANNING. 2. Mr.Ellis is 1/4 owner of the office suite at 5755 North Point Parkway, Suite 47, Alpharetta GA 30022 through Mr.Ellis's LLC, JJ Ellis, LLC 3. PKS FINANCIAL, 80 STATE ST ALBANY, NY 12207. INVESTMENT-RELATED, AGENT FOR FIXED INSURANCE AND FIXED ANNUITY SALES, 5/2015-PRESENT. 40 HRS/MONTH, 40 HRS/MONTH DURING TRADING.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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CFP®

Start date: 2015

Experience


Current

June 1, 2015 - Present

FORTHRIGHT WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

Office #1: 5755 North Point Pkwy, Suite 47, Alpharetta, GA 30022
RIA
CRD#: 220515
Alpharetta, GA
Past

May 15, 2015 - December 31, 2023

PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS

BD
CRD#: 35747
Alpharetta, GA
Past

February 21, 2014 - May 19, 2015

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 17499
ALPHARETTA, GA
Past

February 20, 2014 - May 19, 2015

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17499
ALPHARETTA, GA
Past

November 8, 2012 - January 6, 2014

PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 129052
DULUTH, GA
Past

November 1, 2012 - January 6, 2014

PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

BD
CRD#: 129052
DULUTH, GA
Past

June 17, 2009 - November 16, 2010

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 17499
LILBURN, GA
Past

June 16, 2009 - November 16, 2010

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17499
LILBURN, GA
Past

October 18, 2007 - June 16, 2009

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
MARIETTA, GA
Past

September 26, 2007 - June 16, 2009

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
MARIETTA, GA

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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FORTHRIGHT WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
FORTHRIGHT WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 220515 / SEC#: 801-96202

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/6/2015 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
Georgia
(6/1/2015)
IAR
Texas
(6/9/2016)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 10/8/2007
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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FORTHRIGHT WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
FORTHRIGHT WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 220515 / SEC#: 801-96202

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/6/2015 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
5755 North Point Pkwy, Suite 47, Alpharetta, GA 30022
Mailing Address
Phone number
(470) 395-4749
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
10

SEC notice filing (10 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FRWM FORM ADV 2A ("DISCLOSURE BROCHURE") AND FORM ADV2B ("BROCHURE SUPPLEMENTS") (6/27/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,779
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 663,769,999

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Company Information


FORTHRIGHT WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 220515Alpharetta, GA 30022

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