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John Joseph Ellis

John Joseph Ellis

CFP®
FORTHRIGHT WEALTH MANAGEMENT
ALPHARETTA, GA
·CRD# 5422812·19 years experience

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.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

John Ellis

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial PlannerSince 2015

Years of Experience

19 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

FORTHRIGHT WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC·CRD# 220515
RIA
11780 Northfall Lane Suite 303, Alpharetta, GA 30009
June 1, 2015 - Present
PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS·CRD# 35747
BD
Alpharetta, GA
May 15, 2015 - December 31, 2023
TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 17499
RIA
Alpharetta, GA
February 21, 2014 - May 19, 2015
TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 17499
BD
Alpharetta, GA
February 20, 2014 - May 19, 2015
PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC·CRD# 129052
RIA
Duluth, GA
November 8, 2012 - January 6, 2014
PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC·CRD# 129052
BD
Duluth, GA
November 1, 2012 - January 6, 2014
TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 17499
RIA
Lilburn, GA
June 17, 2009 - November 16, 2010
TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 17499
BD
Lilburn, GA
June 16, 2009 - November 16, 2010
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 19616
RIA
Marietta, GA
October 18, 2007 - June 16, 2009
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 19616
BD
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September 26, 2007 - June 16, 2009

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Current Firm

FW
FORTHRIGHT WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

FORTHRIGHT WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 220515 / SEC#: 801-96202
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/6/2015 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

11780 Northfall Lane Suite 303, Alpharetta, GA 30009

Phone Number

(470) 395-4749

# of Employees

10

SEC notice filing (11 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 11 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FRWM FORM ADV 2A ("DISCLOSURE BROCHURE") AND FORM ADV2B ("BROCHURE SUPPLEMENTS") (8/13/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

1,922

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$773,415,331

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Other business activities

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1. 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 2. 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. 3. SOUTHERN HAVEN REALTY, 4656 SOUTHERN VALLEY LOOP, BROOKSVILLE, FL, 34601. NON-INVESTMENT-RELATED. SINGLE FAMILY SHORT-TERM RENTAL. APPROX. 2 HOURS PER MONTH. 12/2025 - PRESENT.

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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".
FW
FORTHRIGHT WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

FORTHRIGHT WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 220515 / SEC#: 801-96202
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/6/2015 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.
IAR
Florida
(12/16/2025)
IAR
Georgia
(6/1/2015)
IAR
Texas
(6/9/2016)

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Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 66 — Uniform Combined State Law Examination

Passed Oct 2007About the Series 66 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Sep 2007About the Series 7 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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