Joel A. Romero

FISHER\SMB

Vancouver, WA 98684

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CRD#: 5445525

Professional summary

Joel Antonio Romero, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at FISHER\SMB located in Vancouver, Washington.

Joel is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2007. Joel has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 6TO, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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Certified licenses

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CFP^®

Certified Financial Planner

Experience

Current

July 9, 2024 - Present

FISHER\SMB

Office #1: 222 Ne Park Plaza Drive Suite 205, Vancouver, WA 98684

RIA

CRD#: 331205

Vancouver, WA

Past

April 22, 2021 - July 3, 2024

FISHER INVESTMENTS

RIA

CRD#: 107342

Camas, WA

Past

January 21, 2017 - April 22, 2021

EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 112058

SAN DIEGO, CA

Past

June 22, 2016 - April 22, 2021

EMPOWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 13109

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO

Past

July 11, 2012 - June 16, 2016

NATIONWIDE INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 142373

COLUMBUS, OH

Past

November 15, 2007 - June 16, 2016

NATIONWIDE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORPORATION

CRD#: 7110

COLUMBUS, OH

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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FISHER\SMB

FISHER RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS LLC | FISHER\SMB

CRD#: 331205 / SEC#: 801-130272

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/31/2024 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

Washington
(7/9/2024)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 9/13/2012

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 12/28/2011

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6TO

Date: 9/10/2023

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 11/14/2007

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Current Firm

FISHER\SMB

FISHER RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS LLC | FISHER\SMB

CRD#: 331205 / SEC#: 801-130272

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/31/2024 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

6404 International Parkway Suite 1100, Plano, TX 75093

Mailing Address

Phone number

(888) 674-4504

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

133

SEC notice filing (48 States and Territories)

Documents

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A (6/20/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	1,768
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 5,461,349,416

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Joel A. Romero

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

FISHER INVESTMENTS

EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP, LLC

EMPOWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

NATIONWIDE INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

NATIONWIDE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORPORATION

Primary Firm SEC Registration

FISHER\SMB

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 9/13/2012

Series 63

Date: 12/28/2011

Series 6TO

Date: 9/10/2023

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 6

Date: 11/14/2007

Current Firm

FISHER\SMB

Contact information

SEC notice filing (48 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

FISHER\SMB

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