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Joshua D. Ellis

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CRD#: 5500165
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Professional summary

Joshua David Ellis was barred by the FINRA from acting as a broker or investment advisor or otherwise associating with a broker-dealer firm.

Joshua is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2008. Prior to being barred, Joshua had worked at 3 firms, which includes BCG SECURITIES INC., LPL FINANCIAL LLC, EDWARD JONES.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Josh Ellis | Joshua Ellis

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

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Experience

Past

January 6, 2015 - January 13, 2015

BCG SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 70
Alphretta, GA
Past

January 6, 2015 - January 13, 2015

BCG SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 70
Alphretta, GA
Past

February 6, 2009 - October 27, 2017

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
KENNESAW, GA
Past

January 28, 2009 - October 27, 2017

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
KENNESAW, GA
Past

July 1, 2008 - December 11, 2008

EDWARD JONES

RIA
CRD#: 250
DOUGLASVILLE, GA
Past

April 24, 2008 - December 11, 2008

EDWARD JONES

BD
CRD#: 250
DOUGLASVILLE, GA

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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BCG SECURITIES, INC.
BCG SECURITIES, INC.
AC CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | WHITE CLIFF WEALTH MANAGEMENT | WEALTH ADVISORY GROUP | THE KIRWAN COMPANIES, LTD | ROCHONCHOU WEALTH MANAGEMENT | POWERS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PINNACLE PEAK PRIVATE CLIENT GROUP | LANDMARK FINANCIAL PLANNERS, LLC | HADDON PLANNING GROUP | GREY CLIFF WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FREDERICA WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BCG WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BCG SECURITIES, INC. | BALANCED SECURITY PROGRAMS, INC. | ASPEN WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 70 / SEC#: 801-56943, 8-12680

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/4/1999 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Woodbridge district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 6/20/2008
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/27/2017
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 4/23/2008
General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

BCG SECURITIES, INC.
BCG SECURITIES, INC.
AC CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | WHITE CLIFF WEALTH MANAGEMENT | WEALTH ADVISORY GROUP | THE KIRWAN COMPANIES, LTD | ROCHONCHOU WEALTH MANAGEMENT | POWERS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PINNACLE PEAK PRIVATE CLIENT GROUP | LANDMARK FINANCIAL PLANNERS, LLC | HADDON PLANNING GROUP | GREY CLIFF WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FREDERICA WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BCG WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BCG SECURITIES, INC. | BALANCED SECURITY PROGRAMS, INC. | ASPEN WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 70 / SEC#: 801-56943, 8-12680

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/4/1999 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Woodbridge district office)
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Contact information

Main Address
51 Haddonfield Road Suite 210, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002
Mailing Address
51 Haddonfield Road Suite 210, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002
Phone number
(856) 393-1950
Established
Pennsylvania since 09/10/1965
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
55

SEC notice filing (44 States and Territories)

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FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

BCG SECURITIES FIRM BROCHURE (3/10/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
HORACE MANN EDUCATORS CORP.OWNER
GARLATTI, JEFFREYNATIONAL SALES MANAGER5670941
GAYLE, TROY MARSHALLTREASURER5925156
GREENIER, RYAN EDWARDSENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, FINANCE
MICHAEL, LINEA KATESECRETARY5791549
TAYLOR, HOLLEY WATSONCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4171040
TSAI, PHYLLISFINOP7200380

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts1,900
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 740,027,520

Disclosures

Regulatory Event6
Arbitration1

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Company Information

BCG SECURITIES, INC.

BCG SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 70

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