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Joseph M. Grim

ADVANCED PLANNING
Greenville, SC 29607-1360
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CRD#: 5545016
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Professional summary


Joseph Montgomery Grim III, who also goes by Joseph M Grim III, Joseph Montgomery Grim III, is a registered financial advisor currently at ADVANCED PLANNING, INC. located in Greenville, South Carolina and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Greenville, South Carolina.

Joseph is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2011. Joseph has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Joseph M Grim Iii | Joseph Montgomery Grim Iii

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) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: ADVANCED PLANNING, INC- CRD#158753; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: ADVISORY SERVICES; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: INVESTMENT ADVISORY REPRESENTATIVE ; START DATE: 03/2013; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 32.5; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: FINANCIAL PLANNING AND ASSET MANAGEMENT; (2) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: ADVANCED PLANNING, INC; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL SERVICES; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: FINANCIAL PROFESSIONAL ; START DATE: 03/2013; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 32.5; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: DBA FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES;

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

March 28, 2013 - Present

ADVANCED PLANNING, INC.

Office #1: 1520 E. North Street, Greenville, SC 29607-1360
RIA
CRD#: 158753
Greenville, SC
Current

September 20, 2019 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 1520 E. North Street, Greenville, SC 29607
BD
CRD#: 13572
Greenville, SC
Past

September 5, 2012 - March 28, 2013

SUMMIT FINANCIAL GROUP INC

RIA
CRD#: 109485
GREENVILLE, SC
Past

January 26, 2011 - September 20, 2019

SUMMIT BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 34643
GREENVILLE, SC

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.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

IAR
North Carolina
(8/26/2013)
IAR
South Carolina
(3/28/2013)
RR
South Carolina
(9/20/2019)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 8/27/2012
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


AP
ADVANCED PLANNING, INC.
ADVANCED PLANNING, INC.

CRD#: 158753 / SEC#:

North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/22/2013 Approved)
South Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/11/2013 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
1520 E. North Street, Greenville, SC 29607-1360
Mailing Address
Phone number
(864) 242-1914
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
4

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts389
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 42,685,746

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Company Information


ADVANCED PLANNING, INC.

CRD#: 158753Greenville, SC 29607-1360

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