Joseph Giar

TOUCHSTONE ADVISORS

CINCINNATI, OH 45202-4203

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CRD#: 5719492

Professional summary

Joseph Giar is a registered financial advisor currently at TOUCHSTONE ADVISORS INC located in Cincinnati, Ohio and TOUCHSTONE SECURITIES, LLC located in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Joseph is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2009. Joseph has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 31 and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

March 20, 2026 - Present

TOUCHSTONE ADVISORS INC

Office #1: 303 Broadway Suite 1100, Cincinnati, OH 45202-4203

RIA

CRD#: 107028

CINCINNATI, OH

Current

March 19, 2026 - Present

TOUCHSTONE SECURITIES, LLC

Office #1: 303 Broadway Suite 1100, Cincinnati, OH 45202

CRD#: 1526

CINCINNATI, OH

Past

March 10, 2014 - March 18, 2026

NATIXIS ADVISORS, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 106800

Minneapolis, MN

Past

February 24, 2014 - March 18, 2026

NATIXIS DISTRIBUTION, LLC

CRD#: 34754

BOSTON, MA

Past

May 1, 2010 - February 11, 2014

COLUMBIA MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT ADVISERS, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 108257

BOSTON, MA

Past

May 1, 2010 - February 11, 2014

COLUMBIA MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

CRD#: 840

BOSTON, MA

Past

December 14, 2009 - May 1, 2010

BOFA ADVISORS, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 107900

BOSTON, MA

Past

October 30, 2009 - May 1, 2010

BOFA DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

CRD#: 30683

BOSTON, MA

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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TOUCHSTONE ADVISORS INC

CRD#: 107028 / SEC#: 801-45963

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/28/1994 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.

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

Maine
(3/19/2026)

New Hampshire
(3/19/2026)

New York
(3/19/2026)

Ohio
(3/20/2026)

IAR

Ohio
(3/20/2026)

Vermont
(3/19/2026)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 12/9/2009

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 31

Date: 4/5/2017

Futures Managed Funds Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 10/29/2009

General Securities Representative Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

TOUCHSTONE ADVISORS INC

CRD#: 107028 / SEC#: 801-45963

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/28/1994 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

303 Broadway Suite 1100, Cincinnati, OH 45202-4203

Mailing Address

Phone number

(513) 362-8000

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (1 States and Territories)

Documents

Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	41
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 29,132,797,072

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Joseph Giar

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Joseph Giar's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

TOUCHSTONE ADVISORS INC

TOUCHSTONE SECURITIES, LLC

NATIXIS ADVISORS, LLC

NATIXIS DISTRIBUTION, LLC

COLUMBIA MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT ADVISERS, LLC

COLUMBIA MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BOFA ADVISORS, LLC

BOFA DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

TOUCHSTONE ADVISORS INC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 12/9/2009

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 31

Date: 4/5/2017

Series 7

Date: 10/29/2009

FINRA

Current Firm

TOUCHSTONE ADVISORS INC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (1 States and Territories)

Documents

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

TOUCHSTONE ADVISORS INC

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