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Joseph David Baker

Joseph David Baker

CFP®
BALLAST FINANCIAL ADVISORS
GEORGETOWN, DE
·CRD# 5739173·16 years experience

Professional Summary

Joseph David Baker, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at BALLAST FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC located in Georgetown, Delaware. Joseph is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2010. Joseph has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 82TO, Series 6TO, Series 52TO, Series 22TO, Series 99TO, 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

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial PlannerSince 2016

Years of Experience

16 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

BALLAST FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC·CRD# 304430
RIA
33 The Cir., Georgetown, DE 19947
August 13, 2019 - Present
ORIGIN INVESTMENT ADVISORY LLC·CRD# 305353
RIA
Georgetown, DE
June 29, 2022 - March 15, 2023
PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS·CRD# 35747
BD
Georgetown, DE
August 13, 2019 - February 4, 2021
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 6363
RIA
West Chester, PA
March 8, 2010 - August 19, 2019
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 6363
BD
West Chester, PA
February 19, 2010 - August 19, 2019

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Current Firm

BF
BALLAST FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

ANCHOR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | BFACFP, LLC | BALLAST FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC | BALLAST FINANCIAL ADVISORS | ANCHOR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC

CRD#: 304430 / SEC#: 801-117158
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/13/2019 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

535 N. Church St. Suite 205, West Chester, PA 19380

Phone Number

(484) 266-7281

# of Employees

5

SEC notice filing (13 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 13 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A - FIRM BROCHURE (3/17/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

1,573

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$342,648,784

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Other business activities

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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)Real Estate Ownership; Single Family ; Not investment related; July 2014. Business Ownership; Rental property; Co-owner; Residential Property that I am a co-owner of and rent out; 1 hour per month 2)Ballast Financial Advisors, LLC / Investment Related / Georgetown, DE / Registered Investment Advisor / Aug 2019 / Managing Member and CCO / 150 Hours per month / 100% During trading hours 3)Ballast & Associates, LLC / Not Investment Related / Georgetown, DE / CPA Firm / Tax Advisory / Owner / Nov 2020 / 10 Hours per month / 100% During trading hours

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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".
BF
BALLAST FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

ANCHOR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | BFACFP, LLC | BALLAST FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC | BALLAST FINANCIAL ADVISORS | ANCHOR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC

CRD#: 304430 / SEC#: 801-117158
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/13/2019 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
Delaware
(8/13/2019)

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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 Mar 2010About the Series 66 exam

Series 82TO — Limited Representative-Private Securities Offerings

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 82TO exam

Series 6TO — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 6TO exam

Series 52TO — Municipal Securities Representative Examination

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 52TO exam

Series 22TO — Direct Participation Programs Representative Examination

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 22TO exam

Series 99TO — Operations Professional Examination

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 99TO exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Feb 2010About 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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