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Joshua Leon Cutler

Joshua L. Cutler

BLUESTEM FINANCIAL ADVISORS
SAVOY, IL 61874
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CRD#: 5815169
Joshua Leon Cutler

Professional summary


Joshua Leon Cutler, CFP®, who also goes by Josh L Cutler, Josh Cutler, Joshua L Cutler, is a registered financial advisor currently at BLUESTEM FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC located in Savoy, Illinois.

Joshua is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2011. Joshua has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66 and Series 7 exams.

Biography


I attended Eastern Illinois University, where I earned my Bachelor's degree in Finance with a specialization in financial planning. After working for 3 years in the financial services industry, I joined Bluestem in early 2014 and discovered my passion doing fee-only financial planning.   As a Lead Advisor at Bluestem, I am driven to help clients remove worry from their financial lives through a hands-on, objective approach to financial planning. I believe in helping clients build a strong financial foundation that leads to financial independence and peace of mind. In addition to my work with clients, I take an active role in mentoring and training new advisors and student interns.   Outside of work, I love spending time with my wife Jen and our English Bulldog, Opie. I also enjoy get-togethers with friends and family and like to attend sporting events and concerts, exercise, and play the guitar.
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Question & Answer


What are your service offerings?
Long-term Care
Investment Planning
Estate Planning
Employee and Employer Plan Ben...
Retirement Planning
Tax Planning
Debt Management
Education Planning
Comprehensive Financial Planni...
Retirement Income Management
Life Transitions
Health Care
Insurance Planning
Do you have an area of expertise or specialization?
College/Education Planning
Investment Advice with Ongoing...
Middle Income Client Needs
Retirement Planning & Distribu...
Tax Planning
What is your minimum asset requirement?
1
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Josh L Cutler | Josh Cutler | Joshua L Cutler

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


Click below to view Joshua Leon Cutler's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Start date: 2014

Experience


Current

September 10, 2014 - Present

BLUESTEM FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 1809 Woodfield Drive Suite A, Savoy, IL 61874
RIA
CRD#: 158418
SAVOY, IL
Past

October 4, 2011 - February 13, 2014

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC

RIA
CRD#: 149018
CHAMPAIGN, IL
Past

July 13, 2011 - February 13, 2014

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6694
CHAMPAIGN, IL

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".
BLUESTEM FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC
BLUESTEM FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC
BLUESTEM FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 158418 / SEC#: 801-116798

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/13/2019 Approved)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/8/2019 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/27/2020 Terminated)

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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Illinois
(9/10/2014)
IAR
Texas
(1/3/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 10/3/2011
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


BLUESTEM FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC
BLUESTEM FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC
BLUESTEM FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 158418 / SEC#: 801-116798

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/13/2019 Approved)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/8/2019 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/27/2020 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
1809 Woodfield Drive Suite A, Savoy, IL 61874
Mailing Address
Phone number
(217) 352-0000
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
10

SEC notice filing (3 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

BLUESTEM ADV PART 2A & 2B AMENDMENT 04.25.25 (4/25/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts957
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 325,455,251

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Company Information


BLUESTEM FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

BLUESTEM FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 158418Savoy, IL 61874

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