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Joseph T. Hillman

STRIVE FINANCIAL GROUP
CARMEL, IN 46290
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CRD#: 6233607
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Professional summary

Joseph Thomas Hillman, who also goes by Joe Thomas Hillman, Joe Hillman, is a registered financial advisor currently at STRIVE FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC located in Carmel, Indiana.

Joseph is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2013. Joseph has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

Joe Thomas Hillman | Joe Hillman

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.
NAME: M. E. D. DISTRIBUTION INV REL: N ADD: 9264 TIMBERWOLF LANE, ZIONSVILLE, IN 46077 NATURE: MEDICAL IMPLANT DISTRIBUTION COMPANY POSITION: SALES/OWNER START DATE: 2001 NO. HR/MO: 25 NO. HR/MO DURING SEC TRADING: 5 Strive Financial Group, LLC; Investment Related; Indianapolis, IN; Insurance Agent; Fixed Insurance sales; Started 09/2024; Approximately 48 hours per month spent; Approximately 48 hours per month spent during securities trading hours. Wellington Wealth Strategies, LLC; Investment Related; Indianapolis, IN; Started 11/2019; Investment Advisor Representative; Provide investment advisory services; Will remain dually registered through the transition of business.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

October 30, 2024 - Present

STRIVE FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

Office #1: 10201 N. Illinois Street Suite 325, Carmel, IN 46290
RIA
CRD#: 333298
CARMEL, IN
Past

November 26, 2019 - December 31, 2024

WELLINGTON WEALTH STRATEGIES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 306298
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Past

October 3, 2014 - September 13, 2019

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10409
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Past

October 2, 2013 - September 13, 2019

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
INDIANAPOLIS, IN

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".
SF
STRIVE FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC
FIREFIGHTER FINANCIAL ADVISOR | STRIVE FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 333298 / SEC#: 801-131400

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/30/2024 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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Indiana
(10/30/2024)
IAR
Texas
(10/30/2024)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 8/26/2014
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 1/16/2014
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 10/2/2013
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Current Firm

SF
STRIVE FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC
FIREFIGHTER FINANCIAL ADVISOR | STRIVE FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 333298 / SEC#: 801-131400

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/30/2024 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
10201 N. Illinois Street Suite 325, Carmel, IN 46290
Mailing Address
Phone number
(317) 590-0146
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
6

SEC notice filing (11 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV2A/2B (6/4/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts1,765
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 188,000,000

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Company Information

STRIVE FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 333298Carmel, IN 46290

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