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Joel Palmbos

ADVISORY ALPHA
ZEELAND, MI 49464
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CRD#: 6349872
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Professional summary


Joel Palmbos is a registered financial advisor currently at ADVISORY ALPHA, LLC located in Zeeland, Michigan.

Joel is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2014. Joel has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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) Joel Palmbos Insurance Agent. Investment Related. 4136 56th Ave. Hudsonville, MI 49426. Fixed / Traditional Insurance Sales. Agent. Start date: 7/2012. 40 hours/month. 40hours/month during trading hours. Sale of fixed and traditional insurance products. 2) Vision Financial Group. Investment Related. 250 S. State Street, Zeeland, MI 49464. Fixed Insurance and Financial Services. Wealth Advisor. Start date: 6/2012. 40 hours/week. 40 hours/week during trading hours. Provides financial, consulting and insurance services to clients. 3) F.O.G Management Company; not investment related; 250 S State Street Zeeland MI, 49464; Business management services; Partner; 04/21/2023; 0 Hr/month; 0Hr/Month; no duties.

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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

April 25, 2023 - Present

ADVISORY ALPHA, LLC

Office #1: 250 S. State Street, Zeeland, MI 49464
RIA
CRD#: 158282
ZEELAND, MI
Past

January 5, 2015 - April 27, 2023

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 134139
ZEELAND, MI
Past

November 18, 2014 - April 27, 2023

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39543
ZEELAND, MI
Past

September 8, 2014 - November 17, 2014

SII INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2225
ZEELAND, MI

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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ADVISORY ALPHA, LLC
ADVISORY ALPHA | SUDDENLY SINGLE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SCHIPPER & OSTERINK | MONEY TALES FINANCIAL | FINANCIAL TRANSITIONS LTD. | FINANCIAL DECISIONS | ESTATE DOCTOR | CONGER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CASE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ADVISORY ALPHA, LLC

CRD#: 158282 / SEC#: 801-72499

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/14/2011 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
Michigan
(6/26/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 12/23/2014
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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ADVISORY ALPHA, LLC
ADVISORY ALPHA | SUDDENLY SINGLE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SCHIPPER & OSTERINK | MONEY TALES FINANCIAL | FINANCIAL TRANSITIONS LTD. | FINANCIAL DECISIONS | ESTATE DOCTOR | CONGER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CASE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ADVISORY ALPHA, LLC

CRD#: 158282 / SEC#: 801-72499

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/14/2011 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
348 S Waverly Rd Suite 100, Holland, MI 49423
Mailing Address
Phone number
(866) 530-1400
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
60

SEC notice filing (48 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADVISORY ALPHA, LLC ADV PART 2A (4/24/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts22,480
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 3,468,083,482

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Company Information


ADVISORY ALPHA, LLC

CRD#: 158282Zeeland, MI 49464

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