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Joseph F. Sciaccotta

GREAT LAKES ADVISORS
CHICAGO, IL 60604
CRD#: 6998002
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Joseph Francis SciaccottaGREAT LAKES ADVISORS

Professional summary

Joseph Francis Sciaccotta, who also goes by Joseph Sciaccotta, is a registered financial advisor currently at GREAT LAKES ADVISORS, LLC located in Chicago, Illinois.

Joseph is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2018. Joseph has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, Series 7TO and SIE exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

Joseph Sciaccotta

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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Experience

Current

January 9, 2026 - Present

GREAT LAKES ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 231 S. Lasalle Street 4th Floor, Chicago, IL 60604
RIA
CRD#: 110757
CHICAGO, IL
Past

January 23, 2025 - June 24, 2026

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
CHICAGO, IL
Past

January 23, 2025 - June 24, 2026

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
CHICAGO, IL
Past

March 16, 2020 - January 23, 2025

WINTRUST INVESTMENTS LLC

BD
CRD#: 875
CHICAGO, IL
Past

December 18, 2019 - January 23, 2025

WINTRUST INVESTMENTS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 875
CHICAGO, IL
Past

December 18, 2019 - December 31, 2025

GREAT LAKES ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 110757
CHICAGO, IL
Past

August 1, 2018 - August 20, 2019

MCADAM LLC

RIA
CRD#: 170914
Chicago, IL

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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GREAT LAKES ADVISORS, LLC
GREAT LAKES ADVISORS, LLC
FOCUSED ADVISORS | WINTRUST WEALTH MANAGEMENT | WINTRUST PRIVATE CLIENT | WINTRUST CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | WAYNE HUMMER PREMIER ADVISORS | WAYNE HUMMER MANAGEMENT CO | WAYNE HUMMER INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT SERVICES | WAYNE HUMMER ASSET MANAGEMENT COMPANY, L.L.C. | WAYNE HUMMER ASSET MANAGEMENT COMPANY | LAKE FOREST CAPITAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY | GREAT LAKES ADVISORS, LLC | GREAT LAKES ADVISORS, INC. | GREAT LAKES ADVISORS HOLDINGS, LLC

CRD#: 110757 / SEC#: 801-16937

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/24/1982 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

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IAR
Illinois
(1/9/2026)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 10/19/2020
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 7/28/2018
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 3/16/2020
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 1/11/2020
Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Current Firm

GREAT LAKES ADVISORS, LLC
GREAT LAKES ADVISORS, LLC
FOCUSED ADVISORS | WINTRUST WEALTH MANAGEMENT | WINTRUST PRIVATE CLIENT | WINTRUST CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | WAYNE HUMMER PREMIER ADVISORS | WAYNE HUMMER MANAGEMENT CO | WAYNE HUMMER INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT SERVICES | WAYNE HUMMER ASSET MANAGEMENT COMPANY, L.L.C. | WAYNE HUMMER ASSET MANAGEMENT COMPANY | LAKE FOREST CAPITAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY | GREAT LAKES ADVISORS, LLC | GREAT LAKES ADVISORS, INC. | GREAT LAKES ADVISORS HOLDINGS, LLC

CRD#: 110757 / SEC#: 801-16937

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/24/1982 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
231 S. Lasalle Street 4th Floor, Chicago, IL 60604
Mailing Address
Po Box 750, Chicago, IL 60606-0750
Phone number
(312) 431-1700
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
86

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

GLA ADV PART 2A (9/16/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts3,771
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 15,298,949,943

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
01/21/2026
Cover Page
Report
09/25/2024
Cover Page
Report
09/27/2023
Cover Page
Report

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Company Information

GREAT LAKES ADVISORS, LLC

GREAT LAKES ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 110757Chicago, IL 60604

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