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Joel H. Ward

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CRD#: 706805
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Joel Henderson Ward JR, who also goes by Joel H Ward, was a registered financial professional .

Joel is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1980. Joel had worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 7, Series 1 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Joel H Ward

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

April 16, 2013 - December 10, 2020

SEACREST WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 147092
PURCHASE, NY
Past

July 6, 2012 - April 15, 2013

ADVOCATES WEALTH PLANNING

RIA
CRD#: 138612
HOUSTON, TX
Past

October 13, 2003 - May 21, 2012

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 14251
HOUSTON, TX
Past

September 25, 2003 - July 9, 2007

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4095
HOUSTON, TX
Past

September 25, 2003 - May 21, 2012

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
HOUSTON, TX
Past

June 7, 2000 - June 4, 2002

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
STAFFORD, TX
Past

October 8, 1999 - June 4, 2002

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 29, 1997 - December 31, 1998

WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 421
OAKDALE, MN
Past

April 9, 1980 - December 24, 1986

AMERICAN EXPRESS FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 6320
Past

April 9, 1980 - December 22, 1995

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

April 9, 1980 - December 22, 1995

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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SEACREST WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
SEACREST WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 147092 / SEC#: 801-69141

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/12/2008 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 6/6/2000
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 3/28/1980
Registered Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


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SEACREST WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
SEACREST WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 147092 / SEC#: 801-69141

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/12/2008 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
3000 Westchester Avenue Suite 206, Purchase, NY 10577
Mailing Address
Phone number
(914) 502-1900
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
51

SEC notice filing (40 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

SEACREST WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (10/23/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts3,945
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,561,182,425

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Company Information


SEACREST WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 147092

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