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Joseph A. Mccarthy

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CRD#: 709386
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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.

Joseph Anthony Michael Mccarthy, who also goes by Joseph Anthony Mccarthy, was a registered financial professional .

Joseph is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1980. Joseph had worked at 13 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 1 exams.

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Aliases


Joseph Anthony Mccarthy

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

June 8, 2015 - June 4, 2021

AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES

RIA
CRD#: 104556
BRIGHTON, MA
Past

April 24, 2015 - June 4, 2021

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13686
Brighton, MA
Past

April 24, 2007 - April 28, 2015

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 105644
BRIGHTON, MA
Past

August 18, 2005 - April 28, 2015

CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC

BD
CRD#: 10358
BOSTON, MA
Past

November 20, 2002 - July 19, 2005

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1137
DES MOINES, IA
Past

September 21, 1999 - November 1, 2002

WINGATE CAPITAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 17820
LEXINGTON, MA
Past

March 1, 1996 - September 10, 1999

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
SPRINGFIELD, MA
Past

January 1, 1995 - March 1, 1996

G. R. PHELPS & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 173
Past

November 29, 1993 - November 15, 1994

WS GRIFFITH SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10410
HARTFORD, CT
Past

June 4, 1987 - November 29, 1993

VP DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 3036
HARTFORD, CT
Past

April 3, 1986 - May 27, 1987

TOWER SQUARE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 833
Past

June 4, 1980 - April 11, 1986

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 468
Past

June 4, 1980 - April 14, 1986

JOHN HANCOCK MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 5181

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: 10/24/1980
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 5/15/1980
Registered Representative Examination

Current Firm


AA
AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES
1ST GLOBAL ADVISORY SERVICES | HD VEST ADVISORY SERVICES | H.D. VEST ADVISORY SERVICES, INC | AVANTAX WEALTH MANAGEMENT | AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES, INC. | AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES

CRD#: 104556 / SEC#: 801-29892

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Contact information


Main Address
3200 Olympus Blvd Suite 100, Dallas, TX 75019
Mailing Address
Phone number
(972) 870-6000
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
2,278

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV 2A FIRM BROCHURE (3/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts140,306
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 46,109,939,749

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
12/13/2024
Cover Page
11/28/2023
12/16/2022

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Company Information


AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES

CRD#: 104556

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