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Joseph C. Paul

TRIDENT ADVISORS
DOYLESTOWN, PA 18901
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CRD#: 718203
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Professional summary


Joseph Crawford Paul, who also goes by Joseph C Paul, is a registered financial advisor currently at TRIDENT ADVISORS INC located in Doylestown, Pennsylvania and CRESAP, INC. located in Doylestown, Pennsylvania.

Joseph is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1980. Joseph has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 15, Series 5, Series 3, Series 7, Series 6, Series 9, Series 10 and Series 8 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Joseph C Paul

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.
TRIDENT ADVISORS INC., YES INVESTMENT RELATED, 76 EAST STATE STREET, DOYLESTOWN, PA 18901, CONSULTING, PRESIDENT, START DATE 6/29/99, Full time, CONSULTING WITH CLIENTS ON OUTSIDE INVESTMENTS INCLUDING REAL ESTATE. Occasional Insurance Sales

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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

February 12, 2025 - Present

TRIDENT ADVISORS INC

Office #1: 76 East State St., Doylestown, PA 18901
RIA
CRD#: 108920
DOYLESTOWN, PA
Current

January 31, 2020 - Present

CRESAP, INC.

Office #1: 76 East State Street, Doylestown, PA 18901-4362
RIA
BD
CRD#: 25899
Doylestown, PA
Past

January 9, 2019 - January 31, 2020

CHAPIN, DAVIS

RIA
CRD#: 28116
Doylestown, PA
Past

January 9, 2019 - January 31, 2020

CHAPIN, DAVIS

BD
CRD#: 28116
Doylestown, PA
Past

September 2, 1999 - February 6, 2025

TRIDENT ADVISORS INC

RIA
CRD#: 108920
DOYLESTOWN, PA
Past

May 28, 1999 - January 3, 2019

CRESAP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 25899
DOYLESTOWN, PA
Past

July 5, 1996 - June 1, 1999

RUTHERFORD, BROWN & CATHERWOOD, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10306
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Past

May 26, 1989 - July 5, 1996

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7471
NEW YORK, NY
Past

December 24, 1986 - October 28, 1987

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
Past

October 22, 1986 - June 8, 1989

DREXEL BURNHAM LAMBERT INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7323
Past

August 24, 1982 - October 22, 1986

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
Past

October 30, 1980 - August 19, 1982

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
Past

October 30, 1980 - December 24, 1986

AMERICAN EXPRESS FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 6320
Past

October 30, 1980 - December 4, 1990

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321

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".
TA
TRIDENT ADVISORS INC
TRIDENT ADVISORS INC

CRD#: 108920 / SEC#: 801-131929

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/5/2025 Approved)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/6/2025 Terminated)

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.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
California
(1/31/2020)
RR
Connecticut
(1/31/2020)
RR
District of Columbia
(10/14/2020)
RR
Florida
(1/31/2020)
RR
Illinois
(1/31/2020)
RR
Maine
(1/31/2020)
RR
Massachusetts
(1/31/2020)
RR
Michigan
(1/31/2020)
RR
Missouri
(1/31/2020)
RR
New Hampshire
(1/31/2020)
RR
New Jersey
(1/31/2020)
RR
New York
(1/31/2020)
RR
Pennsylvania
(1/31/2020)
IAR
Pennsylvania
(2/12/2025)
RR
South Carolina
(1/31/2020)
RR
Washington
(11/15/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 7/7/1993
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 15
Date: 11/29/1994
Foreign Currency Options Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 5
Date: 11/29/1994
Interest Rate Options Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 8
Date: 10/27/1992
General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module)
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


TA
TRIDENT ADVISORS INC
TRIDENT ADVISORS INC

CRD#: 108920 / SEC#: 801-131929

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/5/2025 Approved)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/6/2025 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
76 East State St., Doylestown, PA 18901
Mailing Address
Phone number
(215) 489-5383
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
3

SEC notice filing (1 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

TRIDENT FIRM BROCHURE - FORM ADV PART 2A (11/17/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts262
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 100,148,152

Red Flags


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Company Information


TRIDENT ADVISORS INC

CRD#: 108920Doylestown, PA 18901

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