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Joel J. Fernando

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CRD#: 7530673
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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 J Fernando was a registered financial professional .

Joel is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2022. Joel had worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 65 exam.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


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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. Stearns Retirement Group - Customer Service Representative. 07/2021 - Present. Assisting prospects and clients with onboarding and account services. Investment related. 2410 Hog Mountain Road Suite 307Watkinsville, Ga. 30677. 100% of business hours. 2. Stearns Retirement Group - Fixed Insurance sales. 07/2021 - Present. Sales of Fixed Insurance and Fixed Annuity sales. Investment related. 2410 Hog Mountain Road Suite 307 Watkinsville, Ga 30677. 0% of business hours. 3. The Retirement Income Store DBA 03/2022 - Present. Marketing to perspective clients for Fixed Insurance and Investment Advisory services. Investment related. 2410 Hog Mountain Road Suite 307 Watkinbsville, Ga. 60677. 0% of Business hours.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

January 18, 2023 - March 20, 2024

BAOBAB FINANCIAL ADVISORY LLC

RIA
CRD#: 324298
HULL, GA
Past

April 28, 2022 - December 9, 2022

SOUND INCOME STRATEGIES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 173272
Watkinsville, GA

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 3/1/2022
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Current Firm


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BAOBAB FINANCIAL ADVISORY LLC
BAOBAB FINANCIAL ADVISORY LLC

CRD#: 324298 / SEC#:

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Contact information


Main Address
Hull, GA
Mailing Address
Phone number
(434) 219-9823
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1

Documents


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Company Information


BAOBAB FINANCIAL ADVISORY LLC

CRD#: 324298

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