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Joseph T. Bonadies

ADVISORY ADVOCATES LLC
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
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CRD#: 7678021
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Professional summary


Joseph Thomas Bonadies, who also goes by Joe Bonadies, is a registered financial advisor currently at ADVISORY ADVOCATES LLC located in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Joseph is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2023. Joseph has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 7TO and SIE exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Joe Bonadies

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.) Business name: Palissage, LLC; Investment-related: NO; Address: 203 W 21st St, Holland, MI 49423; Nature of business: Wine & beverage consulting; Position: Consulting Sommelier; Title/relationship: Owner; Start date of relationship: 10/2022; Approx. hours/month devoted to business: 10; Hours/month devoted to business during securities trading hours: 0; Brief description of duties: Consultation services for restaurant & bar wine/beverage programs. 2.) BUSINESS NAME: JTB WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: 203 W 21ST ST, HOLLAND, MI; NATURE OF BUSINESS: TO ENGAGE IN ANY ACTIVITY WITHIN THE PURPOSES FOR WHICH AN LLC MAY BE FORMED UNDER THE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ACT OF MICHIGAN. TITLE: MEMBER; START DATE: APRIL 2024; APPROX HRS/MO: 10; HRS/MO DEVOTED DURING TRADING HOURS: 0; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL. 3.) LICENSED INSURANCE PRODUCER, RESIDENT PRODUCER MI; INVESTEMENT RELATED: YES; MICHIGAN; START DATE: JUNE 3RD, 2024; LESS THAN 10 HRS/WK; LINES OF AUTHORITY: ACCIDENT & HEALTH, LIFE, VARIABLE ANNUITIES. 4.) CITY OF HOLLAND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS COMMISSION; NON-INVESTMENT RELATED; HOLLAND, MI; WE DO NOT ENGAGE IN POLICY MAKING DECISIONS, ONLY FUNCTION AS A RECOMMENDING BODY TO THE CITY COUNCIL.

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

June 3, 2025 - Present

ADVISORY ADVOCATES LLC

Office #1: 4981 Cascade Road Suite C, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
RIA
CRD#: 284100
Grand Rapids, MI
Past

August 21, 2023 - September 8, 2025

L.M. KOHN & COMPANY

RIA
CRD#: 27913
Holland, MI
Past

June 5, 2023 - September 8, 2025

L.M. KOHN & COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 27913
Holland, MI

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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Michigan
(6/3/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 8/9/2023
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 6/5/2023
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


AA
ADVISORY ADVOCATES LLC
ADVISORY ADVOCATES LLC

CRD#: 284100 / SEC#:

California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/13/2019 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/23/2019 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/26/2021 Approved)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/24/2020 Approved)
Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/18/2024 Terminated)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/2/2018 Terminated)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/25/2016 Approved)
Mississippi
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/23/2019 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/11/2023 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/29/2020 Conditional Restricted)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/2/2018 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
4981 Cascade Road Suite C, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Mailing Address
4981 Cascade Road Suite C, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Phone number
(866) 597-8938
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
9

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts309
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 76,301,250

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Company Information


ADVISORY ADVOCATES LLC

CRD#: 284100Grand Rapids, MI 49546

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