JT
CFP · ChFC
JT
CFP · ChFC

Joseph Taunt

42 Years of Experience
Grand Rapids, MI
1 DisclosureBrokerSells Insurance

Joseph Taunt is a CFP, ChFC-designated registered investment advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, INC., based in Grand Rapids, MI, with 42 years of industry experience. Their practice areas include Divorce Planning, Education Planning, Estate Planning, Financial Planning & Coaching, and 4 more. Their firm serves 323,031 clients with $100B in assets under management.

Compensation
Commission-BasedFee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
3935 advisors
Number of Clients
323,031 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$317K average
Assets Under Management
$102.4B

Fee Structure

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors (CIRA) offers investment management services through several platforms. Fees are based on a percentage of your portfolio's value and are negotiable. The maximum annual fee is 2.25%. Fees can be structured as flat, tiered, or breakpoint. You may also encounter setup fees and service fees. Fees are typically deducted directly from your account. CIRA also offers WealthPort, a wrap fee program with inclusive fees. The WealthPort maximum advisory fee is 2.25% annually.

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Location

Grand Rapids, MI

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History

Regulatory History (1)
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Employment Separation After Allegations
January 2000
Other Business ActivitiesSells Insurance

Joseph is an independent insurance agent for various companies, spending a few hours per week on sales. He also serves as treasurer for the Muskegon Yacht Club and the Lake Michigan Sail Racing Federation, and is a board member for the J/35 Class Association, and an advisory rep of an RIA, spending nearly full-time on this.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Cambridge Investment Research, INC.
December 2024 - Present · 1 yr 5 mos
Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, INC.
December 2024 - Present · 1 yr 5 mos
Cambridge Investment Research, INC.Broker
December 2024 - Present · 1 yr 5 mos
Previous Registrations
Regulus Financial Group, LLCBroker
July 2010 - December 2024 · 14 yrs 5 mos
American Portfolios Advisors, INC
February 2010 - October 2012 · 2 yrs 8 mos
American Portfolios Financial Services, INC.Broker
February 2010 - December 2014 · 4 yrs 10 mos
Sagepoint Financial, INC.
February 2010 - February 2010 · 0 mos
Regal Investment Advisors LLC
May 2007 - December 2024 · 17 yrs 7 mos
Sagepoint Financial, INC.Broker
October 2005 - February 2010 · 4 yrs 4 mos
Sunamerica Securities, INC.Broker
June 2000 - October 2005 · 5 yrs 4 mos
Washington Square Securities, INC.Broker
May 2000 - July 2000 · 2 mos
Signator Investors, INC.Broker
September 1995 - February 2000 · 4 yrs 5 mos
John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance CompanyBroker
September 1995 - May 1997 · 1 yr 8 mos
Sun Investment Services CompanyBroker
April 1988 - August 1995 · 7 yrs 4 mos
The Mutual Life Insurance Company of New YorkBroker
October 1987 - February 1988 · 4 mos
Mony Securities CORP.Broker
October 1987 - February 1988 · 4 mos
First Investors CorporationBroker
January 1983 - October 1987 · 4 yrs 9 mos
State Registrations28 states
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