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Joseph Trovato

25 Years of Experience
Bakersfield, CA
1 DisclosureBrokerSells Insurance

Joseph Trovato is a registered investment advisor at Valmark Advisers, INC., based in Bakersfield, CA, with 25 years of industry experience. Joseph operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Charitable Giving, Education Planning, Estate Planning, Insurance Planning, and 1 more. Their firm serves 14,890 clients with $10B in assets under management.

Compensation
Fee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
286 advisors
Number of Clients
14,890 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$683K average
Assets Under Management
$10.2B

Fee Structure

Minimum Investment:$50K
Investment management only (planning not offered)

Valmark Advisers offers investment management through several programs, including Valmark ACCESS and ACCESS Direct.

Valmark ACCESS:

  • Fees are calculated as a percentage of your account's assets and are negotiated between you and your advisor, but will not exceed:
    • 1.95% annually for accounts less than $1,000,000
    • 1.75% annually for accounts between $1,000,001 and $2,000,000
    • 1.50% annually for accounts above $2,000,001
  • A minimum investment of $50,000 is generally required.

ACCESS Direct:

  • This program provides access to third-party managers, fee-based annuities, and fee-based variable life insurance contracts. Fees vary depending on the specific solution chosen.
  • American Funds F-2 Direct Program: Fees are 1% of the account value annually.
  • Fee-Based Variable Annuity Program: Fees will not exceed 1.5% of the contract's cash value annually.
  • Fee-Based Variable Life Insurance Fees: Fees will not exceed 1.5% of the contract's cash value annually.

Select Manager Programs:

  • Fees are calculated as a percentage of your account's assets and are negotiated between you and your advisor, but will not exceed:
    • 1.95% annually for accounts between $50,000 and $1,000,000
    • 1.75% annually for accounts between $1,000,001 and $2,000,000
    • 1.50% annually for accounts above $2,000,001
  • A minimum investment of $100,000 is generally required.
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Location

4925 Commerce Drive, Suite 100, Bakersfield, CA, 93309

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History

Regulatory History (1)
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Customer Dispute
December 2002
Denied
Other Business ActivitiesSells Insurance

Joseph operates Trovato Wealth Management, offering financial planning, wealth management, and insurance sales since 2012. He provides investment advice, trading recommendations, and supervises accounts, with compensation received through the broker-dealer, insurance agency, or directly from insurance companies.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Valmark Advisers, INC.
March 2017 - Present · 9 yrs 2 mos
Valmark Securities, INC.Broker
March 2017 - Present · 9 yrs 2 mos
Previous Registrations
Independent Financial Group, LLC
October 2011 - March 2017 · 5 yrs 5 mos
Independent Financial Group, LLCBroker
October 2011 - March 2017 · 5 yrs 5 mos
Summit Investment Advisors, LLC
June 2009 - March 2011 · 1 yr 9 mos
Valmark Advisers, INC.
September 2004 - October 2011 · 7 yrs 1 mo
Valmark Securities, INC.Broker
July 2004 - October 2011 · 7 yrs 3 mos
Summit Investment Advisors, LLC
September 2002 - December 2008 · 6 yrs 3 mos
Walnut Street Securities, INC.Broker
May 2000 - July 2004 · 4 yrs 2 mos
State Registrations22 states
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Exams
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