Joseph Ellis
Joseph Ellis is a CFP-designated registered investment advisor at Diversify Advisory Services, LLC, based in San Diego, CA, with 17 years of industry experience. Joseph is also registered as a broker, so some compensation may come from commissions on products sold. Their practice areas include Alternative Investments, Annuities, Business Owners, Charitable Giving, and 11 more. Their firm serves 5,322 clients with $4.6B in assets under management.
Compensation
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Average Client Portfolio
Assets Under Management
Fee Structure
Portfolio-Based Fees (Tiered)
| Portfolio Value | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Up to $500K | 1.00% |
| $500K - $1.0M | 1.00% |
| $1.0M - $2.0M | 0.85% |
| $2.0M - $3.0M | 0.85% |
| $3.0M - $4.0M | 0.70% |
| $4.0M - $5.0M | 0.70% |
| $5M+ | 0.50% |
Advisory fees are negotiable and maximum annual rates are capped at 2.00% across most platforms. Certain platforms include additional strategy fees ranging from 0.15% to 0.75%.
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Location
401 West A Street, Suite 200, San Diego, CA, 92101
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Regulatory History
No disclosures, customer disputes, or regulatory actions on file.
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Learn about disclosures →Other Business ActivitiesSells Insurance
Joseph is an insurance agent selling fixed insurance products since 2007, dedicating about 10-20% of his time to this. He also owns a tax preparation business, provides notary services, engages in public speaking, offers real estate advisory services, and works as a fractional CFO.
Employment History
Current Registrations
Diversify Advisory Services, LLC
Dfpg Investments, LLC
Dfpg Investments, LLCBroker
Previous Registrations
Dfpg Investments, LLC
Securities America Advisors, INC.
Securities America, INC.Broker
Park Avenue Securities LLCBroker
First Allied Securities, INC.Broker
First Allied Advisory Services, INC.
Metlife Securities INC.
Metlife Securities INC.Broker
Metropolitan Life Insurance CompanyBroker
State Registrations12 states
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