Joshua Chapin
Joshua Chapin is a registered investment advisor at Emerson Equity LLC, based in Corona Del Mar, CA, with 15 years of industry experience. Joshua operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Financial Planning & Coaching, Insurance Planning, Investment Management. Their firm serves 679 clients with $330M in assets under management.
Compensation
Firm Size
Number of Clients
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Assets Under Management
Fee Structure
Portfolio-Based Fees (Tiered)
| Portfolio Value | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Up to $1.0M | 2.50% |
| $1M+ | 2.25% |
Fees are negotiable. The Advisor, as a registered Broker-Dealer, also receives 12b-1 fees for certain mutual fund transactions.
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Location
Corona Del Mar, CA
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Regulatory History (4)
Customer Dispute
December 2025Customer Dispute
December 2025Customer Dispute
September 2025Customer Dispute
September 2025Other Business ActivitiesSells Insurance
Joshua is the owner of Breakwater Capital, LLC, where he makes investment decisions and tracks investments, dedicating minimal time. He is also the President of Breakwater Capital (formerly JC Financial Strategies), an S-Corp used to market securities and insurance products, dedicating full-time hours to this role.
Employment History
Current Registrations
Emerson Equity LLC
Emerson Equity LLC
Emerson Equity LLCBroker
Previous Registrations
Parkland Securities, LLCBroker
Spc
Prudential Financial Planning Services
Pruco Securities, LLC.Broker
Nylife Securities LLCBroker
State Registrations16 states
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