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Joseph Vincent Ambrosia

Advisor at Cetera — Elizabeth, IL

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Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Experience

31 years

Location

Elizabeth, IL 61028

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Cetera

Institution

Total advisors

10,177

Across 5,102 offices

Clients per advisor

79 Low

Avg AUM per client

$306,089 Low

HNW client ratio

10% Low

About

Joseph Ambrosia is a financial advisor at Cetera with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 31 years of industry experience. He has worked with firms including Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Investment Services. Outside of his advisory work, he is active in his community of Elizabeth, Illinois, serving on the Economic Development Committee, participating in his local church’s budget committee, and acting as a board member for the Elizabeth Community Fair. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various investment strategies, including model portfolios, third-party managers, and bespoke solutions, supporting a broad range of discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Client services

Based on Cetera

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops

Expertise

Based on Cetera

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy

Occupation focus

Based on Cetera

Founder/Business Owner Executive

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Fee options

Fixed

Flat fees may be charged for financial planning and consulting services as negotiated with advisor.

Percentage

$0 - $250,000: up to 2.90% $250,001 - $500,000: up to 2.90% $500,001 - $1,000,000: up to 2.70% $1,000,001 - $2,000,000: up to 2.00% $2,000,001+: up to 1.50%

Commissions

Advisors may be registered representatives and licensed insurance agents earning commissions on securities and insurance products.

Project-based

Consulting and financial planning services may be charged on an hourly rate basis, ranges not specifically stated.

Other

Account minimum: $5,000 Fee-only: Flat fees for financial planning and consulting services; hourly fees for financial planning and consulting according to client agreement; fees negotiated with advisor.

Location

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Elizabeth, IL

2601 S. Becker Rd

Elizabeth IL 61028

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Illinois

Work history

31 years of industry experience

Cetera Wealth Services, LLC

2025 - Present • 1 year

Elizabeth, IL

Cetera

2025 - Present • 1 year

Schaumburg, IL

Avantax Advisory services

2017 - 2025 • 8 years

Elizabeth, IL

Elizabeth Nursing Home

2015 - Present • 11 years

Elizabeth, IL

Regional Office Of Education 08

2014 - 2018 • 4 years

Freeport, IL

Galena School District

2014 - 2018 • 4 years

Galena, IL

Avantax Investment Services, INC.

1995 - 2025 • 30 years

Elizabeth, IL

JNM Financial Services

1994 - Present • 32 years

Elizabeth, IL

Joeambrosia/Self Employed

1982 - Present • 44 years

Elizabeth, IL

Disclosures

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CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

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Series 63, Series 65

Galena, IL

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General retirement planning Income planning General tax planning Active portfolio management Founder/Business Owner
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Series 63, Series 65

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Gavin D

Series 63, Series 65

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ESG / Sustainable investing Wealth management Active portfolio management
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Tricia H

Series 63, Series 65

Bellevue, IA

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