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Joseph Michael Washco Jr.

Advisor at World Investment Advisors, LLC — Forked River, NJ Lacey Road

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Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Experience

26 years

Location

Forked River, NJ 08731

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World Investment Advisors, LLC

Investment Manager

Total advisors

355

Across 199 offices

Clients per advisor

53

Avg AUM per client

$561,747

HNW client ratio

12%

About

Joseph Washco Jr. is a financial advisor with World Investment Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with World Investments, LLC since 2000 and joined World Investment Advisors, LLC in 2025. Outside of his advisory role, he works part-time as a tax preparer during tax season. World Investment Advisors, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser providing portfolio management and advisory services to individuals and institutional clients, including retirement plans and endowments. The firm utilizes both discretionary and non-discretionary solutions with a blend of model-based and customized portfolios, supported by various trading and monitoring platforms.

Client services

Based on World Investment Advisors, LLC

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

Expertise

Based on World Investment Advisors, LLC

Tax-loss harvesting Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)

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Fee options

Fixed

Financial planning fixed fees generally range from $1,000 to $5,000.

Percentage

up to 3.00% annually, may be negotiated/waived; may be flat or tiered per client agreement

Project-based

Financial planning hourly rates generally range from $100 to $275 per hour.

Other

Minimum fee: Minimum annual consulting fee may apply, details in client agreement. Fee-only: Financial planning fees range from $1,000 to $5,000 fixed or $100 to $275 per hour, may be negotiated or waived.

Location

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Forked River, NJ Lacey Road

1044 Lacey Road

Forked River NJ 08731

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

New Jersey

Work history

26 years of industry experience

World Investment Advisors, LLC

2025 - Present • 1 year

Lincroft, NJ

World Investments, Llc

2000 - Present • 26 years

Lincroft, NJ

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Business activities & affiliations

David L

ChFC®, Series 63, Series 66

Bayville, NJ

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Options & derivatives strategies Active portfolio management Private / alternative investments Annuities Wealth management Founder/Business Owner Approaching retirement
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Series 63, Series 65

Toms River, NJ

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Active portfolio management
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Series 63, Series 65

Forked River, NJ

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Options & derivatives strategies Real estate investing
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Series 65

Barnegat, NJ

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Yale L

CFP®, Series 63

Forked River, NJ

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Charitable giving & philanthropy
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Richard O

Series 63, Series 65

Toms River, NJ

White Star Financial LLC

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Active portfolio management
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