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Joseph Ambrosia

Advisor at Cetera

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Location

Elizabeth, IL 61028

Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Industry experience

30 years

About

Joseph Ambrosia is a financial advisor at Cetera with 30 years of industry experience and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior experience includes eight years at Avantax Advisory Services and a long tenure at Avantax Investment Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in community activities in Elizabeth, Illinois, including serving on the economic development committee, participating in the local chamber of commerce, attending church budget meetings, and helping organize the Elizabeth Community Fair. Cetera Investment Advisers serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth, institutional, and retirement-plan clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and fiduciary services, combining retirement capabilities with institutional and trust solutions.

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) Charitable giving & philanthropy

Occupation focus

Based on Cetera

Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired

Demographic focus

Based on Cetera

HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet) Approaching retirement

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Fee options

Fixed

Flat fees for financial planning and consulting negotiated with client

Percentage

$0 - $250,000: Up to 2.75% $250,001 - $500,000: Up to 2.50% $500,001 - $750,000: Up to 2.00% $750,001 - $1,000,000: Up to 1.75% $1,000,001 - $2,000,000: Up to 1.50% $2,000,001 - $5,000,000: Up to 1.25% $5,000,001+: As low as 0.75% (varies by program)

Project-based

Hourly consulting and financial planning rates negotiated with client

Other

Account minimum: $5,000 Minimum fee: Minimum program fees ranging from $99 to $199 annually depending on program Fee-only: Flat or hourly fees for financial planning and consulting services, negotiated case-by-case

Location

2601 S. Becker Rd

Elizabeth, IL 61028

Most active in

Illinois

Work history

Cetera Wealth Services, LLC

2025 - Present (1 year)

Cetera

2025 - Present (1 year)

Avantax Advisory services

2017 - 2025 (8 years)

Elizabeth Nursing Home

2015 - Present (11 years)

Regional Office Of Education 08

2014 - 2018 (4 years)

Galena School District

2014 - 2018 (4 years)

Avantax Investment Services, Inc.

1995 - 2025 (30 years)

Joeambrosia/Self Employed

1982 - Present (44 years)

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