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ADVOCATE INVESTING SERVICES

15949 FREDERICK ROAD, WOODBINE, MD 21797
Fiduciaryfee-onlySEC Registered
240-403-0039 HTTPS://WWW.LINKEDIN.COM/IN/JOSEPHGALLAGHER/ CRD #273035
$187M
Assets Managed
4
Clients
5
Employees
4
Years Active
since 2022

Compensation Model

% of Assets (AUM)
Hourly Fees
Fixed / Flat Fees
Commissions
Performance Fees

Compensation type disclosed on SEC Form ADV Item 5C. Filed 46092. Specific fee percentages are available in this firm's Form ADV Part 2A brochure at adviserinfo.sec.gov.

Conflict of Interest Analysis

Broker-Dealer Affiliated: No

No broker-dealer affiliation. Lower risk of commission-driven advice.

Insurance Licensed: No

Not insurance licensed. Cannot sell you annuity or insurance products directly.

Custody of Client Assets: No

Assets held at an independent custodian (e.g., Schwab, Fidelity, TD Ameritrade). This is the standard, lower-risk arrangement.

Proprietary Products: No

Uses only third-party investment products. No proprietary product conflicts.

Regulatory & Disciplinary History

Clean Record

No disciplinary events, regulatory actions, or customer complaints on file with the SEC or FINRA. This firm has maintained a spotless regulatory record for 4 years.

Firm Details

Legal NameADVOCATE INVESTING SERVICES
CRD Number#273035
SEC RegisteredYes
Registration Date2022-05-19
States RegisteredMD
Assets Under Management$187M
Number of Clients4
Employees5
Compensation Typefee-only
Last ADV Filing46092

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ADVOCATE INVESTING SERVICES a fiduciary?

Yes. ADVOCATE INVESTING SERVICES is a registered investment adviser (RIA) with the SEC, which means they are legally required to act as a fiduciary — putting your interests ahead of their own.

How does ADVOCATE INVESTING SERVICES charge clients?

ADVOCATE INVESTING SERVICES uses a fee-only compensation model. Full fee details are in their Form ADV Part 2A brochure at adviserinfo.sec.gov.

Does ADVOCATE INVESTING SERVICES have any complaints?

No. ADVOCATE INVESTING SERVICES has zero complaints or disciplinary actions on file with the SEC or FINRA across 4 years of operation.

How does ADVOCATE INVESTING SERVICES compare to other advisors in WOODBINE?

ADVOCATE INVESTING SERVICES has a Red Flag Score of 100/100. There are many registered advisory firms in WOODBINE. Use our city page to compare firms side by side.

Where does this data come from?

All information is sourced from SEC Form ADV public filings (mandatory regulatory disclosures) and FINRA BrokerCheck records. Last updated: 2026-06-24. We do not accept payment from financial advisors.

Data source: SEC Form ADV (Parts 1 and 2A) filed with the Investment Adviser Registration Depository (IARD). Filing date: 46092. Last data refresh: 2026-06-24. AdvisorRanked does not verify the accuracy of SEC filings. This is not financial advice.