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Joseph Francis Ruffenach Jr

Investment Adviser Representative at GWN Securities Inc.

Egg Harbor Township, NJCRD #2086261Dual-registered
No disclosures on record
Sourced from SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck
Years of Experience
35 yrs
Exams Passed
3

Professional summary

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Joseph Francis Ruffenach Jr. is an investment adviser representative with GWN Securities Inc. in Egg Harbor Township, NJ, where they have been registered since 2010. They have worked in the securities industry since 1991 and have been registered with 3 firms, including Securities America Advisors, Inc. and Brecek & Young Advisors, Inc. They have passed 3 industry qualification exams, including the Series 63 (state securities agent) and Series 6 (investment company and variable products). They are registered to provide investment advice in New Jersey.

Registrations & licenses

Registration type
Dual-registered
As of August 17, 2026, from the advisor's current registrations on SEC IAPD
State registrations
Investment adviser:
New Jersey
Broker:
5 states and territories

Florida, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Virginia

Registration requirements vary by state and service. Contact the advisor's firm to confirm whether they can serve you.

Examinations passed
Series 63
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Passed 9/10/2005
SIE
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
Passed 10/1/2018
Series 6
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
Passed 8/17/1990

Financial-firm registration history

Registration history as reported to FINRA, most recent first.

GWN Securities Inc.Current
8/16/2010 – Egg Harbor Township, NJ
Securities America Advisors, Inc.
1/23/2009 – 8/23/2010Lavista, NE
Brecek & Young Advisors, Inc.
7/18/2007 – 1/23/2009Atlantic City, NJ

Reported employment history

Employment the advisor reported on their SEC/FINRA filings, as of October 8, 2026. It may not be a complete history.

  1. Siracusa Benefits Programs
    Jan 1985 – no end date reportedAtlantic City, NJ

Official records & sources

Data as of August 10, 2026 · Source: SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck

About GWN Securities Inc.

These details describe the firm overall. Individual advisors' services, clients, and fees may differ.

Fee arrangements the firm reports

  • Percentage of assets under management
  • Hourly
  • Fixed fee
  • Other
Firm account minimum
$2,000 (waivable)

Arrangements the firm reports on its Form ADV; this advisor may not charge every fee listed. Estimated from the firm's Form ADV — individual terms may differ. Not a quote.

Services the firm offers

Financial PlanningPortfolio Management for Individuals and Small BusinessesSelection of Other AdvisersMarket Timing

Client types the firm serves

IndividualsHigh Net WorthCorporations

Firm assets under management

$1B–$5B

Firm disclosures (Form ADV)
No disciplinary history reportedVerify on SEC IAPD
Advisors listed on AdvisorFinder:
460
Offices listed on AdvisorFinder:
26
Main office:
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
SEC file number:
801-62547

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Form ADV data as of April 13, 2026

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