John Ems has been an investment adviser representative at Friday Financial since September 2026, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.
Friday Financial, Inc. is a Dubuque, IA firm with $409M under management, 289 clients and 6 advisers in one office, as of its August 2026 filing.
John Ems’ longest registration was 1 year at Avantax Planning Partners, Inc. (2025–2026). Before joining Friday Financial in 2026, John Ems was registered through Avantax Planning Partners, Inc.
- Friday FinancialCurrent– present · under a yearSaint Louis, MO · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 329748
- Avantax Planning Partners, Inc.– · 1 yearBallwin, MO · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 106237
Investment adviser representative registrations
John Ems is registered as an investment adviser representative in Missouri, since September 2026.
- MissouriSince 17 September 2026
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| Series 65 | Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination | 3 February 2025 |
- Name
- Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
- Full name
- John Alexander Ems
- CRD
- 8004557
- Firm
- Friday Financial · CRD 329748
- Office
- 12250 Weber Hill Road, Suite 315, Saint Louis, MO 63127
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- April 2025
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
Where does John Ems work?
John Ems is an investment adviser representative registered through Friday Financial, Inc. since September 2026, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.
Is John Ems a financial advisor?
Yes. John Ems has a current investment-adviser registration in Missouri, through Friday Financial since September 2026.
How many years of experience does John Ems have?
John Ems has 1 year in the financial industry, since April 2025, across 2 adviser firms.
What exams has John Ems passed?
John Ems passed the Series 65 in February 2025.
Where did John Ems work before Friday Financial?
Before Friday Financial, John Ems was registered through Avantax Planning Partners, Inc., February 2025 to July 2026.
Where is John Ems based?
John Ems’ registered office is in Saint Louis, MO.
Is John Ems registered with FINRA?
No. John Ems has no current broker registration.
How can I verify John Ems’ record?
Search CRD 8004557 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes John Ems’ full registration record.
