Joshua Beitel

Joshua Beitel, based in Traverse City, Michigan, is a multi-faceted professional known primarily as a poker player but also as a financial advisor and entrepreneur. He holds a Series 66 license and has 14 years of industry experience in financial services, currently at Signature Equity Partners, LLC. Additionally, he is the CEO and founder of Rockford Rides, a limousine and black car service operating near Chicago, Illinois. His diverse background also includes an MBA from Northern Illinois University.

Beitel actively participates in live poker tournaments, with recorded earnings of $15,063 on the Mid-Stakes Poker Tour (MSPT). His MSPT profile lists his location as Williamsburg, MI, and notes four main event cashes with one major cash. While specific tournament results are not detailed, his consistent presence in regional events highlights his dedication to the game. He is described as a professional poker player who balances tournament poker with other business ventures.

Financial Advisory

Beitel is a financial advisor at Signature Equity Partners, LLC, an SEC-registered advisory firm. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc., Cetera Investment Services LLC, and Chemical Bank. His advisory practice focuses on portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, and business entities.

Entrepreneurship

Since March 2018, Beitel has served as CEO of Rockford Rides LLC, a luxury transportation company providing limousine and black car services for weddings, proms, corporate events, and airport transfers. The company emphasizes brand-new, non-smoking vehicles and professional drivers. Beitel’s background in marketing is evident in his public commentary, such as his analysis of Uber’s National Ice Cream Day promotions.

Beitel earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Northern Illinois University, where he graduated with honors in Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences. He also holds a Google Analytics certification.

Beitel’s skills span brand management, marketing, corporate transportation, and financial advisory. He is also an insurance agent and offers tax-loss harvesting, ESG investing, and options strategies through his advisory firm. His public activity on LinkedIn promotes stress-free medical transport and airport transfer services, showcasing his commitment to customer service.