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Joseph Appolito

Investment Adviser Representative at Commonwealth Financial Network

Honolulu, HICRD #6698Dual-registered
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Years of Experience
54 yrs
Exams Passed
10

Professional summary

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Joseph Appolito is an investment adviser representative with Commonwealth Financial Network in Honolulu, HI, where they have been registered since 2018. They have worked in the securities industry since 1972 and have been registered with 6 firms, including Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. and United Planners' Financial Services of America A Limited Partner. They have passed 8 industry qualification exams, including the Series 65 (investment adviser), Series 7 (general securities representative), and Series 24 (general securities principal). They are registered to provide investment advice in Hawaii and Texas.

Registrations & licenses

Registration type
Dual-registered
As of August 15, 2026, from the advisor's current registrations on SEC IAPD
State registrations
Investment adviser:
Hawaii, Texas
Broker:
8 states and territories

Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas

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

Examinations passed
Series 65
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
Passed 4/30/1996
Series 63
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Passed 7/1/1988
Series 99
Operations Professional Examination
Passed 1/2/2023
Series 7
General Securities Representative Examination
Passed 1/2/2023
SIE
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
Passed 10/1/2018
Series 1
Registered Representative Examination
Passed 4/3/1971
Series 24
General Securities Principal Examination
Passed 1/2/2023
Series 27
Financial and Operations Principal Examination
Passed 1/2/2023
Financial Principal Examination
Passed 3/6/1978
Series 24
General Securities Principal Examination
Passed 7/3/1971

Financial-firm registration history

Registration history as reported to FINRA, most recent first.

Commonwealth Financial NetworkCurrent
11/13/2018 – Honolulu, HI
Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.
5/24/2013 – 11/21/2018Honolulu, HI
United Planners' Financial Services OF America A Limited Partner
3/13/2009 – 5/29/2013Rancho Mirage, CA
Associated Planners Investment Advisory Inc
4/25/2003 – 3/19/2009Palm Desert, CA
Associated Securities Corp.
4/29/2003 – 3/16/2009Palm Desert, CA
Wachovia Securities Financial Network, Inc.
5/20/2002 – 4/25/2003Honolulu, HI

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. Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.
    May 2013 – Nov 2018Honolulu, HI
  2. Commonwealth Financial Network
    Nov 2018 – Sep 2026Waltham, MA
  3. Appolito and Associates Wealth & Retirement Planning
    Nov 2018 – no end date reportedKapolei, HI
  4. United Planners Financial Services of America
    Sep 2026 – no end date reportedScottsdale, AZ

Official records & sources

Data as of June 28, 2026 · Source: SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck

About Commonwealth Financial Network

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Fee arrangements the firm reports

  • Percentage of assets under management
  • Commissions
  • Hourly
  • Fixed fee

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Services the firm offers

Financial PlanningPortfolio Management for Individuals and Small BusinessesPortfolio Management for Businesses and InstitutionsPension ConsultingSelection of Other AdvisersPeriodicals and NewslettersEducational Seminars and Workshops

Client types the firm serves

IndividualsHigh Net WorthPension/Profit SharingCharitable OrganizationsState/MunicipalCorporations

Firm assets under management

$25B+

Firm disclosures (Form ADV)
No disciplinary history reportedVerify on SEC IAPD
Advisors listed on AdvisorFinder:
2,971
Offices listed on AdvisorFinder:
26
Main office:
Waltham, MA
SEC file number:
801-41541

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Form ADV data as of September 29, 2026

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