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Joseph D Hardee

Investment Adviser Representative at Xcelsior Advisor Partners LLC

Miami Beach, FLCRD #1688245Dual-registered
No disclosures on record
Sourced from SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck
Years of Experience
39 yrs
Exams Passed
5

Professional summary

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Joseph D. Hardee is an investment adviser representative with Xcelsior Advisor Partners LLC in Miami Beach, FL, where they have been registered since 2025. They have worked in the securities industry since 1987 and have been registered with 3 firms, including Morgan Stanley and Salomon Smith Barney Inc. They have passed 5 industry qualification exams, including the Series 65 (investment adviser), Series 7 (general securities representative), and Series 63 (state securities agent). They are registered to provide investment advice in Colorado, Florida, New York, and Texas.

Registrations & licenses

Registration type
Dual-registered
As of August 14, 2026, from the advisor's current registrations on SEC IAPD
State registrations
Investment adviser:
Colorado, Florida, New York, Texas
Broker:
8 states and territories

Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, New York, Oklahoma, Texas, Utah, Virginia

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 12/5/2016
Series 63
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Passed 6/29/1987
SIE
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
Passed 10/1/2018
Series 3
National Commodity Futures Examination
Passed 8/3/1987
Series 7
General Securities Representative Examination
Passed 6/20/1987

Financial-firm registration history

Registration history as reported to FINRA, most recent first.

Xcelsior Advisor Partners LLCCurrent
3/13/2025 – Miami Beach, FL
Morgan Stanley
12/5/2016 – 4/1/2025New York, NY
Salomon Smith Barney Inc.
3/27/1997 – 3/6/2003New York, NY

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. Morgan Stanley
    Jun 2009 – Mar 2025New York, NY
  2. Morgan Stanley Private BANK, National Association
    Jan 2015 – Mar 2025New York, NY
  3. Xcelsior Advisor Partners LLC
    Mar 2025 – no end date reportedMiami Beach, FL
  4. The Leaders Group Inc DBA Simplicity Investments
    Mar 2025 – no end date reportedSummit, NJ
  5. Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A
    Jan 2015 – Nov 2018New York, NY

Official records & sources

Data as of May 30, 2026 · Source: SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck

About Xcelsior Advisor Partners LLC

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

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

Operational and compliance support, dedicated transition teams, technology integration, vendor management, platform flexibility with no mandated investment models, industry-leading payouts and platform equity participation, structured succession planning, scalable growth infrastructure, and a collaborative community of growth-focused professionals.

Financial PlanningPortfolio Management for Individuals and Small Businesses
Firm areas of expertise
Independent RIA PlatformAdvisor TransitionsCompliance SupportSuccession PlanningEnterprise ValueTechnology IntegrationBreakaway AdvisorsOperational SupportSupported Independence

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:
21
Offices listed on AdvisorFinder:
1
Main office:
Scottsdale, AZ
SEC file number:
801-132014

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Form ADV data as of September 27, 2026

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