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Joseph James Harkness

Investment Adviser Representative at THE Baldwin Group Wealth Advisors, LLC

Bethesda, MDCRD #7744520Investment Adviser Representative
No disclosures on record
Sourced from SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck
Years of Experience
3 yrs
Exams Passed
1

Professional summary

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Joseph James Harkness is an investment adviser representative with The Baldwin Group Wealth Advisors, LLC in Bethesda, MD, where they have been registered since 2024. They have worked in the securities industry since 2023 and were previously registered with The Capital Group Investment Advisory Services, LLC. They have passed the Series 65 (investment adviser) exam. They are registered to provide investment advice in Maryland and Virginia.

Office

6720-b Rockledge Drive, Suite 400
Bethesda, MD 20817

Advisors at this office: 15

Branch office as filed with FINRA, counting current advisors in the directory who work there.

Registrations & licenses

Registration type
Investment Adviser Representative
As of August 16, 2026, from the advisor's current registrations on SEC IAPD
State registrations
Investment adviser:
Maryland, 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 6/27/2023

Financial-firm registration history

Registration history as reported to FINRA, most recent first.

THE Baldwin Group Wealth Advisors, LLCCurrent
10/14/2024 – Bethesda, MD
THE Capital Group Investment Advisory Services, LLC
6/27/2023 – 10/4/2024Bethesda, MD

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. North Carolina State University
    Aug 2016 – Jun 2017Raleigh, NC
  2. YMCA
    Jun 2017 – Aug 2017Flemington, NJ
  3. North Carolina State University?
    Aug 2017 – Jan 2019Raleigh, NC
  4. George Pickett AND Associates
    Jan 2019 – Mar 2020Apex, NC
  5. Newday USA
    Jun 2020 – May 2022Fulton, MD
  6. THE Capital Group Investment Advisory Services, LLC
    Jul 2022 – Oct 2024Bethesda, MD
  7. THE Capital Group Investment Advisory Services, LLC
    May 2023 – Oct 2024Bethesda, MD
  8. THE Baldwin Group Wealth Advisors, LLC
    Oct 2024 – no end date reportedTampa, FL

Official records & sources

Data as of August 9, 2026 · Source: SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck

About THE Baldwin Group Wealth Advisors, 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
  • Other

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

Risk management, insurance (personal and business), employee benefits, private risk management, wealth management, and retirement consulting.

Financial PlanningPortfolio Management for Individuals and Small BusinessesPortfolio Management for Businesses and InstitutionsPension ConsultingSelection of Other AdvisersEducational Seminars and Workshops
Firm areas of expertise
Risk ManagementInsuranceEmployee BenefitsWealth ManagementPrivate RiskRetirement ConsultingBusiness InsurancePersonal Insurance

Client types the firm serves

IndividualsHigh Net WorthPension/Profit SharingCharitable OrganizationsState/MunicipalInsurance CompaniesCorporations

Firm assets under management

$25B+

Firm disclosures (Form ADV)
Disciplinary history reportedVerify on SEC IAPD
Advisors listed on AdvisorFinder:
47
Offices listed on AdvisorFinder:
5
Main office:
Tampa, FL
SEC file number:
801-120404

Counts reflect AdvisorFinder directory coverage, not necessarily the firm's complete network.

Form ADV data as of August 14, 2026

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