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James Joseph

President/Treasurer Chief Compliance Officer & Partner at FSA Wealth Partners in Rockville, MD

Investment adviser registrationUpdated

James Joseph is President/Treasurer Chief Compliance Officer & Partner of Fsa Wealth Partners, Inc., an investment adviser managing $820M, and works from its Rockville, MD office. James Joseph has been registered as an investment adviser representative through FSA Wealth Partners since 9 November 2004, has 22 years in the industry across 2 firms and has passed the Series 7, Series 63 and Series 66.

22
Years in industry
21
Years at firm
2
Adviser firms
2
States registered

From the IAPD record, checked 22 October 2026SEC record

Career

James Joseph has been President/Treasurer Chief Compliance Officer & Partner of FSA Wealth Partners since January 2021, is a control person of the firm and directly owns between 50% and 75% of it. James Joseph holds a Bachelor's degree in Finance from West Virginia University.

Fsa Wealth Partners, Inc. is a Rockville, MD firm with $820M under management, 698 clients and 9 advisers in one office, as of its April 2026 filing.

James Joseph is President and Partner of FSA Wealth Partners. He joined the firm in 2004 and advises clients on financial and investment planning, with a focus on those approaching or enjoying retirement. He began his financial career in 1997 at Charles Schwab and Morgan Stanley, where he worked on retirement strategies and managed portfolios.

James Joseph’s longest registration is the current one, 21 years at FSA Wealth Partners since 2004. Before joining FSA Wealth Partners in 2004, James Joseph was registered through Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.

  1. – present · 21 years
    Rockville, MD · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 104513
  2. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.
    – · under a year
    Washington DC, DC · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 5393

Credentials and registrations

Professional designations

Listed by FSA Wealth Partners

  • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)

Investment adviser representative registrations

James Joseph is registered as an investment adviser representative in 2 states. The first approvals date from November 2004; the most recent is Texas, in March 2014.

  • MarylandSince 9 November 2004
  • TexasSince 11 March 2014

Examinations

Series 669 September 2004
Name
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
Series 6318 September 1997
Name
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Series 715 September 1997
Name
General Securities Representative Examination

Key facts

Full name
James Edward Joseph
CRD
2943563
Firm
FSA Wealth Partners · CRD 104513
Role
President/Treasurer Chief Compliance Officer & Partner
Office
ONE CHURCH STREET, SUITE 901, Rockville, MD 20850
Registration
Investment adviser registration
In the industry since
October 2004
Disciplinary history
Not yet shown here · SEC record

Common questions

Where does James Joseph work?

James Joseph has been President/Treasurer Chief Compliance Officer & Partner of Fsa Wealth Partners, Inc. since January 2021, and is a control person of the firm.

Source: Form ADV, Schedule A, filed 27 April 2026

Is James Joseph a financial advisor?

Yes. James Joseph has a current investment-adviser registration in Maryland and Texas, through FSA Wealth Partners since November 2004.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

How many years of experience does James Joseph have?

James Joseph has 22 years in the financial industry, since October 2004, across 2 adviser firms.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

What exams has James Joseph passed?

James Joseph has passed 3 licensing exams: the Series 7, Series 63 and Series 66. The earliest, the Series 7, was passed in September 1997.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Where did James Joseph work before FSA Wealth Partners?

Before FSA Wealth Partners, James Joseph was registered through Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., October 2004 to November 2004.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Where is James Joseph based?

James Joseph’s registered office is in Rockville, MD.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Is James Joseph registered with FINRA?

No. James Joseph has no current broker registration.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Is James Joseph a CFP?

FSA Wealth Partners lists James Joseph with the CFP credential (“CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)”) on its website. CFP Board confirms certification status.

Source: James E. Joseph, CFP® biography, fsawealthpartners.com

How can I verify James Joseph’s record?

Search CRD 2943563 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes James Joseph’s full registration record.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Leadership at FSA Wealth Partners

Sources

  1. IAPD individual record, CRD 2943563, checked 22 October 2026. Registration status, employment history and examinations.
  2. Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B of Fsa Wealth Partners, Inc., filed 27 April 2026. Title, control and ownership bands.
  3. FSA Wealth Partners team page. Biography, education, credentials, awards and the portrait, reproduced for identification.