Joel Hanson has been an investment adviser representative at Ankerstar Wealth since June 2022, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners. Joel Hanson holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Management from United States Air Force Academy.
Ankerstar Wealth, LLC is a Leander, TX firm with $146M under management, 310 clients and 6 advisers across 4 offices, as of its August 2026 filing.
Joel Hanson is Financial Advisor of Ankerstar Wealth. He served 26 years in the United States Air Force as an ICBM Maintenance Officer, giving pro bono financial planning to military families. After retiring from the Air Force he spent six years in the corporate workforce before turning to financial advising.
- Ankerstar Wealth, LLCCurrent– present · 4 yearsSummerlin, NV · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 170819
Professional designations
Listed by Ankerstar Wealth
- CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)
Investment adviser representative registrations
Joel Hanson is registered as an investment adviser representative in 7 states. The first approvals date from June 2022; the most recent is Georgia, in September 2024.
- AlabamaSince 2 March 2023
- ArizonaSince 16 August 2023
- CaliforniaSince 3 January 2023
- FloridaSince 3 August 2024
- GeorgiaSince 5 September 2024
- NevadaSince 10 August 2023
- TexasSince 7 June 2022
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| Series 65 | Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination | 6 December 2021 |
- Name
- Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
- Full name
- Joel Thomas Hanson
- CRD
- 7567351
- Firm
- Ankerstar Wealth · CRD 170819
- Office
- Summerlin, NV
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- June 2022
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- ankerstarwealth.com
Where does Joel Hanson work?
Joel Hanson is an investment adviser representative registered through Ankerstar Wealth, LLC since June 2022, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.
Is Joel Hanson a financial advisor?
Yes. Joel Hanson has a current investment-adviser registration in Alabama, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Nevada and Texas, through Ankerstar Wealth since June 2022.
How many years of experience does Joel Hanson have?
Joel Hanson has 4 years in the financial industry, since June 2022, across 1 adviser firm.
What exams has Joel Hanson passed?
Joel Hanson passed the Series 65 in December 2021.
Where is Joel Hanson based?
Joel Hanson’s registered office is in Summerlin, NV.
Is Joel Hanson registered with FINRA?
No. Joel Hanson has no current broker registration.
Is Joel Hanson a CFP?
Ankerstar Wealth lists Joel Hanson with the CFP credential (“CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)”) on its website. CFP Board confirms certification status.
How can I verify Joel Hanson’s record?
Search CRD 7567351 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Joel Hanson’s full registration record.

