Joel Harris has been Managing Director of H. M. Payson & Co. since January 2008, is a control person of the firm and directly owns under 5% of it. Joel Harris holds a B.A. from Colby College.
H. M. Payson & Co. is a Portland, ME firm with $9.09B under management, 4,308 clients and 29 advisers across 3 offices, as of its March 2026 filing.
Joel S. Harris is Managing Director, Research Analyst and Portfolio Manager of HM Payson. His duties span research, portfolio management and client service. He has worked in the financial services industry since 1981 and joined HM Payson in 1995, after positions with Fidelity Investments, Tucker Anthony in Boston and Fleet Securities in Portland.
Professional designations
Listed by H. M. Payson & Co.
- CFA
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 18 December 1982 |
| Series 63 | Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination | 23 March 1982 |
| Series 6 | Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination | 2 March 1982 |
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Name
- Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
- Name
- Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
- Full name
- Joel Shorey Harris
- CRD
- 1028770
- Firm
- H. M. Payson & Co. · CRD 2993
- Role
- Managing Director
- Registration
- No current adviser or broker registration
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- hmpayson.com
Where does Joel Harris work?
Joel Harris has been Managing Director of H. M. Payson & Co. since January 2008, and is a control person of the firm.
Does Joel Harris have a current investment-adviser registration?
Joel Harris has no current investment-adviser or broker registration.
What exams has Joel Harris passed?
Joel Harris has passed 3 licensing exams: the Series 6, Series 63 and Series 7. The earliest, the Series 6, was passed in March 1982.
Where was Joel Harris previously registered as an investment adviser?
Joel Harris has past investment-adviser registrations through H.M. Payson, October 2002 to August 2026, across 1 firm.
Is Joel Harris registered with FINRA?
No. Joel Harris has no current broker registration.
Is Joel Harris a CFA charterholder?
H. M. Payson & Co. lists Joel Harris with the CFA credential (“CFA”) on its website. CFA Institute confirms certification status.
How can I verify Joel Harris’ record?
Search CRD 1028770 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Joel Harris’ full registration record.
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