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John Beliveau

Managing Director, Board Member at H. M. Payson & Co.

Investment adviser registrationUpdated

John Beliveau is Managing Director, Board Member of H. M. Payson & Co., a Portland investment adviser managing $9.09B. John Beliveau has 24 years in the industry across 2 firms and has passed 5 licensing exams.

24
Years in industry
2
Adviser firms
1
States registered

From the IAPD record, checked 21 October 2026SEC record

Career

John Beliveau has been Managing Director, Board Member of H. M. Payson & Co. since January 2015, is a control person of the firm and directly owns between 10% and 25% of it. John Beliveau holds a B.A. from Saint Anselm College and an M.B.A. from the University of Oregon.

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.

John S. Beliveau is Managing Director and Portfolio Manager of HM Payson. He chairs the Client Services Group, which includes the Financial Planning and Client Relationship Management Groups, and works with other board members on governance and strategic planning. He has been with HM Payson since 1999, and his experience also includes Manchester Capital Management, Wells Fargo and State Street Bank and Trust.

John Beliveau’s longest registration was 23 years at H.M. Payson (2002–2026).

  1. CorientAlso current
    – present · under a year
    Portland, ME · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 319448
  2. – · 23 years
    Portland, ME · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 2993

Credentials and registrations

Professional designations

Listed by H. M. Payson & Co.

  • CFA
  • CFP®

Investment adviser representative registrations

John Beliveau is registered as an investment adviser representative in Maine, since August 2026.

  • MaineSince 14 August 2026

Examinations

Series 635 March 1999
Name
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Series 74 March 1999
Name
General Securities Representative Examination
Series 21 February 1996
Name
Non-Member General Securities Examination
Series 6520 December 1995
Name
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
Series 615 May 1990
Name
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Key facts

Full name
John Severin Beliveau
CRD
2044870
Firm
H. M. Payson & Co. · CRD 2993
Role
Managing Director, Board Member
Registration
Investment adviser registration
In the industry since
October 2002
Disciplinary history
Not yet shown here · SEC record
Firm bio
hmpayson.com

Common questions

Where does John Beliveau work?

John Beliveau has been Managing Director, Board Member of H. M. Payson & Co. since January 2015, and is a control person of the firm.

Source: Form ADV, Schedule A, filed 31 March 2026

Is John Beliveau a financial advisor?

Yes. John Beliveau has a current investment-adviser registration in Maine.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 21 October 2026

How many years of experience does John Beliveau have?

John Beliveau has 24 years in the financial industry, since October 2002, across 2 adviser firms.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 21 October 2026

What exams has John Beliveau passed?

John Beliveau has passed 5 licensing exams: the Series 6, Series 65, Series 2, Series 7 and Series 63. The earliest, the Series 6, was passed in May 1990.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 21 October 2026

Where was John Beliveau previously registered as an investment adviser?

John Beliveau has past investment-adviser registrations through H.M. Payson, October 2002 to August 2026, across 2 firms.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 21 October 2026

Is John Beliveau registered with FINRA?

No. John Beliveau has no current broker registration.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 21 October 2026

Is John Beliveau a CFP?

H. M. Payson & Co. lists John Beliveau with the CFP credential (“CFP®”) on its website. CFP Board confirms certification status.

Source: John S. Beliveau, CFA, CFP® biography, hmpayson.com

Is John Beliveau a CFA charterholder?

H. M. Payson & Co. lists John Beliveau with the CFA credential (“CFA”) on its website. CFA Institute confirms certification status.

Source: John S. Beliveau, CFA, CFP® biography, hmpayson.com

How can I verify John Beliveau’s record?

Search CRD 2044870 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes John Beliveau’s full registration record.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 21 October 2026

Leadership at H. M. Payson & Co.

Sources

  1. IAPD individual record, CRD 2044870, checked 21 October 2026. Registration status, employment history and examinations.
  2. Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B of H. M. Payson & Co., filed 31 March 2026. Title, control and ownership bands.
  3. H. M. Payson & Co. team page. Biography, education, credentials, awards and the portrait, reproduced for identification.