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John Harnish

Managing Member / Principal and Chief Compliance Officer at Prosperity Advisory Group in Victor, NY

Investment adviser registrationUpdated

John Harnish is Managing Member / Principal and Chief Compliance Officer of Prosperity Advisory Group LLC, an investment adviser managing $216M, and works from its Victor, NY office. John Harnish has been registered as an investment adviser representative through Prosperity Advisory Group since 18 August 2021, has 22 years in the industry across 1 firm and has passed the Series 7, Series 63 and Series 24.

22
Years in industry
5
Years at firm
1
Adviser firms
2
States registered

From the IAPD record, checked 22 October 2026SEC record

Career

John Harnish has been Managing Member / Principal and Chief Compliance Officer of Prosperity Advisory Group since September 2020, is a control person of the firm and directly owns 75% or more of it. John Harnish studied at St. Bonaventure University.

Prosperity Advisory Group LLC is a Victor, NY firm with $216M under management, 244 clients and 3 advisers in one office, as of its July 2026 filing.

John P. Harnish is CEO and Owner of Prosperity Advisory Group, based in Victor, NY. He began his career in financial services in 1997 as a Client Service Coordinator for KM Investment Services. After returning to KM Investment Services in 2002, he advanced to Financial Advisor, Director of Financial Planning and Chief Compliance Officer before acquiring the company in 2020.

  1. – present · 5 years
    Victor, NY · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 310720

Credentials and registrations

Professional designations

Listed by Prosperity Advisory Group

  • CFP®

Investment adviser representative registrations

John Harnish is registered as an investment adviser representative in 2 states, as a resident of Texas. The first approvals date from August 2021; the most recent is Texas, in October 2024.

  • New YorkSince 18 August 2021
  • TexasResidentSince 1 October 2024

Examinations

SIECredited
Name
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
Series 246 April 2007
Name
General Securities Principal Examination
Series 6313 August 2004
Name
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Series 79 July 2004
Name
General Securities Representative Examination

Key facts

Full name
John Paul Harnish
CRD
4813106
Firm
Prosperity Advisory Group · CRD 310720
Role
Managing Member / Principal and Chief Compliance Officer
Office
50 SQUARE DRIVE, SUITE 220, Victor, NY 14564
Registration
Investment adviser registration
In the industry since
July 2004
Disciplinary history
Not yet shown here · SEC record

Common questions

Where does John Harnish work?

John Harnish has been Managing Member / Principal and Chief Compliance Officer of Prosperity Advisory Group LLC since September 2020, and is a control person of the firm.

Source: Form ADV, Schedule A, filed 10 July 2026

Is John Harnish a financial advisor?

Yes. John Harnish has a current investment-adviser registration in New York and Texas, through Prosperity Advisory Group since August 2021.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

How many years of experience does John Harnish have?

John Harnish has 22 years in the financial industry, since July 2004, across 1 adviser firm.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

What exams has John Harnish passed?

John Harnish has passed 3 licensing exams: the Series 7, Series 63 and Series 24. The earliest, the Series 7, was passed in July 2004. FINRA credited John Harnish with the SIE, which began in October 2018.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Where is John Harnish based?

John Harnish’s registered office is in Victor, NY.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Is John Harnish registered with FINRA?

No. John Harnish has no current broker registration.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Is John Harnish a CFP?

Prosperity Advisory Group lists John Harnish with the CFP credential (“CFP®”) on its website. CFP Board confirms certification status.

Source: John P. Harnish biography, prosperityadv.com

How can I verify John Harnish’s record?

Search CRD 4813106 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes John Harnish’s full registration record.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Leadership at Prosperity Advisory Group

Sources

  1. IAPD individual record, CRD 4813106, checked 22 October 2026. Registration status, employment history and examinations.
  2. Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B of Prosperity Advisory Group LLC, filed 10 July 2026. Title, control and ownership bands.
  3. Prosperity Advisory Group team page. Biography, education, credentials, awards and the portrait, reproduced for identification.