Joseph Montz has been an investment adviser representative at Montz Harcus Wealth Management since June 2019, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners. Joseph Montz holds a BS in Accounting from Louisiana State University.
Montz Harcus Wealth Management LLC is a New Orleans, LA firm with $876M under management, 687 clients and 6 advisers across 2 offices, as of its August 2026 filing.
Joseph Montz is Partner of Montz Harcus Wealth Management. He began his financial planning career in 1987 as a fee-based planner with CIGNA Financial Services. In 1994 he opened Louisiana Medical Associates and began working exclusively with physicians. As the business expanded nationally, his current company, Physicians Resource Group, was formed.
Joseph Montz’s longest registration was 14 years at Ameritas Investment Corp (2004–2019). Before joining Montz Harcus Wealth Management in 2019, Joseph Montz was registered through Ameritas Investment Corp.
- – present · 7 yearsNew Orleans, LA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 301963
- Ameritas Investment Corp– · 14 yearsNew Orleans, LA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 14869
Professional designations
Listed by Montz Harcus Wealth Management
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Investment adviser representative registrations
Joseph Montz is registered as an investment adviser representative in 2 states, as a resident of Texas. Each was approved in June 2019.
- LouisianaSince 3 June 2019
- TexasResidentSince 3 June 2019
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | Credited |
| Series 66 | Uniform Combined State Law Examination | 19 June 2001 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 19 March 1988 |
| Series 63 | Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination | 9 September 1987 |
| Series 6 | Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination | 28 July 1987 |
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Name
- Uniform Combined State Law Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Name
- Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
- Name
- Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
- Full name
- Joseph Charles Montz
- CRD
- 1656101
- Firm
- Montz Harcus Wealth Management · CRD 301963
- Office
- 610 CITY PARK AVENUE, New Orleans, LA 70119
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- July 1987
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- montzharcus.com
Where does Joseph Montz work?
Joseph Montz is an investment adviser representative registered through Montz Harcus Wealth Management LLC since June 2019, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.
Is Joseph Montz a financial advisor?
Yes. Joseph Montz has a current investment-adviser registration in Louisiana and Texas, through Montz Harcus Wealth Management since June 2019.
How many years of experience does Joseph Montz have?
Joseph Montz has 39 years in the financial industry, since July 1987, across 2 adviser firms.
What exams has Joseph Montz passed?
Joseph Montz has passed 4 licensing exams: the Series 6, Series 63, Series 7 and Series 66. The earliest, the Series 6, was passed in July 1987. FINRA credited Joseph Montz with the SIE, which began in October 2018.
Where did Joseph Montz work before Montz Harcus Wealth Management?
Before Montz Harcus Wealth Management, Joseph Montz was registered through Ameritas Investment Corp, September 2004 to May 2019.
Where is Joseph Montz based?
Joseph Montz’s registered office is in New Orleans, LA.
Is Joseph Montz registered with FINRA?
No. Joseph Montz has no current broker registration.
How can I verify Joseph Montz’s record?
Search CRD 1656101 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Joseph Montz’s full registration record.
