Joshua Garland has been Owner and CCO of Shepherd Wealth Management Limited Liability since January 2021, is a control person of the firm and directly owns 75% or more of it. Joshua Garland holds an MBA from Ohio University.
Shepherd Wealth Management Limited Liability Company is a Cincinnati, OH firm with $162M under management, 430 clients and 4 advisers across 2 offices, as of its February 2026 filing.
Joshua Casey Garland began his financial career at Fidelity Investments and later moved to TD Ameritrade, where he took on the role of Branch Manager of the TD Ameritrade Louisville office. He led a team of three financial consultants and worked directly with high-net-worth families and business owners. He started Shepherd Wealth Management.
Joshua Garland’s longest registration is the current one, 5 years at Shepherd Wealth Management Limited Liability since 2021. Before joining Shepherd Wealth Management Limited Liability in 2021, Joshua Garland was registered through TD Ameritrade Investment Management, LLC and TD Ameritrade, Inc.
- Shepherd Wealth ManagementCurrent– present · 5 yearsCincinnati, OH · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 312695
- TD Ameritrade Investment Management, LLC– · 4 yearsLouisville, KY · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 111514
- TD Ameritrade, Inc.– · 4 yearsLouisville, KY · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 7870
- Amerivest Investment Management, LLC– · under a yearCincinnati, OH · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 111514
- TD Ameritrade, Inc.– · under a yearCincinnati, OH · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 7870
- Strategic Advisers, Inc.– · 2 yearsCovington, KY · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 104555
Professional designations
Listed by Shepherd Wealth Management Limited Liability
- CFP®
Investment adviser representative registrations
Joshua Garland is registered as an investment adviser representative in 4 states. The first approvals date from June 2021; the most recent is Texas, in January 2026.
- KentuckySince 4 June 2021
- OhioSince 22 June 2021
- PennsylvaniaSince 28 November 2022
- TexasSince 29 January 2026
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| Series 24 | General Securities Principal Examination | 27 November 2018 |
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | Credited |
| Series 66 | Uniform Combined State Law Examination | 2 March 2012 |
| Series 63 | Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination | 9 September 2011 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 25 August 2011 |
- Name
- General Securities Principal Examination
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Name
- Uniform Combined State Law Examination
- Name
- Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Full name
- Joshua Casey Garland
- CRD
- 5944284
- Firm
- Shepherd Wealth Management Limited Liability · CRD 312695
- Role
- Owner and CCO
- Office
- 3181 LINWOOD AVE., SUITE 20, Cincinnati, OH 45208
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- April 2013
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- shepherdwm.com
Where does Joshua Garland work?
Joshua Garland has been Owner and CCO of Shepherd Wealth Management Limited Liability Company since January 2021, and is a control person of the firm.
Is Joshua Garland a financial advisor?
Yes. Joshua Garland has a current investment-adviser registration in Kentucky, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Texas, through Shepherd Wealth Management Limited Liability since June 2021.
How many years of experience does Joshua Garland have?
Joshua Garland has 13 years in the financial industry, since April 2013, across 4 adviser firms.
What exams has Joshua Garland passed?
Joshua Garland has passed 4 licensing exams: the Series 7, Series 63, Series 66 and Series 24. The earliest, the Series 7, was passed in August 2011. FINRA credited Joshua Garland with the SIE, which began in October 2018.
Where did Joshua Garland work before Shepherd Wealth Management Limited Liability?
Before Shepherd Wealth Management Limited Liability, Joshua Garland was registered through TD Ameritrade Investment Management, LLC, October 2015 to December 2019; TD Ameritrade, Inc., October 2015 to December 2019; Amerivest Investment Management, LLC, September 2014 to July 2015; TD Ameritrade, Inc., September 2014 to July 2015; Strategic Advisers, Inc., March 2012 to September 2014.
Where is Joshua Garland based?
Joshua Garland’s registered office is in Cincinnati, OH.
Is Joshua Garland registered with FINRA?
No. Joshua Garland has no current broker registration.
Is Joshua Garland a CFP?
Shepherd Wealth Management Limited Liability lists Joshua Garland with the CFP credential (“CFP®”) on its website. CFP Board confirms certification status.
How can I verify Joshua Garland’s record?
Search CRD 5944284 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Joshua Garland’s full registration record.