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Joshua Harrell

Partner / Lead Advisor at Balanced Wealth Group in Westlake, OH

Investment adviser registrationUpdated

Joshua Harrell is Partner / Lead Advisor of Balanced Wealth Group LLC, an investment adviser managing $494M, and works from its Westlake, OH office. Joshua Harrell has been registered as an investment adviser representative through Balanced Wealth Group since 2 November 2023, has 15 years in the industry across 2 firms and has passed the Series 7 and Series 66.

15
Years in industry
2
Years at firm
2
Adviser firms
1
States registered

From the IAPD record, checked 22 October 2026SEC record

Career

Joshua Harrell has been Partner / Lead Advisor of Balanced Wealth Group since November 2023, is a control person of the firm and directly owns between 10% and 25% of it. Joshua Harrell holds a Bachelor's degree from the College of Wooster.

Balanced Wealth Group LLC is a Westlake, OH firm with $494M under management, 498 clients and 5 advisers across 3 offices, as of its September 2026 filing.

Josh Harrell is Senior Financial Advisor and Partner of Balanced Wealth Group, which was founded by Harrell, Matt Daugherty and Matt Gottshall. He has been a Financial Planner since 2011 and focuses on bringing balance and financial wellness to clients and their families.

Joshua Harrell’s longest registration was 12 years at Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC (2011–2023). Before joining Balanced Wealth Group in 2023, Joshua Harrell was registered through Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC.

  1. – present · 2 years
    Westlake, OH · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 328007
  2. Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC
    – · 12 years
    Westlake, OH · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 6363

Credentials and registrations

Professional designations

Listed by Balanced Wealth Group

  • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)
  • Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC®)
  • Equity Compensation Associate (ECA)

Investment adviser representative registrations

Joshua Harrell is registered as an investment adviser representative in Ohio, since November 2023.

  • OhioSince 2 November 2023

Examinations

SIECredited
Name
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
Series 6619 August 2011
Name
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
Series 73 August 2011
Name
General Securities Representative Examination

Key facts

Full name
Joshua Randolph Harrell
CRD
5556167
Firm
Balanced Wealth Group · CRD 328007
Role
Partner / Lead Advisor
Office
1991 CROCKER ROAD, SUITE 300, Westlake, OH 44145
Registration
Investment adviser registration
In the industry since
August 2011
Disciplinary history
Not yet shown here · SEC record

Common questions

Where does Joshua Harrell work?

Joshua Harrell has been Partner / Lead Advisor of Balanced Wealth Group LLC since November 2023, and is a control person of the firm.

Source: Form ADV, Schedule A, filed 3 September 2026

Is Joshua Harrell a financial advisor?

Yes. Joshua Harrell has a current investment-adviser registration in Ohio, through Balanced Wealth Group since November 2023.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

How many years of experience does Joshua Harrell have?

Joshua Harrell has 15 years in the financial industry, since August 2011, across 2 adviser firms.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

What exams has Joshua Harrell passed?

Joshua Harrell has passed 2 licensing exams: the Series 7 and Series 66. The earliest, the Series 7, was passed in August 2011. FINRA credited Joshua Harrell with the SIE, which began in October 2018.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Where is Joshua Harrell based?

Joshua Harrell’s registered office is in Westlake, OH.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Is Joshua Harrell registered with FINRA?

No. Joshua Harrell has no current broker registration.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Is Joshua Harrell a CFP?

Balanced Wealth Group lists Joshua Harrell with the CFP credential (“CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)”) on its website. CFP Board confirms certification status.

Source: Josh Harrell biography, choosebalance.com

How can I verify Joshua Harrell’s record?

Search CRD 5556167 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Joshua Harrell’s full registration record.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Leadership at Balanced Wealth Group

Sources

  1. IAPD individual record, CRD 5556167, checked 22 October 2026. Registration status, employment history and examinations.
  2. Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B of Balanced Wealth Group LLC, filed 3 September 2026. Title, control and ownership bands.
  3. Balanced Wealth Group team page. Biography, education, credentials, awards.