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Kevin Harwood

Investment adviser representative at Compass Financial Management in Tampa, FL

Investment adviser registrationUpdated

Kevin Harwood is an investment adviser representative at Compass Financial Management LLC, an investment adviser managing $894M, and works from its Tampa, FL office. Kevin Harwood has been registered through Compass Financial Management since 17 March 2025, has 12 years in the industry across 2 firms and has passed the Series 65.

12
Years in industry
1
Years at firm
2
Adviser firms
1
States registered

From the IAPD record, checked 24 October 2026SEC record

Career

Kevin Harwood has been an investment adviser representative at Compass Financial Management since March 2025, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners. Kevin Harwood studied at Florida State University.

Compass Financial Management LLC is a Tampa, FL firm with $894M under management, 2,228 clients and 31 advisers across 37 offices, as of its May 2026 filing.

Kevin Harwood is Investment Advisor of Compass Financial Management, LLC. He works with high-net-worth individuals who are retired or preparing for retirement, offering guidance in tax planning, cash flow analysis, estate planning and asset transition. Earlier he worked for the State of Florida's Office of Planning and Budgeting under Governor Bob Graham and with State Representative Betty Easley on the Appropriations and Tax Committee.

Kevin Harwood’s longest registration was 11 years at Darwin Wealth Management (2014–2025). Before joining Compass Financial Management in 2025, Kevin Harwood was registered through Darwin Wealth Management.

  1. – present · 1 year
    Tampa, FL · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 156345
  2. Darwin Wealth Management
    – · 11 years
    Tampa, FL · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 166585

Credentials and registrations

Investment adviser representative registrations

Kevin Harwood is registered as an investment adviser representative in Florida, since March 2025.

  • FloridaSince 17 March 2025

Examinations

Series 6511 March 2014
Name
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Key facts

Full name
Kevin David Harwood
CRD
6311729
Office
Tampa, FL
Registration
Investment adviser registration
In the industry since
March 2014
Disciplinary history
Not yet shown here · SEC record

Common questions

Where does Kevin Harwood work?

Kevin Harwood is an investment adviser representative registered through Compass Financial Management LLC since March 2025, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 24 October 2026

Is Kevin Harwood a financial advisor?

Yes. Kevin Harwood has a current investment-adviser registration in Florida, through Compass Financial Management since March 2025.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 24 October 2026

How many years of experience does Kevin Harwood have?

Kevin Harwood has 12 years in the financial industry, since March 2014, across 2 adviser firms.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 24 October 2026

What exams has Kevin Harwood passed?

Kevin Harwood passed the Series 65 in March 2014.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 24 October 2026

Where is Kevin Harwood based?

Kevin Harwood’s registered office is in Tampa, FL.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 24 October 2026

Is Kevin Harwood registered with FINRA?

No. Kevin Harwood has no current broker registration.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 24 October 2026

How can I verify Kevin Harwood’s record?

Search CRD 6311729 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Kevin Harwood’s full registration record.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 24 October 2026

Leadership at Compass Financial Management

  • Matthew MarkowskiDirector/CCO/Managing Member
  • Michael MarkowskiDirector/Managing Member
  • Christopher MarkowskiDirector/Managing Member

Sources

  1. IAPD individual record, CRD 6311729, checked 24 October 2026. Registration status, employment history and examinations.
  2. Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B of Compass Financial Management LLC, filed 18 May 2026. Executive officers and direct owners; this person is not among them.
  3. Compass Financial Management team page. Biography, education, credentials, awards.