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Joan B. Kaye

BISON WEALTH
MIDDLEBURG, VA
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CRD#: 1021984
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Joan B KayeBISON WEALTH

Professional summary

Joan B Kaye, who also goes by Joan Cavett Bierbower, Joan Bierbower Kaye, Joan C Kaye, Joan Cavett Kaye, is a registered financial advisor currently at BISON WEALTH, LLC located in Middleburg, Virginia.

Joan is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1981. Joan has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 65, SIE, Series 31, Series 7, Series 15, Series 3, Series 8, Series 24 and Series 53 exams.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Aliases

Joan Cavett Bierbower | Joan Bierbower Kaye | Joan C Kaye | Joan Cavett Kaye

Other business activities

Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

August 18, 2026 - Present

BISON WEALTH, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 299805
MIDDLEBURG, VA
Past

March 26, 2021 - August 25, 2026

KEY INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 136300
Middleburg, VA
Past

February 8, 2019 - August 25, 2026

KEY INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 136300
Fort Myers, FL
Past

June 16, 2014 - July 19, 2017

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
MELVILLE, NY
Past

November 1, 2012 - July 19, 2017

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
MELVILLE, NY
Past

August 22, 2011 - September 19, 2012

FLI INVESTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 17128
JERICHO, NY
Past

June 1, 2009 - June 3, 2011

MORGAN STANLEY

BD
CRD#: 149777
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 4, 2008 - June 1, 2009

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
NEW YORK, NY
Past

December 6, 2005 - October 25, 2007

BUTLER CAPITAL PARTNERS

BD
CRD#: 114242
OLD WESTBURY, NY
Past

May 24, 1996 - August 4, 2000

UBS SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7654
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 17, 1996 - May 24, 1996

UBS SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7654
Past

January 22, 1992 - May 28, 1996

ROBERT R. MEREDITH & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 29501
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 5, 1984 - January 24, 1992

MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC

BD
CRD#: 8209
NEW YORK, NY
Past

December 11, 1981 - June 1, 1984

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691

Primary Firm SEC Registration

This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
BW
BISON WEALTH, LLC
ANDERSEN WEALTH | ZENITH RETIREMENT PLANNING | UTURN EQUITY, INC. | TRUADVICE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | TRUADVICE LLC | TRINITY STREET FINANCIAL | THE HOLLOWAY PARTNERSHIP | SOLID WEALTH COMPANY | SERVE AND PROTECT FINANCIAL | SAFE HARBOR RETIREMENT ADVISORS INC. | ROADMAP ADVISORS, INC. | RETIREMENT KEY | POWER MY 401(K) | MILLANG FINANCIAL | MC2 WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | LONG FINANCIAL SERVICES | LIGHTMAN CAPITAL, LLC. | LAWRENCE SASSO INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES | HAM ASSET MANAGEMENT | GULF HARBOR FINANCIAL, INC | FOGUTH FINANCIAL GROUP | F2 FINANCIAL FREEDOM | EDWARDS FINANCIAL STRATEGIES | CAPITAL DEFENDER ADVISORS | BISON WEALTH, LLC | BISON ADVISORS, LLC | BISON ADVISORS | ARMIS ADVISERS, LLC | ARMIS ADVISERS

CRD#: 299805 / SEC#: 801-114547

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/30/2019 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Virginia
(8/18/2026)

Exams

What does exam status mean?
State Security Law Exam
PR
IAR
Series 66
Status Unavailable
Passed: 6/10/2014
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
PR
Series 63
Status Unavailable
Passed: 11/29/2005
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Status Unavailable
Passed: 11/19/1991
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
PR
SIE
Status Unavailable
Passed: 7/19/2017
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
PR
Series 31
Status Unavailable
Passed: 8/17/2008
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
PR
Series 7
Status Unavailable
Passed: 12/5/2005
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
PR
Series 15
Status Unavailable
Passed: 5/12/1986
Foreign Currency Options Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
PR
Series 3
Status Unavailable
Passed: 2/21/1986
National Commodity Futures Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
PR
Series 8
Status Unavailable
Passed: 1/31/1997
General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module)
Principal/Supervisory Exam
PR
Series 24
Status Unavailable
Passed: 7/21/1992
General Securities Principal Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
PR
Series 53
Status Unavailable
Passed: 2/11/1992
Municipal Securities Principal Examination

Current Firm

BW
BISON WEALTH, LLC
ANDERSEN WEALTH | ZENITH RETIREMENT PLANNING | UTURN EQUITY, INC. | TRUADVICE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | TRUADVICE LLC | TRINITY STREET FINANCIAL | THE HOLLOWAY PARTNERSHIP | SOLID WEALTH COMPANY | SERVE AND PROTECT FINANCIAL | SAFE HARBOR RETIREMENT ADVISORS INC. | ROADMAP ADVISORS, INC. | RETIREMENT KEY | POWER MY 401(K) | MILLANG FINANCIAL | MC2 WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | LONG FINANCIAL SERVICES | LIGHTMAN CAPITAL, LLC. | LAWRENCE SASSO INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES | HAM ASSET MANAGEMENT | GULF HARBOR FINANCIAL, INC | FOGUTH FINANCIAL GROUP | F2 FINANCIAL FREEDOM | EDWARDS FINANCIAL STRATEGIES | CAPITAL DEFENDER ADVISORS | BISON WEALTH, LLC | BISON ADVISORS, LLC | BISON ADVISORS | ARMIS ADVISERS, LLC | ARMIS ADVISERS

CRD#: 299805 / SEC#: 801-114547

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/30/2019 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
3550 Lenox Road Ne Suite 2550, Atlanta, GA 30326
Mailing Address
Phone number
(404) 841-2224
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
78

SEC notice filing (33 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

BISON WEALTH ADV 2A (6/15/2026)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts9,003
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 2,735,571,106

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Company Information

BISON WEALTH, LLC

CRD#: 299805Middleburg, VA

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