Joel T. Barlow

APEX WEALTH ADVISORS LLC

BIRMINGHAM, AL 35209

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CRD#: 4509525

Professional summary

Joel Travis Barlow, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at APEX WEALTH ADVISORS LLC located in Birmingham, Alabama.

Joel is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2002. Joel has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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1. INSURANCE AGENT; INVESTMENT RELATED; INSURANCE SALES; SPENDS APPROX. 200 HRS/MTH AND 150 OF THOSE HOURS DURING TRADING. 2. THE BARLOW FIRM; NOT INVESTMENT RELATED; 2278 BUTLER SPRINGS LANE, HOOVER, AL 35226; TAX AND ACCOUNTING SERVICES; PART OWNER; START DATE 08/2018; APPROX 50 HRS/MONTH; APPROX 0 HRS/MONTH DURING TRADING; ASSIST WITH SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE FIRM.

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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CFP^®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 2011

Experience

Current

November 4, 2021 - Present

APEX WEALTH ADVISORS LLC

Office #1: 400 Union Hill Drive Suite 350, Birmingham, AL 35209

RIA

CRD#: 316564

BIRMINGHAM, AL

Past

August 27, 2018 - August 27, 2021

AE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 282580

BIRMINGHAM, AL

Past

January 19, 2016 - January 19, 2016

BGC FINANCIAL, L.P.

CRD#: 19801

NEW YORK, NY

Past

January 19, 2016 - August 20, 2018

CANTOR FITZGERALD & CO.

CRD#: 134

NEW YORK, NY

Past

November 14, 2012 - December 8, 2015

REALTY CAPITAL SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 145454

NEW YORK CITY, NY

Past

April 13, 2011 - October 24, 2012

COREBRIDGE CAPITAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 13158

JERSEY CITY, NJ

Past

August 12, 2010 - December 31, 2010

RIVERSOURCE DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

CRD#: 139135

MINNEAPOLIS, MN

Past

March 19, 2002 - August 6, 2010

GLOBAL ATLANTIC DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

CRD#: 8326

HARTFORD, CT

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".

APEX WEALTH ADVISORS LLC

CRD#: 316564 / SEC#: 801-132850

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/23/2025 Approved)

Alabama

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/10/2025 Terminated)

Arizona

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/10/2025 Terminated)

California

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/10/2025 Terminated)

Louisiana

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/10/2025 Terminated)

Texas

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/10/2025 Terminated)

Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

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

Alabama
(11/4/2021)

IAR

California
(10/7/2022)

IAR

Louisiana
(3/12/2024)

IAR

Texas
(2/26/2024)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.

Exams

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 3/18/2002

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 8/20/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 12/17/2010

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 3/16/2002

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Current Firm

APEX WEALTH ADVISORS LLC

CRD#: 316564 / SEC#: 801-132850

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/23/2025 Approved)

Alabama

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/10/2025 Terminated)

Arizona

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/10/2025 Terminated)

California

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/10/2025 Terminated)

Louisiana

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/10/2025 Terminated)

Texas

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/10/2025 Terminated)

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Contact information

Main Address

Anthem, AZ

Mailing Address

44047 North 43rd Ave #74528, Pheonix, AZ 85087

Phone number

(623) 292-5560

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (6 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A - FIRM BROCHURE (10/15/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	356
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 102,574,731

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Joel T. Barlow

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Joel Travis Barlow's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

AE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

BGC FINANCIAL, L.P.

CANTOR FITZGERALD & CO.

REALTY CAPITAL SECURITIES, LLC

COREBRIDGE CAPITAL SERVICES, INC.

RIVERSOURCE DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

GLOBAL ATLANTIC DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

APEX WEALTH ADVISORS LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 63

Date: 3/18/2002

SIE

Date: 8/20/2018

Series 7

Date: 12/17/2010

Series 6

Date: 3/16/2002

Current Firm

APEX WEALTH ADVISORS LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (6 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

APEX WEALTH ADVISORS LLC

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