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Joseph E. Bakaysa

APEX INVESTMENT GROUP
NEEDHAM, MA
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CRD#: 5427559
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Professional summary

Joseph Emerick Bakaysa, who also goes by Joseph Bakaysa, is a registered financial advisor currently at APEX INVESTMENT GROUP located in Needham, Massachusetts.

Joseph is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2007. Joseph has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Yes

Aliases

Joseph Bakaysa

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.
1) Licensed insurance agent; Not investment-related; Needham, MA 02494; Insurance sales; Implementation of insurance recommendations; Approx. 5% of time during the month. 2) Notary Public of Massachusetts; Not investment-related; Needham, MA 02494; Notary Public; Witness signatures for legal and financial documents; Less than 5% of time during the month. 3) Mr. Bakaysa serves as an investment advisor representative for Apex Investment Group, LLC since 12/2024 and with The Patriot Financial Group, LLC since 07/2018. This dual registration is strictly for transitional purposes only.

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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

December 19, 2024 - Present

APEX INVESTMENT GROUP

RIA
CRD#: 333593
NEEDHAM, MA
Past

December 15, 2022 - December 31, 2023

CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC

BD
CRD#: 10358
SHREWSBURY, MA
Past

July 24, 2018 - January 30, 2025

THE PATRIOT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 172470
Shrewsbury, MA
Past

June 29, 2018 - December 15, 2022

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10205
SHREWSBURY, MA
Past

January 27, 2014 - July 9, 2018

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 39550
FRAMINGHAM, MA
Past

January 27, 2014 - July 9, 2018

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39550
FRAMINGHAM, MA
Past

April 9, 2013 - December 17, 2013

WADDELL & REED

BD
CRD#: 866
WOBURN, MA
Past

March 10, 2009 - December 16, 2009

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
SOUTHBOROUGH, MA
Past

February 27, 2009 - December 16, 2009

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
SOUTHBOROUGH, MA
Past

January 10, 2008 - February 27, 2009

OSAIC FS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3870
WORCESTER, MA
Past

October 11, 2007 - January 7, 2008

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
MARLBOROUGH, MA

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".
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APEX INVESTMENT GROUP
APEX INVESTMENT GROUP | BARRELL INVESTMENT GROUP | APEX INVESTMENT GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 333593 / SEC#: 801-131502

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/29/2024 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
Massachusetts
(12/19/2024)
IAR
Texas
(1/15/2025)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 10/15/2013
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 4/15/2013
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 9/25/2014
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 4/8/2013
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Current Firm

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APEX INVESTMENT GROUP
APEX INVESTMENT GROUP | BARRELL INVESTMENT GROUP | APEX INVESTMENT GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 333593 / SEC#: 801-131502

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/29/2024 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
145 Main St, Hudson, MA 01749
Mailing Address
Phone number
(774) 351-0805
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
4

SEC notice filing (15 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

APEX INVESTMENT GROUP DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (10/3/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts1,170
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 194,556,355

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Company Information

APEX INVESTMENT GROUP

CRD#: 333593Needham, MA

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