Joseph J. Serrapede; Born: 1984, Bend Oregon.
Joe attended school in Bend and graduated from Bend Senior High School in 2003. He was also engaged in multiple sports and music during those years. He volunteered in youth sports programs and coached a middle school tennis team while a senior at Bend High.
Joe attended Linfield University and played on the tennis team before leaving for Japan to immerse himself in its language and culture.
He has been a licensed Registered Investment Advisor Representative since 2023
He has completed the Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) coursework. He will complete the mandatory three years’ experience as a Registered Investment Advisor Representative and will be eligible to use the designation in November 2026 *.
Education
- Linfield University, Japanese Major.
- Japanese Language Proficiency Test. N1, testing level as a native speaker.
- More Information: https://www.jlpt.jp/e/about/levelsummary.html
Business Experience
- Northwind Financial LLC, Investment Advisor Representative, June 2026 to present.
- Capstone Wealth Management Group LLC, 2023 to June 2026.
- Translator for anime productions, Tokyo Japan 2013 to 2015.
- English Teacher, Tokyo, Japan, 2007 to 2013.
- Musician, Tokyo, Japan 2007 to 2015.