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Silas H. Witherbee

BAY COLONY ADVISORS
ACTON, MA
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CRD#: 1311121
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Professional summary


Silas Hemenway Witherbee is a registered financial advisor currently at BAY COLONY ADVISORS located in Acton, Massachusetts.

Silas is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1984. Silas has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 3, Series 7, Series 10 and Series 9 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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) Witherbee Wealth Management LLC - Owner. Not Investment Related. DBA name for Bay Colony Advisors business. 160 hours/month are devoted to this business, 120 hours/month during trading hours. 29 Mohawk Drive, Acton, MA 01720.

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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

February 2, 2021 - Present

BAY COLONY ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 152583
ACTON, MA
Past

March 29, 2010 - February 16, 2021

CANTELLA & CO., INC.

RIA
CRD#: 13905
Acton, MA
Past

March 12, 2010 - February 16, 2021

CANTELLA & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 13905
Acton, MA
Past

September 22, 2006 - March 18, 2010

JANNEY MONTGOMERY SCOTT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 463
BOSTON, MA
Past

December 13, 2002 - March 18, 2010

JANNEY MONTGOMERY SCOTT LLC

BD
CRD#: 463
BOSTON, MA
Past

March 9, 2002 - December 19, 2002

RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 31194
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 10, 1995 - March 9, 2002

TUCKER ANTHONY INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 837
BOSTON, MA
Past

July 31, 1993 - May 4, 1995

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 21, 1984 - July 31, 1993

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7506
NEW YORK, NY

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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BC
BAY COLONY ADVISORS
ALLEGIANCE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC. | WINDSOR WEALTH MANAGEMENT | TEWKS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | SENTINEL ADVISORY SERVICES | PENSION & WEALTH MANAGEMENT ADVISORS | LEONARD FINANCIAL GROUP | LEGACY FINANCIAL | HAGIN INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | GREENHAVEN FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | GLAZIER FINANCIAL ADVISORS | ESSENTIAL ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC | EMERALD WEALTH ADVISORS | CHRISTOPHER LEE FINANCIAL | CASTLE HILL FINANCIAL | BUSINESS BENEFITS, INC. | BAY COLONY ADVISORY GROUP, INC. | BAY COLONY ADVISORS | ASYMMETRIC CAPITAL ADVISORY

CRD#: 152583 / SEC#: 801-107792

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/17/2016 Approved)
Connecticut
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/3/2016 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/19/2016 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/10/2014 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/24/2016 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/19/2016 Terminated)

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
(2/2/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 9/20/2006
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 3
Date: 12/27/1985
National Commodity Futures Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


BC
BAY COLONY ADVISORS
ALLEGIANCE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC. | WINDSOR WEALTH MANAGEMENT | TEWKS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | SENTINEL ADVISORY SERVICES | PENSION & WEALTH MANAGEMENT ADVISORS | LEONARD FINANCIAL GROUP | LEGACY FINANCIAL | HAGIN INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | GREENHAVEN FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | GLAZIER FINANCIAL ADVISORS | ESSENTIAL ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC | EMERALD WEALTH ADVISORS | CHRISTOPHER LEE FINANCIAL | CASTLE HILL FINANCIAL | BUSINESS BENEFITS, INC. | BAY COLONY ADVISORY GROUP, INC. | BAY COLONY ADVISORS | ASYMMETRIC CAPITAL ADVISORY

CRD#: 152583 / SEC#: 801-107792

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/17/2016 Approved)
Connecticut
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/3/2016 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/19/2016 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/10/2014 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/24/2016 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/19/2016 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
86 Baker Avenue Extension Suite 310, Concord, MA 01742
Mailing Address
Phone number
(978) 369-7200
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
36

SEC notice filing (26 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

BAY COLONY ADVISORS ADV PART 2A FIRM BROCHURE AND BROCHURE SUPPLEMENTS (5/1/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts4,039
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,263,305,046

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
10/06/2025
Cover Page
09/25/2024
10/24/2023

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Company Information


BAY COLONY ADVISORS

CRD#: 152583Acton, MA

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