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William J. Alphenaar

ASPEN INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49525
CRD#: 1430913
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William John Alphenaar JRASPEN INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

Professional summary

William John Alphenaar JR, who also goes by Bill Alphenaar, Willie John Alphenaar Jr, is a registered financial advisor currently at ASPEN INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC. located in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

William is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1985. William has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7, Series 8 and Series 24 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

Bill Alphenaar | Willie John Alphenaar Jr

Other business activities

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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

May 15, 2006 - Present

ASPEN INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

Office #1: 4020 E. Beltline Ave Ne Ste 103, Grand Rapids, MI 49525
RIA
CRD#: 112081
GRAND RAPIDS, MI
Past

September 6, 1988 - July 8, 1993

A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 4
Past

January 20, 1987 - September 9, 1988

PATHWAY INVESTMENT CO.

BD
CRD#: 18717
Past

November 19, 1985 - January 1, 1987

ROYAL SECURITIES COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 10702

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".
AI
ASPEN INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.
ALPHENAAR INVESTMENT COUNSEL, INC. | ASPEN INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC. | ASPEN GOLD INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC.

CRD#: 112081 / SEC#: 801-58191

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/8/2000 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
Michigan
(8/25/2010)
IAR
Texas
(5/15/2006)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 7/29/2010
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 12/2/1985
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 11/16/1985
General Securities Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 8
Date: 11/11/1991
General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module)
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 3/10/1987
General Securities Principal Examination

Current Firm

AI
ASPEN INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.
ALPHENAAR INVESTMENT COUNSEL, INC. | ASPEN INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC. | ASPEN GOLD INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC.

CRD#: 112081 / SEC#: 801-58191

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/8/2000 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
4020 E. Beltline Ave Ne Ste 103, Grand Rapids, MI 49525
Mailing Address
Phone number
(616) 361-2500
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
5

SEC notice filing (7 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A - FIRM BROCHURE (3/5/2026)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts617
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 452,463,427

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Company Information

ASPEN INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

CRD#: 112081Grand Rapids, MI 49525

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