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William I. Woodson

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CRD#: 1529221
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

William Irvin Woodson, who also goes by Bill Woodson, William Irvin Woodson Jr, was a registered financial professional .

William is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1986. William had worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 65, SIE, Series 31, Series 2, Series 7, Series 24, Series 10, Series 9 and Series 27 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Bill Woodson | William Irvin Woodson Jr

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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Experience


Past

April 4, 2023 - August 22, 2025

CYNOSURE GROUP, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 281399
Wellington, FL
Past

February 28, 2022 - April 5, 2023

SVB INVESTMENT SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 168116
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

June 26, 2019 - April 5, 2023

SVB WEALTH

RIA
CRD#: 172832
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL
Past

February 17, 2017 - May 21, 2019

CITI PRIVATE ALTERNATIVES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 153777
WEST PALM BEACH, FL
Past

June 12, 2014 - May 21, 2019

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
WEST PALM BEACH, FL
Past

January 22, 2007 - July 21, 2014

CREDIT SUISSE SECURITIES (USA) LLC

RIA
CRD#: 816
CHICAGO, IL
Past

January 22, 2007 - July 21, 2014

CREDIT SUISSE SECURITIES (USA) LLC

BD
CRD#: 816
CHICAGO, IL
Past

February 19, 2002 - January 9, 2007

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

February 15, 2002 - January 9, 2007

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

August 27, 2001 - December 6, 2001

MYCFO SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 111657
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

June 6, 1988 - January 10, 2002

BERNARDO FIRST SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 21908
ESCONDIDO, CA
Past

July 23, 1986 - October 18, 1988

FIRST INDEPENDENCE GROUP INC.

BD
CRD#: 17407

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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CYNOSURE GROUP, LLC
CYNOSURE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | THE CYNOSURE GROUP | CYNOSURE WEALTH ADVISORS | CYNOSURE STRATEGIES | CYNOSURE PARTNERS | CYNOSURE MANAGEMENT, LLC | CYNOSURE GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 281399 / SEC#: 801-107042

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/14/2015 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 3/10/2022
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 7/20/2017
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 2
Date: 11/9/1995
Non-Member General Securities Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 10/10/2022
General Securities Principal Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


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CYNOSURE GROUP, LLC
CYNOSURE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | THE CYNOSURE GROUP | CYNOSURE WEALTH ADVISORS | CYNOSURE STRATEGIES | CYNOSURE PARTNERS | CYNOSURE MANAGEMENT, LLC | CYNOSURE GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 281399 / SEC#: 801-107042

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/14/2015 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
111 South Main Street Suite 2350, Salt Lake City, UT 84111-1929
Mailing Address
Phone number
(801) 521-3100
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
43

SEC notice filing (12 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CYNOSURE WEALTH ADVISORS ADV PART 2A BROCHURE (3/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts719
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 6,565,356,221

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
10/22/2025
Cover Page
02/25/2025
01/08/2024
04/24/2023

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Company Information


CYNOSURE GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 281399

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