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Bradley K. Walton
SIGNATURE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LTD
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60005
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CRD#: 1904117
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Professional summary
Bradley Kent Walton, CFP®, ChFC®, CLU®, who also goes by Brad Walton, is a registered financial advisor currently at SIGNATURE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LTD located in Arlington Heights, Illinois and FIRST HEARTLAND CAPITAL, INC. located in Arlington Heights, Illinois.
Bradley is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1988. Bradley has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 51 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Brad Walton
Other business activities
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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CFP®
Start date: 1994
Experience
Current
November 10, 1998 - Present
SIGNATURE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LTD
Office #1: 855 East Golf Road Suite 2128, Arlington Heights, IL 60005RIA
CRD#: 123729
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL
Current
August 10, 2001 - Present
FIRST HEARTLAND CAPITAL, INC.
Office #1: 855 East Golf Road Suite 2128, Arlington Heights, IL 60005BD
CRD#: 32460
Arlington Heights, IL
Past
July 8, 1998 - August 31, 2001
MARQUIS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 20733
TARZANA, CA
Past
December 20, 1988 - June 26, 1998
MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 10409
SPRINGFIELD, 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".
SF
SIGNATURE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LTD
SIGNATURE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LTD | SIGNATURE FINANCIAL SERVICES,LTD
CRD#: 123729 / SEC#: 801-64258
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/27/2005 Approved)Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/31/2005 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.RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.Visual representation of state registrations
RR
Alabama(6/7/2022)
RR
Arizona(3/31/2003)
RR
California(8/10/2001)
RR
Colorado(1/2/2024)
RR
District of Columbia(3/12/2019)
RR
Florida(8/10/2001)
RR
Georgia(8/10/2001)
IAR
Illinois(11/10/1998)
RR
Illinois(8/10/2001)
RR
Indiana(8/10/2001)
RR
Iowa(8/22/2001)
RR
Kentucky(9/29/2003)
RR
Maryland(1/2/2013)
RR
Michigan(10/2/2001)
RR
Minnesota(1/4/2008)
RR
Missouri(1/16/2002)
RR
Nebraska(5/7/2015)
RR
New York(6/7/2007)
RR
North Carolina(7/20/2020)
RR
North Dakota(4/7/2009)
RR
Ohio(4/5/2002)
RR
Oklahoma(7/9/2024)
RR
Oregon(9/29/2003)
RR
Pennsylvania(10/7/2010)
RR
South Carolina(1/3/2005)
RR
South Dakota(11/9/2007)
RR
Tennessee(4/13/2006)
RR
Texas(8/10/2001)
IAR
Texas(2/17/2005)
RR
Virginia(8/23/2007)
RR
Washington(1/3/2011)
RR
West Virginia(11/2/2022)
RR
Wisconsin(2/11/2002)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
SF
SIGNATURE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LTD
SIGNATURE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LTD | SIGNATURE FINANCIAL SERVICES,LTD
CRD#: 123729 / SEC#: 801-64258
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/27/2005 Approved)Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/31/2005 Terminated)Upgrade to AdvisorCheck Premium
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Contact information
Main Address
855 East Golf Road, Suite 2128, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Mailing Address
Phone number
(847) 545-8070
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
12
SEC notice filing (7 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 475 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 227,070,000 |
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Company Information
SIGNATURE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LTD
CRD#: 123729Arlington Heights, IL 60005TRUST BUT VERIFY
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