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William Scott Van Ess

William S. Van Ess

PACKERLAND BROKERAGE SERVICES
Green Bay, WI
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CRD#: 1929840
William Scott Van Ess

Professional summary


William Scott Van Ess, CFP®, who also goes by Bill Vaness, William Scott Vaness, is a registered financial advisor currently at PACKERLAND BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC. located in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

William is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1989. William has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Aliases


Bill Vaness | William Scott Vaness

Other business activities


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INS SALES, APPT W/ VARIOUS CO'S. START DATE 3/2004, TIME DEVOTED 50-60 HRS MONTH. PRODUCTS: LIFE, HEALTH & DISABILITY. NON-SECURITIES RELATED. OTHER BUSINESS FIXED & EQUITY INDEXED ANNUITIES. VAN ESS FLP, RENTAL PROPERTY/MANAGE, 5-10 HRS A MONTH TIME DEVOTED, START DATE 2002. NON-SECURITIES RELATED. PACKERLAND BROKERAGE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ~CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD, NON-INVEST. RELATED. APPROX 3 HOURS A MONTH TIME DEVOTED. PACKERLAND COMMERCIAL PROPERTY PART OWNER OF PROPERTY AT 432 SECURITY BLVD GREEN BAY, WI 54313 RENTS OFFICE SPACE TO PACKERLAND BROKERAGE SERVICES AND RECEIVES RENTAL INCOME NON-INVESTMENT RELATED START DATE: 12/31/21 PanVan LLC Duties: Purchase of land that will be sold as residential property. Address: 4248 Downton Circle Green Bay, WI 54313 Ownership: 50% ownership with Charles Panure Non-investment related activity

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Start date: 2001

Experience


Current

June 8, 1998 - Present

PACKERLAND BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

RIA
BD
CRD#: 37031
Green Bay, WI
Current

August 17, 1995 - Present

PACKERLAND BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

RIA
BD
CRD#: 37031
Green Bay, WI
Past

May 23, 1994 - August 26, 1995

GUARDIAN INVESTOR SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 6635
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 8, 1991 - June 10, 1994

FIRSTAR INVESTMENT SERVICES,INC.

BD
CRD#: 14536
MORRIS PLAINS, NJ
Past

May 23, 1989 - January 4, 1991

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4095
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 23, 1989 - January 4, 1991

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
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".
PB
PACKERLAND BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.
PACKERLAND BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 37031 / SEC#: 801-74927, 8-47572

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/1/2012 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/9/2012 Terminated)
Arkansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/27/2009 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/22/2012 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/9/2012 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/1/2012 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/14/2012 Terminated)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/9/2012 Terminated)
Kansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/9/2012 Terminated)
Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/9/2012 Terminated)
Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/9/2012 Terminated)
Montana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/9/2012 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/27/2012 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/9/2012 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/10/2012 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/14/2012 Terminated)
Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/31/2012 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/9/2012 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/9/2012 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)

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
California
(7/20/2021)
RR
Florida
(10/9/1995)
IAR
Florida
(10/21/2011)
RR
Georgia
(6/5/2024)
IAR
Georgia
(6/6/2024)
RR
Illinois
(1/4/2018)
RR
Michigan
(4/11/2001)
IAR
Michigan
(4/21/2010)
RR
Minnesota
(8/6/1996)
RR
Texas
(10/16/2000)
IAR
Texas
(9/1/2015)
RR
Wisconsin
(8/17/1995)
IAR
Wisconsin
(6/8/1998)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 9/8/1989
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


PB
PACKERLAND BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.
PACKERLAND BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 37031 / SEC#: 801-74927, 8-47572

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/1/2012 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/9/2012 Terminated)
Arkansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/27/2009 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/22/2012 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/9/2012 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/1/2012 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/14/2012 Terminated)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/9/2012 Terminated)
Kansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/9/2012 Terminated)
Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/9/2012 Terminated)
Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/9/2012 Terminated)
Montana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/9/2012 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/27/2012 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/9/2012 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/10/2012 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/14/2012 Terminated)
Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/31/2012 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/9/2012 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/9/2012 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
432 Security Blvd. Ste. 101, Green Bay, WI 54313-9709
Mailing Address
432 Security Blvd., Green Bay, WI 54313
Phone number
(920) 662-9500
Established
Wisconsin since 07/11/1994
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees
286

SEC notice filing (47 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

2025 PACKERLAND BROKERAGE SERVICES PART 2A FIRM BROCHURE (3/27/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
KELLY, ZACHARY PDIRECTOR, SHAREHOLDER, CEO, BOARD PRESIDENT & SECRETARY5263665
VAN ESS, WILLIAM SCOTTDIRECTOR, SHAREHOLDER, CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD1929840
WESTENBERG, STEVEN GDIRECTOR, SHAREHOLDER, VICE CHAIRMAN , TREASURER2440924
BOSTWICK, KAREN PSHAREHOLDER2643853
DOELGER, AARON ANDREWSHAREHOLDER, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4357639

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts4,245
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 909,478,703

Disclosures


Regulatory Event2

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Company Information


PACKERLAND BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 37031Green Bay, WI

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