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William D. Vellon

KINGSBURY CAPITAL INVESTMENT ADVISORS LLC
Wilmette, IL
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CRD#: 1954258
WV

Professional summary


William David Vellon, who also goes by Bill Vellon, is a registered financial advisor currently at KINGSBURY CAPITAL INVESTMENT ADVISORS LLC located in Wilmette, Illinois and CABOT LODGE SECURITIES LLC located in Wilmette, Illinois.

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 14 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 79TO, Series 52TO, SIE, Series 31, Series 7, Series 53 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Bill Vellon

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) BSA LLC 2018, Not investment related, 2-member LLC invested in one private placement, Wilmette, IL, LLC Member only, 3/2018, zero hours per month, zero hours during trading hours, LLC member only no duties. 2) DHC 2016 Management LLC, not investment related, multi member LLC, partial ownership in an LLC that will collect a carried interest in a private equities investment in DASH, Evanston, IL, LLC Member only, 11/2016, 3/2018, zero hours per month, zero hours during trading hours, LLC member only no duties. 3) Kingsbury Capital Investment Advisors, LLC, Investment Related, Investment Advisory, Registered Investment Advisor Firm, Evanston, IL, President, C-Owner, 9/2009, 100+ hours per month, approx. 4-6 hours during trading hours, Co-owner of the firm, hold the role of President and CCO, also maintain a book of business within Kingsbury Capital Investment Advisors, LLC. 4) Millennium MSO, Inc., not investment related, corporation/sole owner, self-employment medical practice consulting/bookkeeping. One client at present-Millennium Wellness Group, LLC, Wilmette, IL, Owner, 8.2004, approx. 2-4 hours per month, less than 1 hour per month during trading hours, primarily bookkeeping and assistance with record keeping and billing record keeping for one medial practice; Millennium Wellness Group, LLC. 5) Overbrook Associates, LLC, not investment related, real estate partnership that owns one property; 111 W. Wabasy Ave., @600, Chicago, IL, equal ownership between my wife, Sara Stotts and sister in law Allison Stotts and myself, Wilmette, IL, LLC Member, 3/2008, 1-2 hours per month, less that 1 hour during trading hours, bookkeeping, rent billing and collection from one tenant. 6) Insurance by the Sea--Tangram LLC, Not Investment Related, Myrtle Beach, SC, potential Medicare advantage (health insurance sales), Health Insurance Sales Representative, 9/2021, initially approx.4 hours per month, initially less than 1 hour per month. advise/sell prospects (individuals) Medicare advantage insurance products. 7) Ten31Farms, Investment related, Wilmette, IL, to generate leads/interest for potential 1031/DST transactions, President/Financial Advisor, 12/2022,approx 10-20 hours per month, hours during trading hours TBD approximately 50%, will be the securities-licensed representative that will be in communication with potential individuals/entities that may have interest in a 1031/DST transaction in connection with the sale of real estate,

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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

March 20, 2008 - Present

KINGSBURY CAPITAL INVESTMENT ADVISORS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 145658
Wilmette, IL
Current

January 21, 2020 - Present

CABOT LODGE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 159712
Wilmette, IL
Past

January 6, 2015 - December 31, 2019

KINGSBURY CAPITAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7638
Evanston, IL
Past

September 17, 2013 - January 5, 2015

FREEDOM INVESTORS CORP.

BD
CRD#: 23714
EVANSTON, IL
Past

November 8, 2010 - September 16, 2013

AUGMENT SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 28373
EVANSTON, IL
Past

October 10, 2008 - April 29, 2015

KINGSBURY, LLC

BD
CRD#: 147102
EVANSTON, IL
Past

June 19, 2007 - November 5, 2010

BREWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 132558
EVANSTON, IL
Past

August 10, 2006 - May 30, 2007

TLG ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 111052
CHICAGO, IL
Past

December 2, 2003 - May 25, 2007

CHICAGO INVESTMENT GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 11853
CHICAGO, IL
Past

July 15, 2002 - September 25, 2003

B. RILEY SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 25027
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

November 17, 2000 - July 16, 2002

ADVANCED EQUITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 35545
CHICAGO, IL
Past

January 29, 1994 - November 22, 2000

GRUNTAL & CO., L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 372
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 21, 1993 - January 6, 1994

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7506
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 23, 1990 - June 17, 1993

CIBC WORLD MARKETS CORP.

BD
CRD#: 630
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 20, 1989 - February 6, 1990

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7506
NEW YORK, NY

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".
KC
KINGSBURY CAPITAL INVESTMENT ADVISORS LLC
FINCOR WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | LEGACY CAPITAL WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | KINGSBURY CAPITAL INVESTMENT ADVISORS LLC

CRD#: 145658 / SEC#: 801-118323

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/8/2020 Approved)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/9/2020 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/8/2020 Terminated)
Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/9/2020 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/9/2020 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/9/2020 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/9/2020 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/9/2020 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
Arizona
(2/4/2020)
RR
Arkansas
(4/11/2022)
RR
California
(1/22/2020)
RR
Colorado
(1/3/2024)
RR
Connecticut
(4/11/2022)
RR
District of Columbia
(4/20/2022)
RR
Florida
(2/3/2020)
RR
Georgia
(1/30/2020)
RR
Hawaii
(4/11/2022)
IAR
Illinois
(3/20/2008)
RR
Illinois
(2/4/2020)
RR
Indiana
(1/5/2024)
RR
Kansas
(1/2/2024)
RR
Louisiana
(11/1/2021)
RR
Maine
(4/12/2022)
RR
Maryland
(1/22/2020)
RR
Michigan
(1/27/2020)
RR
Nevada
(4/18/2022)
RR
New Jersey
(1/2/2024)
RR
New York
(2/5/2020)
RR
North Carolina
(4/11/2022)
RR
Ohio
(1/22/2020)
RR
Oklahoma
(4/11/2022)
RR
Rhode Island
(4/15/2022)
RR
South Carolina
(2/4/2020)
RR
South Dakota
(4/4/2022)
RR
Tennessee
(2/11/2025)
RR
Texas
(1/3/2024)
RR
Utah
(4/11/2022)
RR
Virginia
(4/11/2022)
RR
Washington
(4/8/2022)
RR
West Virginia
(4/11/2022)
RR
Wisconsin
(1/22/2020)
RR
Wyoming
(2/12/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 6/20/2006
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 79TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Municipal Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 11/22/2002
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


KC
KINGSBURY CAPITAL INVESTMENT ADVISORS LLC
FINCOR WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | LEGACY CAPITAL WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | KINGSBURY CAPITAL INVESTMENT ADVISORS LLC

CRD#: 145658 / SEC#: 801-118323

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/8/2020 Approved)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/9/2020 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/8/2020 Terminated)
Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/9/2020 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/9/2020 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/9/2020 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/9/2020 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/9/2020 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
Wilmette, IL
Mailing Address
1555 Sherman Ave Suite 346, Evanston, IL 60201
Phone number
(312) 380-5300
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
8

SEC notice filing (9 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

KINGSBURY CAPITAL INVESTMENT ADVISORS BROCHURE (3/12/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts595
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 154,451,058

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Company Information


KINGSBURY CAPITAL INVESTMENT ADVISORS LLC

CRD#: 145658Wilmette, IL

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