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William R. Bessette

CL WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC
Hyannis, MA 02601
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CRD#: 2078999
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Professional summary


William Raymond Bessette, who also goes by Bill Bessette, William Raymond Bessette Jr, is a registered financial advisor currently at CL WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC located in Hyannis, Massachusetts and CABOT LODGE SECURITIES LLC located in Hyannis, Massachusetts.

William is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1990. William has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Bill Bessette | William Raymond Bessette Jr

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. BESSETTE FINANCIAL SERVICES/HYANNIS, MA 02601/OWNER/SINCE 1999/INVESTMENT RELATED/INSURANCE AGENCY/DETERMINE CUSTOMERT NEEDS FOR THE SALES OF FIXED INSURANCE PRODUCTS/60 HOURS PER MONTH DEVOTED 2. NANTUCKET BASKETWORKS OF CAPE COD/SANDWICH, MA 02563/SINCE 1999/ ASSIST WIFE IN HER BUSINESS/NO COMPENSATION

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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

October 12, 2011 - Present

CL WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

Office #1: 100 Independence Drive Offices 109,112, Hyannis, MA 02601
RIA
CRD#: 134922
Hyannis, MA
Current

August 19, 2013 - Present

CABOT LODGE SECURITIES LLC

Office #1: 100 Independence Drive Suite 7#407, Hyannis, MA 02601
BD
CRD#: 159712
Hyannis, MA
Past

October 3, 2011 - August 23, 2013

ALLIED BEACON PARTNERS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 46227
HYANNIS, MA
Past

February 22, 2007 - September 30, 2011

WORKMAN SECURITIES CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 31898
HYANNIS, MA
Past

January 6, 2006 - September 30, 2011

WORKMAN SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 31898
HYANNIS, MA
Past

January 10, 2005 - December 31, 2005

INVESTORS CAPITAL CORP.

RIA
CRD#: 30613
WEST YARMOUTH, MA
Past

May 4, 2000 - December 31, 2004

EASTERN POINT ADVISORS INC.

RIA
CRD#: 107123
SANDWICH, MA
Past

December 7, 1999 - December 31, 2005

INVESTORS CAPITAL CORP.

BD
CRD#: 30613
LYNNFIELD, MA
Past

October 22, 1990 - December 8, 1999

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4095
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 22, 1990 - December 8, 1999

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".
CW
CL WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC
ALLIED BEACON WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | WARNEFORD WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | WADDELL WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | URBAN WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | TWEED FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC | STRATEGIC ADVANTAGE FINANCIAL | SCHULZ FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | SAN MARINO INVESTMENT SERVICES | SABER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | RPG WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC | RETIREMENT PLANNING STRATEGIES | PREMIER LEGACY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PIVOTAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT | NEIGHBORHOOD FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | MAROON WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LEADING EDGE FINANCIAL GROUP | INTEGRATED PLANNING ASSOCIATES, INC | HEART STRONG WEALTH PLANNING | HASZ FINANCIAL | GARDINER PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FUTURE MATTERS INC | FINGERLAKE SECURITIES, LLC | DOIRON WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | DESTINY FINANCIAL SERVICES | CUPROSPER | CORNERSTONE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CL WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | CENTURIAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CBS ADVISORS, LLC | C L WEALTH MANAGEMANT LLC | BRIDGEPORT INVESTMENTS,LLC | BESSETTE FINANCIAL SERVICES | BEACON FINANCIAL SERVICES

CRD#: 134922 / SEC#: 801-72701

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/4/2011 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/2009 Terminated)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/4/2011 Terminated)
Connecticut
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/13/2012 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/6/2011 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/12/2011 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/4/2011 Terminated)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/6/2011 Terminated)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/19/2011 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/21/2011 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/2010 Terminated)
Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/2009 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/17/2011 Terminated)
West Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/6/2011 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/6/2011 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
Florida
(8/19/2013)
IAR
Florida
(11/21/2019)
IAR
Indiana
(9/16/2024)
IAR
Massachusetts
(10/12/2011)
RR
Massachusetts
(8/21/2013)
RR
Rhode Island
(8/19/2013)
IAR
Rhode Island
(7/26/2019)
IAR
Virginia
(7/16/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 2/16/2007
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


CW
CL WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC
ALLIED BEACON WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | WARNEFORD WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | WADDELL WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | URBAN WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | TWEED FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC | STRATEGIC ADVANTAGE FINANCIAL | SCHULZ FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | SAN MARINO INVESTMENT SERVICES | SABER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | RPG WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC | RETIREMENT PLANNING STRATEGIES | PREMIER LEGACY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PIVOTAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT | NEIGHBORHOOD FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | MAROON WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LEADING EDGE FINANCIAL GROUP | INTEGRATED PLANNING ASSOCIATES, INC | HEART STRONG WEALTH PLANNING | HASZ FINANCIAL | GARDINER PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FUTURE MATTERS INC | FINGERLAKE SECURITIES, LLC | DOIRON WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | DESTINY FINANCIAL SERVICES | CUPROSPER | CORNERSTONE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CL WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | CENTURIAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CBS ADVISORS, LLC | C L WEALTH MANAGEMANT LLC | BRIDGEPORT INVESTMENTS,LLC | BESSETTE FINANCIAL SERVICES | BEACON FINANCIAL SERVICES

CRD#: 134922 / SEC#: 801-72701

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/4/2011 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/2009 Terminated)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/4/2011 Terminated)
Connecticut
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/13/2012 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/6/2011 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/12/2011 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/4/2011 Terminated)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/6/2011 Terminated)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/19/2011 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/21/2011 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/2010 Terminated)
Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/2009 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/17/2011 Terminated)
West Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/6/2011 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/6/2011 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
425 N. Martingale Rd. Suite 1220, Schaumburg, IL 60173
Mailing Address
Phone number
(212) 388-6200
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
42

SEC notice filing (49 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A 2-25-25 (2/25/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts2,073
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 628,729,517

Red Flags


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Company Information


CL WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

CRD#: 134922Hyannis, MA 02601

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