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Thomas J. Golonka

SILVERLAKE WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC
Williston, VT 05495
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CRD#: 2209094
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Professional summary


Thomas Joseph Golonka, CFA, CFP®, who also goes by Tom Golonka, is a registered financial advisor currently at SILVERLAKE WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC located in Williston, Vermont and PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS located in Williston, Vermont.

Thomas is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1992. Thomas has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 10 and Series 9 exams.

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What are your service offerings?
Investment Planning
Comprehensive Financial Planni...
Retirement Planning
Insurance Planning
Estate Planning
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Tom Golonka

Other business activities


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1 FIXED INSURANCE. INVESTMENT RELATED BUSINESS. LOCATED 33 BLAIR PARK ROAD, SUITE 100, WILLISTON VT 05495. SELL AND SERVICE FIXED INSURANCE. TITLE IS INVESTMENT ADVISOR. STARTED 03/2020. 2 HRS/MO DEVOTED - 1 DURING TRADING. DUTIES ARE SALES AND SERVICE OF FIXED INSURANCE PRODUCTS. 2) SWM REALTY HOLDINGS, LLC. INVESTMENT RELATED BUSINESS. LOCATED AT 33 BLAIR PARK RD, SUITE 100, WILLISTON VT 05495. RENTAL REAL ESTATE. TITLE IS OWNER - 20%. STARTED 11/2011. 0 HRS/MO DEVOTED. DUTIES ARE RENTAL INCOME FROM SILVERLAKE WEALTH MANAGEMENT TO PAY MONTHLY OFFICE MORTGAGE. 3)SILVERLAKE WEALTH MANAGEMENT. INVESTMENT RELATED. LOCATED AT 33 BLAIR PARK RD, SUITE 100, WILLISTON VT 05495. RIA. TITLE IS MANAGING PARTNER. STARTED 10/2005. 160 HRS/MO DEVOTED - 6 DURING TRADING. DUTIES ARE PARTNER IS REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISORY FIRM, MANAGE CLIENT FUNDS HELD AT FIDELITY & SCHWAB IN ADVISORY RELATIONSHIP. 4) VERMONT PENSION INVESTMENT COMMITTEE. INVESTMENT RELATED. LOCATED AT 109 STATE STREET, MONTPELIER VT 05609. PENSION COMMITTEE FOR STATE TEACHERS, EMPLOYEES & MUNICIPAL FUNDS. TITLE IS BOARD CHAIR. STARTED 1/2016. 5 HRS.MO DEVOTED - 5 DURING TRADING. DUTIES ARE TO ORGANIZE MONTHLY MEETINGS AND ACT AS CHAIR OF COMMITTEE FOR PENSION FUND. ONE OF SEVEN MEMBERS ELECTED BY BOARD. 5)UVM HEALTHCARE. NOT INVESTMENT REALTED. LOCATED AT 462 SHELBURNE RD, BURLINGTON VT 05401. NON-PROFIT HOSPITAL BOARD NETWORK. TITLE IS BOARD MEMBER. STARTED 01/2020. 10 HRS/MO - 5 DURING TRADING. DUTIES ARE ONE OF 19 BOARD MEMBERS OF HOSPITAL NETWORK. 6) UVM HEALTH NETWORK - CENTRAL VERMONT MEDICAL CENTER. NOT INVESTMENT RELATED. LOCATED AT 130 FISHER RD., BERLIN VT 05602. COMMUNITY HOSPITAL - NON-PROFIT. TITLE IS BAORD CHAIR. STARTED 01/2015. 5 HRS/MO DEVOTED - 5 DURING TRADING. DUTIES ARE ONE OF 12 BOARD MEMBERS AT LOCAL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL. CVMC HOSPITAL IS PART OF THE UVM HEALTH NETWORK. 7) Montpeller Foundation. Not Investment Related. PO Box 363, Montpelier VT 05602. Board Member. Charitable Organization to benefit Montpelier VT. Start 1/1/2023. 2 hours per month not during trading. Board Member of non-profit. Assist with investment committee in management of endowment account.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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CFA
CFP®

Start date: 2001

Experience


Current

January 6, 2017 - Present

SILVERLAKE WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

Office #1: 33 Blair Park Road Suite 100, Williston, VT 05495
RIA
CRD#: 165525
Williston, VT
Current

April 9, 2020 - Present

PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS

Office #1: 33 Blair Park Road, Suite 100, Williston, VT 05495
BD
CRD#: 35747
Williston, VT
Past

December 10, 2012 - December 31, 2016

SILVERLAKE WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 165525
WILLISTON, VT
Past

December 6, 2012 - April 16, 2020

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
WILLISTON, VT
Past

November 10, 2005 - December 7, 2012

WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 11025
MONTPELIER, VT
Past

October 7, 2005 - December 7, 2012

WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC

BD
CRD#: 11025
MONTPELIER, VT
Past

December 6, 2001 - October 7, 2005

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
BURLINGTON, VT
Past

August 5, 2000 - October 7, 2005

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

July 2, 1993 - August 5, 2000

GLEACHER & COMPANY SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 298
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 18, 1992 - July 12, 1993

MCGINN, SMITH & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 8453
ALBANY, 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".
SW
SILVERLAKE WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC
ESSEX WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | SILVERLAKE WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | SILVER LAKE WEALTH MANAGMENT LLC

CRD#: 165525 / SEC#: 801-97340

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/3/2015 Approved)
Vermont
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/14/2016 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
(4/9/2020)
RR
Massachusetts
(4/9/2020)
RR
Michigan
(4/9/2020)
RR
New York
(4/9/2020)
RR
North Carolina
(9/18/2023)
RR
Ohio
(11/18/2020)
IAR
Vermont
(1/6/2017)
RR
Vermont
(4/28/2020)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/28/1999
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


SW
SILVERLAKE WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC
ESSEX WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | SILVERLAKE WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | SILVER LAKE WEALTH MANAGMENT LLC

CRD#: 165525 / SEC#: 801-97340

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/3/2015 Approved)
Vermont
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/14/2016 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
33 Blair Park Road Suite 100, Williston, VT 05495
Mailing Address
Phone number
(802) 857-5083
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
12

SEC notice filing (16 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

SILVER LAKE DISCLOSURE BROCHURE, BROCHURE SUPPLEMENTS, AND PRIVACY POLICY (6/30/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,892
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 572,662,800

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Company Information


SILVERLAKE WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

CRD#: 165525Williston, VT 05495

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