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Walter J. Sokira
ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO.
Akron, OH 44333
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CRD#: 2263530
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Professional summary
Walter Joseph Sokira, who also goes by Wally Sokira, Walt Sokira, Walter Joseph Sokira Jr, is a registered financial advisor currently at ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED located in Akron, Ohio.
Walter is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1992. Walter has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Wally Sokira | Walt Sokira | Walter Joseph Sokira Jr
Other business activities
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
October 18, 2019 - Present
ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED
Office #1: 3875 Embassy Pkwy Ste 300, Akron, OH 44333RIA
BD
CRD#: 8158
Akron, OH
Current
October 18, 2019 - Present
ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED
Office #1: 3875 Embassy Pkwy Ste 300, Akron, OH 44333RIA
BD
CRD#: 8158
Akron, OH
Past
May 18, 2018 - October 18, 2019
J.J.B. HILLIARD, W.L. LYONS, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 453
Akron, OH
Past
May 18, 2018 - October 18, 2019
J.J.B. HILLIARD, W.L. LYONS, LLC
BD
CRD#: 453
Akron, OH
Past
May 12, 2016 - May 30, 2018
UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
BD
CRD#: 8174
AKRON, OH
Past
April 22, 2016 - May 30, 2018
UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
RIA
CRD#: 8174
AKRON, OH
Past
November 15, 2000 - September 29, 2016
WALT ST WSIM LTD
RIA
CRD#: 109339
STOW, OH
Past
August 3, 1998 - January 7, 1999
IFMG SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 14416
PURCHASE, NY
Past
June 1, 1996 - January 4, 1999
NATCITY INVESTMENTS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 17490
CLEVELAND, OH
Past
May 24, 1994 - August 3, 1998
INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 19924
Past
October 25, 1993 - June 1, 1996
NATIONAL CITY INVESTMENTS CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 17365
Past
September 8, 1992 - October 25, 1993
MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.
BD
CRD#: 7556
PURCHASE, NY
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED
BAIRD | THE DDK GROUP | ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED | CHAUTAUQUA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | BAIRD PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BAIRD PRIVATE ASSET MANAGEMENT | BAIRD INSTITUTIONAL EQUITIES & RESEARCH | BAIRD GENERATIONAL WEALTH GROUP | BAIRD EQUITY ASSET MANAGEMENT | BAIRD ADVISORS
CRD#: 8158 / SEC#: 801-7571, 8-497
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/14/1971 Approved)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
Arizona(10/18/2019)
RR
California(10/18/2019)
RR
Colorado(10/18/2019)
RR
Connecticut(10/18/2019)
RR
Delaware(1/31/2023)
RR
Florida(10/18/2019)
IAR
Florida(1/4/2021)
RR
Georgia(10/18/2019)
RR
Illinois(12/9/2020)
RR
Indiana(10/18/2019)
RR
Kentucky(4/29/2020)
RR
Maryland(10/18/2019)
RR
Massachusetts(10/18/2019)
RR
Michigan(11/26/2019)
RR
Mississippi(10/3/2023)
RR
Missouri(10/18/2019)
RR
Nevada(10/18/2019)
RR
New Jersey(10/18/2019)
RR
New Mexico(5/23/2023)
RR
New York(10/18/2019)
RR
North Carolina(10/18/2019)
RR
Ohio(10/18/2019)
IAR
Ohio(10/18/2019)
RR
Oregon(10/18/2019)
RR
Pennsylvania(10/18/2019)
RR
South Carolina(10/18/2019)
RR
Tennessee(2/16/2022)
RR
Texas(10/18/2019)
IAR
Texas(10/18/2019)
RR
Utah(12/11/2020)
RR
Virginia(10/18/2019)
RR
Washington(10/18/2019)
RR
West Virginia(10/18/2019)
RR
Wyoming(10/18/2019)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
SRO Registrations
RR
NYSE American LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq Stock Market
SRO Registrations
RR
New York Stock Exchange
Current Firm
ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED
BAIRD | THE DDK GROUP | ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED | CHAUTAUQUA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | BAIRD PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BAIRD PRIVATE ASSET MANAGEMENT | BAIRD INSTITUTIONAL EQUITIES & RESEARCH | BAIRD GENERATIONAL WEALTH GROUP | BAIRD EQUITY ASSET MANAGEMENT | BAIRD ADVISORS
CRD#: 8158 / SEC#: 801-7571, 8-497
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/14/1971 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
777 E. Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53202-5391
Mailing Address
P.o. Box 672, Milwaukee, WI 53201
Phone number
(414) 765-3500
Established
Wisconsin since 12/29/1919
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
4,175
SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
Documents
Part 2 Brochures
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| BAIRD FINANCIAL CORPORATION | SHAREHOLDER | |
| BOOTH, STEVEN GREGORY | CHAIRMAN, PRESIDENT, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 2147388 |
| DAHLBERG, ERIK CHARLES | DIRECTOR | 1650544 |
| GRAVERSON, CHRISTA LYNN | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 4912961 |
| LAWTON, PATRICK STEVEN | DIRECTOR | 1007318 |
| MAXWELL, TERRANCE PATRICK | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, DIRECTOR | 1463158 |
| PALMER, ANGELA MARIE | REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISOR CCO | 4915568 |
| SCHROEDER, MICHAEL JOHN | DIRECTOR | 1483012 |
| SCHULTZ, PAUL LEE | GENERAL COUNSEL, SECRETARY | 1965163 |
| STANEK, MARY ELLEN | DIRECTOR | 2006493 |
| THUROW, LAURA K | CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER | 3193702 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 350,776 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 342,142,869,924 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 43 |
| Arbitration | 31 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 10/24/2024 | ||
| 11/15/2023 |
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Company Information
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