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William T. Cook

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CRD#: 2334165
WC

Professional summary

Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

William Thomas Cook, AIF®, who also goes by Bill Cook, was a registered financial professional .

William is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1993. William had worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Bill Cook

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses

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AIF®

Accredited Investment Fiduciary

Experience

Past

November 9, 2021 - March 29, 2023

BROOKSTONE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 137658
Glenview, IL
Past

November 16, 2017 - November 15, 2019

CLEAR FINANCIAL STRATEGIES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 284859
HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL
Past

July 15, 2014 - December 31, 2017

OSAIC SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 133763
OAK BROOK, IL
Past

July 12, 2007 - April 6, 2009

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39543
FRANKFORT, IL
Past

September 29, 2004 - October 17, 2005

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2882
WINDSOR, CT
Past

February 4, 2003 - December 31, 2003

THE LEADERS GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 37157
SUMMIT, NJ
Past

February 1, 2002 - January 21, 2003

HIMCO DISTRIBUTION SERVICES COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6604
HARTFORD, CT
Past

October 22, 1999 - January 25, 2002

CADARET, GRANT & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 10641
SYRACUSE, NY
Past

November 24, 1997 - December 31, 1998

WMA SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 32625
DULUTH, GA
Past

February 8, 1996 - March 7, 1997

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
SPRINGFIELD, MA
Past

April 21, 1993 - May 27, 1994

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4095
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 21, 1993 - May 27, 1994

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
SPRINGFIELD, MA

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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BW
BROOKSTONE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC
BROOKSTONE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | RWA, INC | RETIREMENT WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | RETIREMENT WEALTH ADVISORS, INC. | RETIREMENT RESOURCES | FORMULAFOLIO INVESTMENT STRATEGIES

CRD#: 137658 / SEC#: 801-67628

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/16/2007 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 10/9/2017
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 7/17/2014
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 12/31/2017
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 7/15/2014
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Current Firm

BW
BROOKSTONE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC
BROOKSTONE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | RWA, INC | RETIREMENT WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | RETIREMENT WEALTH ADVISORS, INC. | RETIREMENT RESOURCES | FORMULAFOLIO INVESTMENT STRATEGIES

CRD#: 137658 / SEC#: 801-67628

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/16/2007 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
1745 S Naperville Rd Suite 200, Wheaton, IL 60189
Mailing Address
Phone number
(630) 653-1400
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
244

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

RWA ADV 2A (7/30/2025)
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Company Information

BROOKSTONE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 137658

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