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Rufus Theodore Williams Iii

CFP®, ChFC®
CRD# 2431770·Registered 1994 - 2026
Previously Registered: Being a previously registered professional could mean that Rufus 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.

Professional Summary

Rufus Theodore Williams III, CFP®, ChFC®, who also goes by Rufus Theodore Williams, was a registered financial advisor. Rufus was a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance 1994 - 2026. Rufus had worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

At a Glance

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Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Services Offered

  • Estate Planning
  • Investment Planning
  • Retirement Planning
  • Insurance Planning
  • Retirement Income Management

Other Aliases

Rufus Theodore Williams

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Contact Information

No current employment

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial PlannerSince 2002
ChFC®
Chartered Financial Consultant

Years of Experience

32 years registered in the securities industry

Current & Past Employments

Past

SOLANO WEALTH ADVISORSPast·CRD# 322037
RIA
Fairfield, CA
July 1, 2024 - January 6, 2026
LPL FINANCIAL LLCPast·CRD# 6413
BD
Fairfield, CA
January 2, 2002 - December 31, 2025
SOLANO WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC.Past·CRD# 168720
RIA
Fairfield, CA
January 3, 2014 - August 20, 2024
LPL FINANCIAL LLCPast·CRD# 6413
RIA
Fairfield, CA
January 24, 2002 - January 21, 2015
EDWARD JONESPast·CRD# 250
BD
St. Louis, MO
December 12, 1996 - January 7, 2002
WADDELL & REEDPast·CRD# 866
BD
Overland Park, KS
January 21, 1994 - October 11, 1996

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Current Firm

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SOLANO WEALTH ADVISORS

SOLANO WEALTH ADVISORS | SOLANO WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SOLANO WEALTH INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 322037 / SEC#: 801-130590
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/1/2024 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

1300 Oliver Road Suite 210, Fairfield, CA 94534

Phone Number

(707) 435-8400

# of Employees

7

SEC notice filing (5 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 5 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A APPENDIX 1 - WRAP FEE BROCHURE (2/9/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

740

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$331,919,831

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Other business activities

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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) 01/23/2002: No Business Name - Non-Variable Insurance - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - 10% Time Spent
(2) 12/02/2024- RTW3, Inc.- Business Entity For Tax/Investment Purposes Only- Not Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Start Date 08/16/2024- 1 Hour Per Month/ 0 Hours During Trading
(3) 12/02/2024 - Solano Wealth Management- DBA for LPL Business (entity for LPL business)- Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s)- Start Date 08/16/2024- 1 Hour Per Month/ During Trading
(4)- 01/28/2025- Solano Wealth Investment Advisors, LLC- Registered Investment Advisor Hybrid- I provide investment advisory services to Solano Wealth Investment Advisors, LLC , an independent investment advisor firm. I started this business activity in 1/2025. I expect to spend approximately 10 hours per month on this activity. Please see the advisory firm�s Form ADV for more information about its address, the nature of its business, its owners, and its services at http://www.adviserinfo.sec.gov/IAPD. The firm is separate from and independent of LPL Financial.- INV Related- At Reported Business Location(s)- Start date 08/15/2024- 10 Hours Per Month- 10 Hours During Trading

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Primary Firm SEC Registration

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SOLANO WEALTH ADVISORS

SOLANO WEALTH ADVISORS | SOLANO WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SOLANO WEALTH INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 322037 / SEC#: 801-130590
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Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/1/2024 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

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Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Jan 1994About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Dec 1996About the Series 7 exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Jan 1994About the Series 6 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed Feb 2002About the Series 24 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

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

Services Offered by Rufus

  • Estate Planning
  • Investment Planning
  • Retirement Planning
  • Insurance Planning
  • Retirement Income Management

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