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William J. Manby

PARADIGM INVESTMENT ADVISORY LLC
Akron, OH 44313
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CRD#: 2433553
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Professional summary


William John Manby JR, who also goes by Bill Manby, is a registered financial advisor currently at PARADIGM INVESTMENT ADVISORY LLC located in Akron, Ohio.

William is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1993. William has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Bill Manby

Other business activities


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PARADIGM EQUITY STRATEGIES, LLC, INV REL, 1611-A AKRON PENINSULA RD AKRON OH 44313, FINANCIAL PLANNING, OWNER, PRES & CEO, 7/2001, 80HRS/MNTH, 60HRS/MNTH DURING SEC TRDNG HRS, ESTATE & RETIREMENT PLANNING & INS SALES. ANM MANAGEMENT CO, INV REL, 1611-A AKRON PENINSULA RD AKRON OH 44313, MANAGEMENT CO., PRES, OWN 100% OF STOCK IN CO., 7/2015, 1HR/MONTH, 1HR/MONTH DURING SEC TRDNG HRS, S-CORP SET UP TO OWN INTEREST IN PARADIGM EQUITY STRATEGIES & FUNCTIONS AS MGR FOR CONDUIT FUNDS. ACQUIRE GROUP LF CONDUIT FUND I, LLC, INV REL, 1611-A AKRON PENINSULA RD AKRON OH 44313, INV FUNDS THAT ARE PRIV OFFERED TO ACCREDITED INVESTOR, MGR (AS PRINCIPAL OF ANM MANAGEMENT), 12/2010, 0HRS/MONTH, 0HRS/MNTH DURING SEC TRDNG HRS, ASSIST QUAL INVESTORS TO INVEST IN INV FUNDS THAT ARE PRIV OFFERED TO ACCREDITED INVESTORS AND MEET CERTAIN CRITERIA FUND IS CURRENTLY DORMAT. ACQUIRE GROUP GG CONDUIT FUND I, LLC, INV REL, 1611-A AKRON PENINSULA RD AKRON OH 44313, INV FUNDS THAT ARE PRIV OFFERED TO ACCREDITED INVESTOR, MGR (AS PRINCIPAL OF ANM MANAGEMENT), 7/2012, 4HRS/MNTH, 2HRS/MNTH DURING SEC TRDNG HRS, ASSIST QUAL INVESTORS TO INVEST IN INV FUNDS THAT ARE PRIV OFFERED TO ACCREDITED INVESTORS AND MEET CERTAIN CRITERIA. MANY OF THESE INVESTMENTS HAVE HIGH MIN INV LEVELS. AKRON ROTARY CLUB, NON INV-REL, 263 MILLCREEK DR AKRON OH SERVICE CHARITABLE ORG, BOARD MBR, 1996, 4HRS/MNTH, 3HRS/MNTH DURING SEC TRDING HRS, MONTHLY BRD MTGS & CLUB EVENTS. ACQUIRE INVESTMENTS, LLC, NON INV-REL, 1611-A AKRON PENINSULA RD AKRON OH 44313, IDENTIFY, DEV & FUND INV OPPORTUNITIES IN NE OH, OFFER UNIQUE VALUE ADDED BUS SOLUTIONS TO SUSTAIN & GROW NE OH BUSINESSES, OWNER AND CO-MANAGING MBR, 5/16/13, 45HRS/MNTH, 30HRS/MNTH DURING SEC TRDNG HRS, MANAGEMENT OF CO, W/PRIM ROLE: TO HELP IDENTIFY OPPORTUNITIES AND MANAGE DEAL FLOW BY ANALYSIS & PRIORITIZATION OF OPPORTUNITIES. PARADIGM INVESTMENT ADVISORY LLC, INV-REL, 1611-A AKRON-PENINSULA RD AKRON OH 44313, INV ADVISORY, MANAGING MBR, 12/01/13, 10HRS/MNTH, 10HRS/MNTH DURING SEC TRDNG HRS, MANAGEMENT. AKRON ROTARY CAMP, NON INV-REL, 4460 REX DR AKRON OH 44319, SERVICE CHARITABLE ORG, BRD MBR, 2014-16, 4HRS/MNTH, 2HRS/MNTH, BRD MTGS 6X/YR TO PROVIDE GUIDANCE ON CAMP ACTIVITIES, MANAGEMENT & STRATEGIC PLANNING. AKRON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL GIFT & ESTATE PLANNING AMBASSADOR PROGRAM, NO INV-REL, 1 PERKINS SQ DR STE 6200 AKRON OH 44308, SERVICE CHARITABLE ORG, PLAN GIVING ADVISORY COMMITTEE MBR, UNCLEAR START DATE(VERY INFORMAL), 2HRS/MNTH, 2HRS/MNTH DURING SEC TRDNG HRS, PARTICIPATION IN VARIOUS MTGS ON GIFT AND ESTATE PLANNING STRATEGIES. AKRON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, NON INV REL, 345 W CEDAR ST AKRON OH 44307, SERVICE CHARITABLE ORG, COMMITTEE MBR, 2013, 4HRS/MNTH, 2HRS/MNTH DURING SEC TRDNG HRS, VARIOUS MTGS ON CHARITABLE GIVING STRATEGIES & COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES. Acquire Investments Growth Fund I, investment-related, 1611 Akron-Peninsula Rd, Suite A, Akron OH 44313, Investment Fund, Manager, June 1, 2016, 80hrs/mnth, 40hrs/mnth during sec trdng hrs, Manage day to day operations of the Fund. Acquire Investments Management Co., LLC, investment-related, 1611 Akron-Peninsula Rd, Suite A, Akron OH 44313, Fund Manager (General Partner), Subsidiary of Acquire Investments LLC, 11/25/2016, 40hrs/mnth, 20hrs/mnth during sec trdng hrs, day to day management of Acquire Investments Growth Fund, I LLC.

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Certified licenses


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Experience


Current

September 16, 2014 - Present

PARADIGM INVESTMENT ADVISORY LLC

Office #1: 1611 Suite A Akron - Peninsula Rd, Akron, OH 44313
RIA
CRD#: 168295
Akron, OH
Past

May 17, 2013 - October 25, 2018

TRIPOINT GLOBAL EQUITIES/BANQ(R)

BD
CRD#: 143174
AKRON, OH
Past

January 2, 2009 - May 1, 2013

SAFEGUARD SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 31256
CLEVELAND, OH
Past

January 2, 2009 - May 1, 2013

SAFEGUARD SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 31256
MAYFIELD HEIGHTS, OH
Past

February 27, 2006 - December 31, 2008

WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 421
AKRON, OH
Past

October 30, 2002 - December 31, 2008

WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 421
AKRON, OH
Past

August 18, 2000 - November 1, 2002

OGILVIE SECURITY ADVISORS CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 10105
AKRON, OH
Past

November 17, 1999 - February 22, 2006

MANBY FINANCIAL STRATEGIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 119753
AKRON, OH
Past

December 22, 1997 - November 1, 2002

OGILVIE SECURITY ADVISORS CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 10105
CHICAGO, IL
Past

January 9, 1996 - December 22, 1997

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 23131
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

December 10, 1993 - January 12, 1996

WS GRIFFITH SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10410
HARTFORD, CT

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Ohio
(9/16/2014)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 1/21/1994
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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PARADIGM INVESTMENT ADVISORY LLC
PARADIGM INVESTMENT ADVISORY LLC

CRD#: 168295 / SEC#:

Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/8/2013 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
1611 Suite A Akron - Peninsula Rd, Akron, OH 44313
Mailing Address
Phone number
(330) 475-1690
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
2

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Company Information


PARADIGM INVESTMENT ADVISORY LLC

CRD#: 168295Akron, OH 44313

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