William S. Blakemore

GUIDESTREAM FINANCIAL

Spring Arbor, MI 49283

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CRD#: 2684446

Professional summary

William Scott Blakemore, who also goes by Scott Blakemore, William Blakemore, is a registered financial advisor currently at GUIDESTREAM FINANCIAL, INC. located in Spring Arbor, Michigan.

William is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1995. William has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63 and Series 6 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Scott Blakemore | William Blakemore

Other business activities

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Name of the other business: OpticEdge LLC; Investment-related: Non-Investment related; Address: 5555 E 13 Mile Road, Paris, MI 49338; Nature of the other business: Sells outdoor digital signs and traditional signs to businesses, non-profits and professionals; Position/Title: Minority Owner, Marketing Consultant; Start date of your relationship: October 7th, 2019; Approx. number of hours/month: 20 hours per month; 0 during securities trading hours; Duties: Assist with analyzing marketing strategies (copy and image) and sales flow processes.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

February 2, 2010 - Present

GUIDESTREAM FINANCIAL, INC.

Office #1: 8050 Spring Arbor Road, Spring Arbor, MI 49283

RIA

CRD#: 150890

Spring Arbor, MI

Past

March 1, 1996 - January 14, 1997

SII INVESTMENTS, INC.

CRD#: 2225

APPLETON, WI

Past

December 22, 1995 - February 26, 1996

WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 421

OAKDALE, MN

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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GUIDESTREAM FINANCIAL, INC.

GUIDESTREAM FINANCIAL, INC. | KING ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC | KING ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 150890 / SEC#: 801-70418

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/24/2009 Approved)

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

Michigan
(2/2/2010)

IAR

Texas
(11/8/2012)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 10/15/2009

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 1/12/1996

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 12/21/1995

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Current Firm

GUIDESTREAM FINANCIAL, INC.

GUIDESTREAM FINANCIAL, INC. | KING ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC | KING ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 150890 / SEC#: 801-70418

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/24/2009 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

8050 Spring Arbor Road, Spring Arbor, MI 49283

Mailing Address

P.o. Box 580, Spring Arbor, MI 49283

Phone number

(517) 750-2727

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (23 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A (7/30/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	1,646
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 217,249,752

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
02/28/2025	Cover Page	Report
03/29/2024	Cover Page	Report
04/28/2023	Cover Page	Report

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William S. Blakemore

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view William Scott Blakemore's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

GUIDESTREAM FINANCIAL, INC.

SII INVESTMENTS, INC.

WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

GUIDESTREAM FINANCIAL, INC.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 10/15/2009

Series 63

Date: 1/12/1996

Series 6

Date: 12/21/1995

Current Firm

GUIDESTREAM FINANCIAL, INC.

Contact information

SEC notice filing (23 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

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