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William S. Wood

APEX STRATEGIC WEALTH
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37409
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CRD#: 2788497
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Professional summary


William Stuart Wood, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at APEX STRATEGIC WEALTH, LLC located in Chattanooga, Tennessee and LPL FINANCIAL LLC located in Cleveland, Tennessee.

William is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. William has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


What are your service offerings?
Estate Planning
Comprehensive Financial Planni...
Insurance Planning
Retirement Planning
Budgeting
Tax Planning
Business Succession Planning
Divorce Planning
Investment Planning
What is your minimum asset requirement?
1
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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.
1.5/17/2013:SolomonWood Financial Advisors--Non-Var.Ins.DBA--Agent--InvestRel--AtReptBusLoc(s)--TimeSpent10%--Term, DI, LTC. 2.5/17/2013:No Business Name--RealEstateRental--InvestRel--Chattanooga, TN--TimeSpent0%--50% Owner of unincorporated partnership of rental property with uncle. 3.6/2/2014:SolomonWood Fin Advisors--InvestRel--AtReptBusLoc(s)--DBAforLPL Bus.(EntityFor LPL bus.)--Start 1/1/1996--160Hrs/Month;140HrsDuringTrading. 4.11/18/2014:No Business Name--InvestRel--2433 Broad Street, Chattanooga, TN--RealEstateRental--Owner--Start 8/1/2004--2Hrs/Month;1HourDuringTrading 5.2/13/2015:No Business Name--InvestRel--3914 St. Elmo Avenue, Chattanooga, TN--RealEstateRental--Start 5/1/2014--2Hrs/Month;0HrsDuringTrading--Partial ownership. 6.2/13/2015:No Business Name--InvestRel--3804 St. Elmo Avenue, Chattanooga, TN--RealEstateRental--Start 9/1/2014--2Hrs/Month;0HrsDuringTrading--Partial ownership. 7.8/31/2015:Crump--InvestRel--Salt Lake City, Utah--Non-Var.Ins.--Start 8/20/2015--4Hrs/MonthDuringTrading--VUL/Term/DI/LTC. 8.12/5/2016:US Navy--NotInvestRel--Dobbins AirForce Base, Atlanta, Georgia--Outside/W-2 Employment--Started12/7/2007--20Hrs/Month;0HrsDuringTrading--Navy Reserve Officer. 9.2/1/2018:First Protective--InvestRel--AtReptBusLoc(s)--Non-Var.Ins.--Started1/24/2018--2Hrs/Month;1HourDuringTrading--Fixed Insurance--Life, disability and long term care. 10.10/23/2019:3918 Tennessee LLC--InvestRel--Chattanooga, TN--RealEstateRental--Started1/15/2019--5Hrs/Month;0HrsDuringTrading--Partial Ownership of property. 11.10/23/2019:3908 Tennessee LLC--InvestRel--Chattanooga, TN--RealEstateRental--Started1/15/2019--5Hrs/Month;0HrsDuringTrading--Partial ownership. 12.11/18/2019:4000 Tennessee LLC--InvestRel--Chattanooga, TN--RealEstateRental--Started10/1/2019--2Hrs/Month;0HrsDuringTrading. 13.1/23/2020:SolomonWood Enterprises--InvestRel--AtReptBusLoc(s)--Tax Prep/Accounting/CPA--Owner--Started11/1/2019--5Hrs/Month;2HrsDuringTrading. 14..7/15/2020: Apex Strategic Wealth, LLC--Investment Related--At Reported Business Location(s)--Registered Investment Advisor--Started03/10/2020--80 Hours Per Month/10 Hours During Securities Trading--I provide investment advisory services through Apex Strategic Wealth, LLC, LLC, an independent investment advisor firm. I started this business activity in 7/2020. I expect to spend approximately 80 hours per month on this activity. Please see the advisory firm's Form ADV.. 15.7/27/2020:70 1st St NE, LLC--Inv Rel--70 1st St NE--Real Estate Rental--1 Hour Per Month/0 Hours During Securities Trading--Commercial Real Estate. 16. 9/8/2020 - SolomonWood, LLC - Inv Rel - At Reported Business Location(s) - DBA for LPL Business (entity for LPL business) - Start Date: 1/1/2019 - 160 Hrs Per Month/ During Trading. 17. 5/6/2021 - Stuart Wood - Inv Rel - Chattanooga, TN 37409 - Real Estate Rental - Start Date: 1/1/2021 - 1 Hr Per Month/0 Hrs During Trading. 18. 9/15/2021 - SolomonWood Global, LLC - Not Inv Rel - At Reported Business Loc(s) - Business Entity For Tax/Investment Purposes Only - Start Date: 8/2/2021 - 5 Hrs Per Month/During Trading. 19. 3/10/2022 - 3974 Tennessee, LLC - Inv Rel- Chattanooga, TN 37409 - Real Estate Rental - Start Date - 02/25/2022 - 3 Hrs Per Month/0 Hrs During Trading. 20.11/14/2022 - Other Sport, LLC - Not Inv Rel- Home Based - Other - Business Owner - Rally Manager - Start Date 9/6/2022 - 40 Hrs Per Month/10 Hrs During Trading 21 3/25/24-Simplicity Group-Non-Variable Insurance-INV REL-At Reported Bus Loc(s)-Started 11/4/22-5 hrs per month/ during trading

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Start date: 2001

Experience


Current

May 27, 2020 - Present

APEX STRATEGIC WEALTH, LLC

Office #1: 3800 St. Elmo Ave. Suite 305, Chattanooga, TN 37409
RIA
CRD#: 308569
CHATTANOOGA, TN
Current

July 22, 2013 - Present

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

Office #1: 70 1st St Ne, Cleveland, TN 37311Office #2: 3800 Saint Elmo Ave Ste 305, Chattanooga, TN 37409
RIA
BD
CRD#: 6413
Cleveland, TN
Past

February 7, 2017 - June 29, 2020

INNOVATIVE ADVISORY PARTNERS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 156135
CHATTANOOGA, TN
Past

September 12, 2013 - October 1, 2014

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
CLEVELAND, TN
Past

July 31, 2013 - December 31, 2016

INNOVATIVE ADVISORY PARTNERS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 156135
CHATTANOOGA, TN
Past

March 14, 2002 - August 6, 2013

OSAIC FA, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 3978
CHATTANOOGA, TN
Past

November 27, 1996 - May 25, 2006

THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 2580
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

November 27, 1996 - August 6, 2013

OSAIC FA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3978
CHATTANOOGA, TN

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
AS
APEX STRATEGIC WEALTH, LLC
APEX STRATEGIC WEALTH, LLC | SOLOMONWOOD, LLC | BRIDGETOWN INVESTMENT COUNSEL

CRD#: 308569 / SEC#: 801-118732

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/15/2020 Approved)

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
Alabama
(7/22/2013)
RR
California
(8/23/2024)
RR
Florida
(8/13/2013)
RR
Georgia
(7/22/2013)
RR
Indiana
(9/24/2018)
RR
Louisiana
(8/28/2024)
RR
Maryland
(3/21/2023)
RR
Mississippi
(3/1/2023)
RR
New York
(8/25/2024)
RR
North Carolina
(8/27/2024)
RR
Ohio
(11/17/2017)
RR
South Carolina
(7/22/2013)
RR
Tennessee
(7/22/2013)
IAR
Tennessee
(5/27/2020)
RR
Texas
(9/12/2013)
RR
Virginia
(8/13/2013)
RR
Washington
(8/8/2013)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 10/14/1996
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


AS
APEX STRATEGIC WEALTH, LLC
APEX STRATEGIC WEALTH, LLC | SOLOMONWOOD, LLC | BRIDGETOWN INVESTMENT COUNSEL

CRD#: 308569 / SEC#: 801-118732

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/15/2020 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
3800 St. Elmo Ave. Suite 305, Chattanooga, TN 37409
Mailing Address
Phone number
(423) 267-0046
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
8

SEC notice filing (11 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

APEX STRATEGIC WEALTH ADV PART 2A (5/29/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,331
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 227,271,694

Red Flags


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Company Information


APEX STRATEGIC WEALTH, LLC

CRD#: 308569Chattanooga, TN 37409

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