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Paul A. Bachtold

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CRD#: 2857451
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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.

Paul Axtell Bachtold was a registered financial professional .

Paul is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1998. Paul had worked at 19 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 79TO, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 31, Series 7, Series 10, Series 14, Series 9, Series 24, Series 4 and Series 8 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

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.
SALIENT PARTNERS, L.P. AND AFFILIATED ENTITIES; INVESTMENT-RELATED; 4265 SAN FELIPE, 8TH FL, HOUSTON, TX 77027; INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT; CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER; 8/2/10; FULL-TIME EMPLOYMENT.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Past

April 5, 2024 - June 28, 2024

RWA WEALTH PARTNERS

RIA
CRD#: 156984
NEWTON, MA
Past

August 10, 2017 - July 26, 2018

HIGHTOWER PRIVATE CLIENT

RIA
CRD#: 288687
HOUSTON, TX
Past

January 4, 2016 - November 18, 2022

FORWARD SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 150133
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

July 9, 2015 - January 3, 2023

FORWARD MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 109193
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

July 20, 2011 - February 28, 2023

SUSTAINABLE WOODLANDS PARTNERS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 157862
HOUSTON, TX
Past

February 4, 2011 - January 3, 2023

SALIENT CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 153914
HOUSTON, TX
Past

December 22, 2010 - October 27, 2015

INTEGRITY CAPITAL, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 151719
HOUSTON, TX
Past

August 11, 2010 - January 2, 2014

GHE ADVISERS, L.P.

RIA
CRD#: 141451
HOUSTON, TX
Past

August 11, 2010 - March 1, 2021

CYPRESS CREEK PARTNERS

RIA
CRD#: 129346
HOUSTON, TX
Past

August 11, 2010 - November 18, 2022

SALIENT ADVISORS, L.P.

RIA
CRD#: 122833
HOUSTON, TX
Past

August 2, 2010 - December 31, 2015

SALIENT CAPITAL L.P.

BD
CRD#: 147912
HOUSTON, TX
Past

October 23, 2009 - July 1, 2010

CHICAGO INVESTMENT GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 11853
CHICAGO, IL
Past

October 20, 2009 - July 1, 2010

CHICAGO INVESTMENT GROUP ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 148188
CHICAGO, IL
Past

September 14, 2005 - March 3, 2008

BLACKROCK FUND ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 105247
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

September 14, 2005 - March 3, 2008

BLACKROCK EXECUTION SERVICES

BD
CRD#: 39438
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

April 7, 2004 - August 31, 2005

WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10582
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

April 7, 2004 - August 31, 2005

WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10582
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

October 14, 2002 - April 14, 2004

WELLS FARGO BROKERAGE SERVICES, L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 16100
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

May 2, 2001 - November 29, 2002

WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10582
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

April 10, 2000 - January 2, 2003

WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10582
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

March 7, 2000 - May 2, 2001

WELLS FARGO SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 17438
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

June 4, 1998 - January 18, 2000

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
ST. LOUIS, MO

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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RWA WEALTH PARTNERS
RWA WEALTH PARTNERS
ADVISER | RWA WEALTH PARTNERS, LLC | RWA WEALTH PARTNERS | RWA PRIVATE WEALTH | RWA FAMILY OFFICE | RWA CAPITAL | RWA | ROPES WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | ROPES WEALTH ADVISORS | PWAG | POLARIS WEALTH ADVISORY GROUP, LLC | ADVISER INVESTMENTS, LLC | ADVISER INVESTMENTS LLC | ADVISER INVESTMENTS | ADVISER CAPITAL

CRD#: 156984 / SEC#: 801-73098

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/20/2012 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 3/26/1999
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 79TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 4/8/2010
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 14
Date: 1/2/2023
Compliance Officer Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 8
Date: 3/5/1999
General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module)

Current Firm


RWA WEALTH PARTNERS
RWA WEALTH PARTNERS
ADVISER | RWA WEALTH PARTNERS, LLC | RWA WEALTH PARTNERS | RWA PRIVATE WEALTH | RWA FAMILY OFFICE | RWA CAPITAL | RWA | ROPES WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | ROPES WEALTH ADVISORS | PWAG | POLARIS WEALTH ADVISORY GROUP, LLC | ADVISER INVESTMENTS, LLC | ADVISER INVESTMENTS LLC | ADVISER INVESTMENTS | ADVISER CAPITAL

CRD#: 156984 / SEC#: 801-73098

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/20/2012 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
85 Wells Avenue Suite 109, Newton, MA 02459
Mailing Address
Phone number
(617) 321-2200
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
181

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

RWA PRIVATE WEALTH (3/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts19,490
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 17,255,241,142

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
01/02/2025
Cover Page
09/29/2023
12/09/2022

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Company Information


RWA WEALTH PARTNERS

RWA WEALTH PARTNERS

CRD#: 156984

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