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William A. Gohs

INSPIRE ADVISORS
Eureka, IL 61530
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CRD#: 2899661
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Professional summary


William Anthony Gohs, who also goes by Bill Gohs, is a registered financial advisor currently at INSPIRE ADVISORS, LLC located in Eureka, Illinois.

William is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1999. William has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Bill Gohs

Other business activities


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10/2021 CO-Owner of Rental Property; Not Investment Related; Eureka, IL; Real Estate Property; Devote appx 1-2 hours/ month; 0 during trading hours; Collect Rent

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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

August 12, 2025 - Present

INSPIRE ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 407 E. Center St. Suite D, Eureka, IL 61530
RIA
CRD#: 300279
Eureka, IL
Past

June 24, 2013 - August 19, 2025

AUSDAL FINANCIAL PARTNERS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7995
EUREKA, IL
Past

June 24, 2013 - August 19, 2025

AUSDAL FINANCIAL PARTNERS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7995
EUREKA, IL
Past

March 2, 2004 - June 24, 2013

BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 13609
PEORIA, IL
Past

March 2, 2004 - June 24, 2013

BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13609
PEORIA, IL
Past

December 20, 2002 - April 12, 2004

BANC ONE SECURITIES CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 16999
PEORIA, IL
Past

December 19, 2002 - April 12, 2004

BANC ONE SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 16999
CHICAGO, IL
Past

October 4, 2000 - December 2, 2002

INSIGHT SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5611
HIGHLAND PARK, IL
Past

September 15, 1999 - September 29, 2000

CAPSTONE INVESTMENTS

BD
CRD#: 41400
SAN DIEGO, CA

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".
IA
INSPIRE ADVISORS, LLC
33FINANCIAL | YOUR FINANCIAL LEGACY | WSI FINANCIAL PARTNERS | TRINITY TAX STRATEGIES | TELEIOS FINANCIAL PARTNERS | STARS & SAND FINANCIAL | PROFIT PLANNERS MANAGEMENT GROUP | OZ INVESTING SERVICES LLC | OUR FREEDOM QUEST | OAKSTREET FINANCIAL | NEWPORT COAST WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LIFESMART WEALTH MANAGEMENT | KINGDOM WEALTH STEWARDS | KINGDOM FOCUSED FINANCIAL (KFF) | INSPIRE ADVISORS, LLC | INSPIRE ADVISORS - UPWARD MANAGEMENT GROUP | INSPIRE ADVISORS - THE CHANDLER TEAM | INSPIRE ADVISORS - NORTHWEST GROUP | INSPIRE ADVISORS - MINNESOTA | INSPIRE ADVISORS - KINGDOM WEALTH MANAGEMENT OF MONTANA | INCARELIFE | HOFFMAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | FIDELIS FINANCIAL

CRD#: 300279 / SEC#: 801-114673

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/8/2019 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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Illinois
(8/12/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 3/30/2000
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


IA
INSPIRE ADVISORS, LLC
33FINANCIAL | YOUR FINANCIAL LEGACY | WSI FINANCIAL PARTNERS | TRINITY TAX STRATEGIES | TELEIOS FINANCIAL PARTNERS | STARS & SAND FINANCIAL | PROFIT PLANNERS MANAGEMENT GROUP | OZ INVESTING SERVICES LLC | OUR FREEDOM QUEST | OAKSTREET FINANCIAL | NEWPORT COAST WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LIFESMART WEALTH MANAGEMENT | KINGDOM WEALTH STEWARDS | KINGDOM FOCUSED FINANCIAL (KFF) | INSPIRE ADVISORS, LLC | INSPIRE ADVISORS - UPWARD MANAGEMENT GROUP | INSPIRE ADVISORS - THE CHANDLER TEAM | INSPIRE ADVISORS - NORTHWEST GROUP | INSPIRE ADVISORS - MINNESOTA | INSPIRE ADVISORS - KINGDOM WEALTH MANAGEMENT OF MONTANA | INCARELIFE | HOFFMAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | FIDELIS FINANCIAL

CRD#: 300279 / SEC#: 801-114673

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/8/2019 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
3597 E Monarch Sky Ln Suite 330, Meridian, ID 83646
Mailing Address
Phone number
(877) 859-6383
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
46

SEC notice filing (43 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

INSPIRE ADVISORS, LLC ADV BROCHURE (11/10/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts8,363
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,033,380,628

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Company Information


INSPIRE ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 300279Eureka, IL 61530

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