John C. Williams

WESPAC ADVISORS

Orinda, CA 94563

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CRD#: 2972146

Professional summary

John Cole Williams III is a registered financial advisor currently at WESPAC ADVISORS, LLC located in Orinda, California.

John is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. John has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63 and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

June 2, 2009 - Present

WESPAC ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 4 Orinda Way Suite 100-b, Orinda, CA 94563

RIA

CRD#: 148242

Orinda, CA

Past

September 21, 2011 - November 18, 2013

STONEMARK WEALTH MANAGEMENT

RIA

CRD#: 158413

OAKLAND, CA

Past

June 4, 2007 - October 21, 2008

WESPAC ADVISORS, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 109915

OAKLAND, CA

Past

March 22, 2004 - February 7, 2005

FINANCIAL TELESIS INC

CRD#: 31012

SAN RAFAEL, CA

Past

April 12, 2000 - March 3, 2004

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 6694

ST. PETERSBURG, FL

Past

May 21, 1998 - February 9, 2000

JRL CAPITAL CORPORATION

CRD#: 10225

IRVINE, CA

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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WESPAC ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 148242 / SEC#: 801-69552

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/24/2008 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

California
(6/2/2009)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 9/13/2000

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 8/18/1998

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 5/20/1998

General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

WESPAC ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 148242 / SEC#: 801-69552

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/24/2008 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

4 Orinda Way Suite 100-b, Orinda, CA 94563

Mailing Address

735 Plumas Street, Reno, NV 89509

Phone number

(510) 287-5255

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (10 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV FORM PART 2A (7/10/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	639
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 1,080,141,470

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
10/24/2025	Cover Page	Report
01/28/2025	Cover Page	Report
07/21/2023	Cover Page	Report

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John C. Williams

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view John Cole Williams III's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

STONEMARK WEALTH MANAGEMENT

WESPAC ADVISORS, LLC

FINANCIAL TELESIS INC

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

JRL CAPITAL CORPORATION

Primary Firm SEC Registration

WESPAC ADVISORS, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 9/13/2000

Series 63

Date: 8/18/1998

Series 7

Date: 5/20/1998

Current Firm

WESPAC ADVISORS, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (10 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

WESPAC ADVISORS, LLC

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