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Brad Richard Metz

ChFC®, CLU®
ARK ADVISORS
BLOOMINGTON, IL
·CRD# 3037176·28 years registered

Professional Summary

Brad Richard Metz, ChFC®, CLU® is a registered financial advisor currently at ARK ADVISORS LLC located in Bloomington, Illinois. Brad is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. Brad has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

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Credentials

ChFC®
Chartered Financial Consultant
CLU®
Chartered Life Underwriter

Years of Experience

28 years registered in the securities industry

Current & Past Employments

Current

ARK ADVISORS LLCCurrent·CRD# 167456
RIA
205 N. Williamsburg Drive Suite E, Bloomington, IL 61704
May 30, 2013 - Present

Past

PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTSPast·CRD# 35747
BD
Bloomington, IL
May 20, 2013 - January 18, 2017
FIRST MIDWEST SECURITIES, INC.Past·CRD# 21786
RIA
Bloomington, IL
September 1, 2011 - May 29, 2013
FIRST MIDWEST SECURITIES, INC.Past·CRD# 21786
BD
Bloomington, IL
September 1, 2011 - May 29, 2013
WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.Past·CRD# 421
RIA
Bloomington, IL
June 1, 2009 - September 8, 2011
WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.Past·CRD# 421
BD
Bloomington, IL
June 1, 2009 - September 8, 2011
EDWARD JONESPast·CRD# 250
RIA
Normal, IL
April 27, 2007 - June 3, 2009
EDWARD JONESPast·CRD# 250
BD
Normal, IL
August 8, 2006 - June 3, 2009
STATE FARM VP MANAGEMENT CORP.Past·CRD# 43036
BD
Bloomington, IL
May 29, 1998 - December 12, 2001

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Current Firm

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ARK ADVISORS LLC

ARK ADVISORS LLC

CRD#: 167456 / SEC#: 801-131956
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/10/2025 Approved)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Illinois (2/11/2025 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Texas (2/11/2025 Terminated)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

Contact Information

Main Address

205 N. Williamsburg Drive Suite E, Bloomington, IL 61704

Phone Number

(309) 661-2000

# of Employees

2

SEC notice filing (2 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 2 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ARK ADVISORS LLC ADV PART 2A FIRM BROCHURE (1/25/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

1,059

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$195,639,810

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Other business activities

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1) Insurance Agent - 205 N. Williamsburg Drive, Suite E, Bloomington, IL 61704. 9/2006-PRESENT. FIXED INSURANCE SALES.

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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".
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ARK ADVISORS LLC

ARK ADVISORS LLC

CRD#: 167456 / SEC#: 801-131956
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/10/2025 Approved)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Illinois (2/11/2025 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Texas (2/11/2025 Terminated)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

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.
IAR
Illinois
(5/30/2013)
IAR
Texas
(11/9/2013)

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Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 66 — Uniform Combined State Law Examination

Passed Apr 2007About the Series 66 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Aug 2006About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Jan 2017About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Aug 2006About the Series 7 exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed May 1998About the Series 6 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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