William E. Blanton

COMPOSITION WEALTH

Newport Beach, CA 92660

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CRD#: 3103496

Professional summary

William Eric Blanton, who also goes by Bill Blanton, Billy Blanton, is a registered financial advisor currently at COMPOSITION WEALTH, LLC located in Newport Beach, California.

William is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1999. William has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 66 and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Bill Blanton | Billy Blanton

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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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

March 23, 2022 - Present

COMPOSITION WEALTH, LLC

Office #1: 660 Newport Center Drive Suite 550, Newport Beach, CA 92660

RIA

CRD#: 143483

Newport Beach, CA

Past

January 13, 2014 - September 30, 2022

VINTAGE WEST CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

RIA

CRD#: 170186

SAN DIEGO, CA

Past

March 9, 2012 - February 20, 2014

KESTRA PRIVATE WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 155193

SAN DIEGO, CA

Past

March 9, 2012 - September 28, 2012

SPIRE SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 144131

SAN DIEGO, CA

Past

June 1, 2009 - March 26, 2012

MORGAN STANLEY

RIA

CRD#: 149777

RANCHO SANTE FE, CA

Past

June 1, 2009 - March 26, 2012

MORGAN STANLEY

CRD#: 149777

RANCHO SANTE FE, CA

Past

April 27, 2007 - June 1, 2009

MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC

RIA

CRD#: 8209

RANCHO SANTE FE, CA

Past

April 27, 2007 - June 1, 2009

MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC

CRD#: 8209

RANCHO SANTE FE, CA

Past

October 6, 1999 - April 30, 2007

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA

CRD#: 7691

LA JOLLA, CA

Past

May 11, 1999 - April 30, 2007

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

CRD#: 7691

LA JOLLA, CA

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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COMPOSITION WEALTH, LLC

COMPOSITION WEALTH, LLC | MIRACLE MILE ADVISORS, LLC | MIRACLE MILE ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 143483 / SEC#: 801-74711

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/22/2012 Approved)

California

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/11/2012 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

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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
(3/23/2022)

IAR

Texas
(3/25/2022)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 9/17/1999

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 5/10/1999

General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

COMPOSITION WEALTH, LLC

COMPOSITION WEALTH, LLC | MIRACLE MILE ADVISORS, LLC | MIRACLE MILE ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 143483 / SEC#: 801-74711

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/22/2012 Approved)

California

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/11/2012 Terminated)

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Contact information

Main Address

11300 West Olympic Blvd Suite 800, Los Angeles, CA 90064

Mailing Address

Phone number

(310) 246-1243

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (39 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

APPENDIX 1 - WRAP FEE PROGRAM BROCHURE (10/27/2025)

FORM ADV PART 2A (10/27/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	8,671
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 6,714,187,844

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William E. Blanton

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view William Eric Blanton's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

VINTAGE WEST CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

KESTRA PRIVATE WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

SPIRE SECURITIES, LLC

MORGAN STANLEY

MORGAN STANLEY

MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC

MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

Primary Firm SEC Registration

COMPOSITION WEALTH, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 9/17/1999

Series 7

Date: 5/10/1999

Current Firm

COMPOSITION WEALTH, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (39 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

COMPOSITION WEALTH, LLC

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