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William R. Griffioen

ELITE FOCUS PRIVATE WEALTH
Chicago, IL
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CRD#: 4248434
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Professional summary


William R Griffioen, CFP®, who also goes by Bill Griffioen, William Roger Griffioen, is a registered financial advisor currently at ELITE FOCUS PRIVATE WEALTH, LLC located in Chicago, Illinois.

William is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. William has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Bill Griffioen | William Roger Griffioen

Other business activities


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INDEPENDENT INSURANCE BROKER; INVESTMENT-RELATED ACTIVITY; SAME ADDRESS; 4 HRS PER MONTH

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Certified licenses


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CFP®

Start date: 2006

Experience


Current

January 14, 2015 - Present

ELITE FOCUS PRIVATE WEALTH, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 174000
Chicago, IL
Past

July 10, 2012 - January 13, 2015

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
CHICAGO, IL
Past

July 10, 2012 - January 13, 2015

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
CHICAGO, IL
Past

June 25, 2010 - July 3, 2012

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
CHICAGO, IL
Past

June 25, 2010 - July 3, 2012

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
CHICAGO, IL
Past

October 16, 2009 - June 25, 2010

CHICAGO INVESTMENT GROUP ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 148188
CHICAGO, IL
Past

October 16, 2009 - June 25, 2010

CHICAGO INVESTMENT GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 11853
CHICAGO, IL
Past

June 27, 2008 - October 6, 2009

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

RIA
CRD#: 8174
CHICAGO, IL
Past

June 3, 2008 - October 6, 2009

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
CHICAGO, IL
Past

September 28, 2000 - October 13, 2003

BANC ONE SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 16999
CHICAGO, IL

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
(1/14/2015)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 6/26/2008
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


EF
ELITE FOCUS PRIVATE WEALTH, LLC
ELITE FOCUS PRIVATE WEALTH, LLC

CRD#: 174000 / SEC#:

Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/14/2015 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
Chicago, IL
Mailing Address
233 S. Wacker Dr. Suite 4400, Chicago, IL 60606
Phone number
(312) 285-0223
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts19
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 11,649,022

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Company Information


ELITE FOCUS PRIVATE WEALTH, LLC

CRD#: 174000Chicago, IL

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