Adam L. Way
GLOBAL WEALTH STRATEGIES AND ASSOCIATES
DENVER, CO 80209
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CRD#: 4609168
Professional summary
Adam L Way, AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CLU® is a registered financial advisor currently at GLOBAL WEALTH STRATEGIES AND ASSOCIATES, LLC located in Denver, Colorado.
Adam is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2004. Adam has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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(1) Name: Rachel's Challenge Inv rel: N Add: 7901 Southpark Plaza #210 Littleton, CO. 80120 Nature: Compensated board service Position: Board member Start date: 12/2015 No. HR/MO: 10 No. HR/MO during sec trading: 0 (2) Name: Way Holdings, LLC Inv rel: Y Add: 12958 Adam Aircraft Circle East #D38 D40 Englewood, CO. 80112 Nature: Ownership entity for GWS&A RIA; also used for real estate holdings Position: Owner Start date: 2012 No. HR/MO: 1 No. HR/MO during sec trading: 0 (3) Name: Global Wealth Strategies Insurance, LLC Inv rel:N Add: 3200 Cherry Creek South Drive, Suite 280 Denver, CO 80209. Nature: Life, health, fixed annuity insurance sales Position: Sales, agent, ownership Start date: 2002 No. HR/MO: 20 No. HR/MO during sec trading: 15 (4) Name: Adam Ladd Way Trust Inv rel: N Add: At Residential Address Nature: Trust Position: Trustee Start date: 04/08/2021 No. HR/MO: 0 No. HR/MO during sec trading: 0 (5) Name: B&A Way, LLC Inv rel: N Add: At Residential Address Nature: Personal real estate investments Start date: 01/13/2023 No. HR/MO: 63 No. HR/MO during sec trading: 0 Position: Partner (6) Name: Adam Way Racing Inv rel: N Add: At Residential Address Nature: Organization to support mountain biking enthusiasts Start date: 04/08/2021 No. HR/MO: 0 No. HR/MO during sec trading: 0 Position: Founder (7) Name: CFP Bard Center for Financial Planning Inv rel: Y Nature: Volunteer offering advice and counsel. No compensation received. Start date: 04/08/2021 No. HR/MO: 5 No. HR/MO during sec trading: 0 Position: Volunteer (8) Name: Maverick Lending Solutions, LLC Inv rel: Y Nature: Lending solutions including mortgage lending, personal loans, and other related financial services. No compensation received. Start date: 12/14/2023 No. HR/MO: 1 No. HR/MO during sec trading: 0 Position: Board of Directors
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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CFP®
Start date: 2014
Experience
Current
October 26, 2021 - Present
GLOBAL WEALTH STRATEGIES AND ASSOCIATES, LLC
Office #1: 3200 Cherry Creek South Drive Suite 700, Denver, CO 80209RIA
CRD#: 316072
DENVER, CO
Past
October 2, 2017 - October 29, 2021
MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 10409
Denver, CO
Past
August 14, 2017 - October 29, 2021
MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 10409
Denver, CO
Past
December 19, 2014 - October 26, 2015
MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 10409
DENVER, CO
Past
December 15, 2014 - October 26, 2015
MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 10409
DENVER, CO
Past
February 6, 2012 - August 31, 2012
NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 2881
DENVER, CO
Past
February 19, 2004 - January 7, 2015
NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 2881
DENVER, CO
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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GLOBAL WEALTH STRATEGIES AND ASSOCIATES, LLC
GLOBAL WEALTH STRATEGIES AND ASSOCIATES, LLC | GWS&A
CRD#: 316072 / SEC#: 801-122556
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/25/2021 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
Colorado(10/27/2021)
IAR
Texas(11/8/2021)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Current Firm
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GLOBAL WEALTH STRATEGIES AND ASSOCIATES, LLC
GLOBAL WEALTH STRATEGIES AND ASSOCIATES, LLC | GWS&A
CRD#: 316072 / SEC#: 801-122556
RIA
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Contact information
Main Address
3200 Cherry Creek South Drive Suite 280, Denver, CO 80209
Mailing Address
Phone number
(720) 420-4870
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
10
SEC notice filing (19 States and Territories)
Documents
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 2,623 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 369,633,958 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 08/13/2025 | ||
| 11/20/2024 | ||
| 10/20/2023 | ||
| 01/20/2023 |
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