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William J. Sokol

SFG WEALTH MANAGEMENT
Towson, MD 21204
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CRD#: 4659352
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Professional summary


William Judson Sokol, who also goes by Jud Sokol, is a registered financial advisor currently at SFG WEALTH MANAGEMENT located in Towson, Maryland and LPL FINANCIAL LLC located in Towson, Maryland.

William is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2003. William has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Jud Sokol

Other business activities


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1) 5/2021 - DBA for LPL Business (entity for LPL business) - SFG Wealth Management - Investment Related - Towson, MD 21204 2) 5/2021 - Non-Variable Insurance - William Sokol - Investment Related - Towson, MD 21204 3) 11/22/2021 - Crump - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Non-Variable Insurance - Agent - Start Date: 10/28/2021 - 8 Hours Per Month/8 Hours During Securities Trading. 4) 05/07/2021 - SFG WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Registered Investment Advisor Hybrid - Start Date: 05/2021 - 160 Hours Per Month/8 Hours During Securities Trading - Time Spent 80%.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


Click below to view William Judson Sokol's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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Experience


Current

May 7, 2021 - Present

SFG WEALTH MANAGEMENT

Office #1: 1104 Kenilworth Drive Suite 500, Towson, MD 21204
RIA
CRD#: 285785
Towson, MD
Current

May 7, 2021 - Present

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

Office #1: 1104 Kenilworth Drive Ste 500, Towson, MD 21204
RIA
BD
CRD#: 6413
TOWSON, MD
Past

January 16, 2018 - May 27, 2021

THE L. WARNER COMPANIES, INC

RIA
CRD#: 108001
TIMONIUM, MD
Past

September 17, 2014 - May 12, 2021

M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 43285
TIMONIUM, MD
Past

July 27, 2010 - August 29, 2014

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
COLUMBIA, MD
Past

October 2, 2003 - August 5, 2010

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
HUNT VALLEY, MD

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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SFG WEALTH MANAGEMENT
SFG WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SYNERGY FINANCIAL GROUP LLC | SFG WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 285785 / SEC#: 801-108748

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/16/2016 Approved)

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.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Arizona
(4/18/2023)
RR
Connecticut
(6/18/2024)
RR
Delaware
(5/7/2021)
RR
District of Columbia
(5/7/2021)
RR
Florida
(6/28/2024)
RR
Kansas
(5/3/2024)
RR
Maryland
(5/7/2021)
IAR
Maryland
(5/7/2021)
RR
New York
(5/7/2021)
RR
North Carolina
(5/17/2021)
RR
Pennsylvania
(5/10/2021)
RR
South Carolina
(4/3/2025)
RR
Vermont
(5/7/2021)
RR
Virginia
(5/7/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 1/12/2018
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


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SFG WEALTH MANAGEMENT
SFG WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SYNERGY FINANCIAL GROUP LLC | SFG WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 285785 / SEC#: 801-108748

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/16/2016 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
1104 Kenilworth Drive Suite 500, Towson, MD 21204
Mailing Address
Phone number
(410) 825-3200
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
11

SEC notice filing (17 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A, APP 1 - WRAP BROCHURE (9/9/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,918
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 643,567,369

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Company Information


SFG WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 285785Towson, MD 21204

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