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Chad T. Willardson

PACIFIC CAPITAL
CORONA, CA 92881
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CRD#: 4670940
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Professional summary


Chad T Willardson is a registered financial advisor currently at PACIFIC CAPITAL located in Corona, California.

Chad is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2003. Chad has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 31 and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
1)RENTAL HOMES; INVESTMENT RELATED; PROVO, UT 84604, CORONA, CA 92881; HOME OWNERSHIP; OWNER; START 01/2012; O HOURS PER MONTH; O HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS; NO DUTIES, I OWN A CONDO AND TENANTS PAY RENT TO ME. A PROPERTY MANAGER HANDLES EVERYTHING FOR ME SO IT REQUIRES NO TIME FROM ME. 2) RIA: PACIFIC CAPITAL; INVESTMENT RELATED; 1881 CALIFORNIA AVENUE, STE. 101, CORONA, CA 92881; 4695 MACARTHUR CT, SUITE 1100, NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92660; RIA FIRM AND INSURANCE; OWNER AND INVESTMENT ADVISOR; START 11/2011; 160 HRS/MO; 160 HRS/MO DURING TRADING; RIA AND INSURANCE BUSINESS. 3) CITY OF CORONA; NOT INVESTMENT RELATED; CORONA, CA 92882; COMMUNITY SERVICES; CITY TREASURER; 2 HOURS PER MONTH; 2 HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS; OVERSEE FINANCES ON BEHALF OF RESIDENTS.

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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

November 14, 2011 - Present

PACIFIC CAPITAL

Office #1: 1861 California Avenue Suite 101, Corona, CA 92881
RIA
CRD#: 159294
CORONA, CA
Past

April 16, 2014 - June 1, 2020

GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 127701
Corona, CA
Past

September 20, 2012 - April 16, 2014

PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS

BD
CRD#: 35747
CORONA, CA
Past

March 1, 2004 - November 21, 2011

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
RIVERSIDE, CA
Past

August 6, 2003 - November 21, 2011

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
RIVERSIDE, CA

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".
PC
PACIFIC CAPITAL
PACIFIC CAPITAL | PACIFIC CAPITAL WEALTH ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 159294 / SEC#: 801-80494

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/3/2014 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/6/2014 Terminated)

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
California
(11/14/2011)
IAR
Texas
(1/21/2018)
IAR
Utah
(12/5/2017)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 8/19/2003
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 8/1/2008
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


PC
PACIFIC CAPITAL
PACIFIC CAPITAL | PACIFIC CAPITAL WEALTH ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 159294 / SEC#: 801-80494

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/3/2014 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/6/2014 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
1861 California Avenue Suite 101, Corona, CA 92881
Mailing Address
Phone number
(844) 777-8777
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
9

SEC notice filing (6 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A AND 2B (4/23/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts577
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 654,348,900

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Company Information


PACIFIC CAPITAL

CRD#: 159294Corona, CA 92881

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