William D. Lee
ARQ WEALTH ADVISORS
SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85260
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CRD#: 4748764
Professional summary
William Darrell Lee, CFP®, who also goes by Bill Lee, is a registered financial advisor currently at ARQ WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC located in Scottsdale, Arizona.
William is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2004. William has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Bill Lee
Other business activities
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1) MANAGING MEMBER AND 40% OWNER OF FUN TIMES AZ LLC; OWNERSHIP OF HOUSEBOAT LOCATED IN BARTLETT LAKE MARINA - CAREFREE, AZ (<5 HOURS/MONTH OUTSIDE OF NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS, SINCE 5/2016). NOT INVESTMENT-RELATED. 2) Member OF CENTRAL ARIZONA ESTATE PLANNING COUNSEL (CAEPC); ESTATE PLANNING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT - SCOTTSDALE, AZ (ABOUT 3 HOURS/MONTH DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS, SINCE 6/2016). INVESTMENT-RELATED. 3) DIRECTOR OF PHOENIX CFA SOCIETY; PROFESSIONAL AND SOCIETY DEVELOPMENT - PHOENIX, AZ (ABOUT 2 HOURS/MONTH DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS, SINCE 6/2015). INVESTMENT-RELATED. 4) WILLIAM D. LEE, LICENSED LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE AGENT; PERSONAL BUSINESS PROVIDING COUNSEL TO FORMER INSURANCE CLIENTS REGARDING PREVIOUSLY SOLD POLICIES - PHOENIX, AZ (<5 HOURS/MONTH DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS, SINCE 2011). INVESTMENT-RELATED. 5) Member of 830 Ocotillo LLC; Rental real estate holding company - Phoenix, AZ (<2 hours/month during normal business hours, since 07/2024). Not Investment-related.
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Certified licenses
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CFP®
Start date: 2009
Experience
Current
June 27, 2025 - Present
ARQ WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC
Office #1: 8605 E. Raintree Dr Ste. 240, Scottsdale, AZ 85260RIA
CRD#: 147351
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past
January 25, 2021 - July 1, 2025
CLARKSTON CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 143456
Scottsdale, AZ
Past
April 24, 2013 - December 31, 2020
IRONWOOD INVESTMENT COUNSEL, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 110623
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past
July 2, 2010 - October 25, 2011
OSAIC FA, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 3978
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past
June 23, 2010 - October 25, 2011
OSAIC FA, INC.
BD
CRD#: 3978
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past
February 24, 2005 - June 15, 2010
ALLSTATE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 18272
PHOENIX, AZ
Past
February 2, 2004 - February 16, 2005
FORESTERS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 305
EDISON, NJ
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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ARQ WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC
ARQ WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | SIEGEL/YOCUM ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC | SIEGEL/ YOCUM ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC | RUGGIERI FINANCIAL GROUP
CRD#: 147351 / SEC#: 801-107346
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/7/2016 Approved)Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/9/2016 Terminated)California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/8/2016 Terminated)Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/9/2016 Terminated)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
Arizona(6/27/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Current Firm
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ARQ WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC
ARQ WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | SIEGEL/YOCUM ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC | SIEGEL/ YOCUM ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC | RUGGIERI FINANCIAL GROUP
CRD#: 147351 / SEC#: 801-107346
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/7/2016 Approved)Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/9/2016 Terminated)California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/8/2016 Terminated)Texas
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Contact information
Main Address
8605 E. Raintree Dr Ste. 240, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Mailing Address
Phone number
(480) 214-9572
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
11
SEC notice filing (10 States and Territories)
Documents
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 1,663 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 701,933,068 |
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