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William S. Baruch

BLUE LINE CAPITAL
Chicago, IL 60604
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CRD#: 5096897
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Professional summary

William Samuel Baruch is a registered financial advisor currently at BLUE LINE CAPITAL located in Chicago, Illinois.

William is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2006. William has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 3 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.
Blue Line Futures, Investment Related Commodities firm, President, 08/2017 to present, approximately 40+ hours per week, Blue Creek Capital Management, Commodities Trading Advisor, President and Chief Operating Officer, 12/2020 to Present Less than 20% of his time is spent on this activity. Rock Creek Capital Management LLC, President, Less than 20% of his time is spent on this activity.

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Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

July 24, 2019 - Present

BLUE LINE CAPITAL

Office #1: 141 W. Jackson Blvd Suite 2620, Chicago, IL 60604
RIA
CRD#: 304024
Chicago, IL
Past

September 7, 2007 - December 6, 2011

MF GLOBAL INC.

BD
CRD#: 6731
CHICAGO, IL
Past

November 9, 2006 - May 2, 2007

THE RIDERWOOD GROUP INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 16681
TOWSON, MD

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
(5/6/2025)
IAR
Florida
(3/17/2023)
IAR
Illinois
(7/24/2019)
IAR
Michigan
(12/17/2024)
IAR
New Jersey
(3/13/2025)
IAR
New York
(7/18/2022)
IAR
North Carolina
(10/14/2024)
IAR
South Dakota
(12/5/2024)
IAR
Texas
(2/4/2020)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 5/29/2019
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 3
Date: 1/22/2007
National Commodity Futures Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 11/8/2006
General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

BL
BLUE LINE CAPITAL
BLUE LINE CAPITAL | BLUE LINE CAPITAL, LLC

CRD#: 304024 / SEC#:

California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/6/2025 Approved)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/17/2023 Approved)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/24/2019 Approved)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/12/2024 Approved)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/13/2025 Approved)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/18/2022 Approved)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/14/2024 Approved)
South Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/5/2024 Approved)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/4/2020 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
141 W. Jackson Blvd Suite 2620, Chicago, IL 60604
Mailing Address
Phone number
(312) 837-3944
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
4

Documents

Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts225
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 42,529,121

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Company Information

BLUE LINE CAPITAL

CRD#: 304024Chicago, IL 60604

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