William E. Powell
MARINER INDEPENDENT | Vice President, Financial Consultant
Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
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CRD#: 5632675
Professional summary
William Edward Powell, who also goes by William Edward Powell, is a registered financial advisor currently at MARINER INDEPENDENT located in Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois.
William is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2009. William has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.
Biography
Through working with many clients with different situations for over a decade. I truly believe that my experience and passion for understanding financial planning teamed up with the Fidelity culture, We can work together toward your financial success.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
William Edward Powell
Other business activities
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Fortitude Financial Partners; Investment related, Oakbrook Terrace, IL, Offering investment services through Mariner Platform Solutions/Mariner Independent, start date; 10/2025, 160 hours per month during securities trading hours.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
October 30, 2025 - Present
MARINER INDEPENDENT
Office #1: 1 Mid America Plaza Third Floor Ste A, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181RIA
CRD#: 305418
Oakbrook Terrace, IL
Past
March 31, 2025 - October 10, 2025
STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC
RIA
CRD#: 104555
GLEN ELLYN, IL
Past
July 13, 2018 - March 31, 2025
FIDELITY PERSONAL AND WORKPLACE ADVISORS
RIA
CRD#: 288590
GLEN ELLYN, IL
Past
September 2, 2016 - July 13, 2018
STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC
RIA
CRD#: 104555
CHICAGO, IL
Past
August 23, 2016 - October 10, 2025
FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC
BD
CRD#: 7784
CHICAGO, IL
Past
October 25, 2011 - July 29, 2016
TD AMERITRADE, INC.
BD
CRD#: 7870
OAK BROOK, IL
Past
October 19, 2011 - July 29, 2016
TD AMERITRADE, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 7870
OAK BROOK, IL
Past
October 19, 2011 - July 29, 2016
TD AMERITRADE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 111514
OAK BROOK, IL
Past
March 24, 2009 - July 13, 2010
NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 2881
SCHAUMBURG, IL
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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MI
MARINER INDEPENDENT
ABUNDANT LIFE FINANCIAL | XTRAMILE FINANCIAL GROUP | XMC WEALTH MANAGEMENT | WEALTH WITH OPTIONS | VAIL CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | TOTAL WEALTH SERVICES | STRATEGIC PATH RETIREMENT | STERLING PRIVATE WEALTH | SIDEBAR ADVISORS | SEVEN MILE ADVISORY | ROLLING HILLS ADVISORS | REGENT PRIVATE WEALTH | RATIONAL WEALTH SOLUTIONS | PROMONTORY WEALTH | PRECISE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PHALANX VFO, LLC | PAX FINANCIAL ADVISORS | PACE WEALTH ADVISORS LLC | OLDFIELD WEALTH PARTNERS | OCEAN PATH ADVISORS | OCEAN HEIGHTS ADVISORS | NELSON WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | NARROW GATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MONARCH PRIVATE WEALTH GROUP | MAYS WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | MAURO CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | MARINER PLATFORM SOLUTIONS, LLC | MARINER PLATFORM SOLUTIONS | MARINER INDEPENDENT | MARINER ADVISOR NETWORK | MARINER | LOGARUS WEALTH SOLUTIONS | LINDENBERG FINANCIAL PLANNING | LAKE LIFE FINANCIAL PLANNING | KONA FINANCIAL PLANNING | KINNEY MUNRO WEALTH ADVISORS | KADIMA WEALTH | JOOY WEALTH | INVESTTAX WEALTH ADVISERS | INTERSECT WEALTH ADVISORS | INFINITY WEALTH COMPANY | IMPERIO WEALTH ADVISORS | GROWING LEGACIES | FORTITUDE FINANCIAL PARTNERS | FOOTHILL WEALTH ADVISORS | EXIT 59 ADVISORY | ECLECTIC WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CONNECT WEALTH GROUP | CONFLUENCE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CONFIDO ADVICE & INVESTMENTS | CARY FINANCIAL PLANNING | CARBON WEALTH ADVISORS | CAPLAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | CAMDEN INVESTMENT CO | BRANCH PARTNERS, LLC | ARCHIWEALTH | ADVICEPERIOD
CRD#: 305418 / SEC#: 801-117332
RIA
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IAR
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IAR
Illinois(10/30/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Current Firm
MI
MARINER INDEPENDENT
ABUNDANT LIFE FINANCIAL | XTRAMILE FINANCIAL GROUP | XMC WEALTH MANAGEMENT | WEALTH WITH OPTIONS | VAIL CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | TOTAL WEALTH SERVICES | STRATEGIC PATH RETIREMENT | STERLING PRIVATE WEALTH | SIDEBAR ADVISORS | SEVEN MILE ADVISORY | ROLLING HILLS ADVISORS | REGENT PRIVATE WEALTH | RATIONAL WEALTH SOLUTIONS | PROMONTORY WEALTH | PRECISE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PHALANX VFO, LLC | PAX FINANCIAL ADVISORS | PACE WEALTH ADVISORS LLC | OLDFIELD WEALTH PARTNERS | OCEAN PATH ADVISORS | OCEAN HEIGHTS ADVISORS | NELSON WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | NARROW GATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MONARCH PRIVATE WEALTH GROUP | MAYS WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | MAURO CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | MARINER PLATFORM SOLUTIONS, LLC | MARINER PLATFORM SOLUTIONS | MARINER INDEPENDENT | MARINER ADVISOR NETWORK | MARINER | LOGARUS WEALTH SOLUTIONS | LINDENBERG FINANCIAL PLANNING | LAKE LIFE FINANCIAL PLANNING | KONA FINANCIAL PLANNING | KINNEY MUNRO WEALTH ADVISORS | KADIMA WEALTH | JOOY WEALTH | INVESTTAX WEALTH ADVISERS | INTERSECT WEALTH ADVISORS | INFINITY WEALTH COMPANY | IMPERIO WEALTH ADVISORS | GROWING LEGACIES | FORTITUDE FINANCIAL PARTNERS | FOOTHILL WEALTH ADVISORS | EXIT 59 ADVISORY | ECLECTIC WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CONNECT WEALTH GROUP | CONFLUENCE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CONFIDO ADVICE & INVESTMENTS | CARY FINANCIAL PLANNING | CARBON WEALTH ADVISORS | CAPLAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | CAMDEN INVESTMENT CO | BRANCH PARTNERS, LLC | ARCHIWEALTH | ADVICEPERIOD
CRD#: 305418 / SEC#: 801-117332
RIA
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Contact information
Main Address
5700 West 112th Street Suite 500, Overland Park, KS 66211
Mailing Address
Phone number
(650) 571-1934
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
150
SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)
Documents
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 10,412 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 5,615,227,678 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 09/25/2025 | ||
| 11/05/2024 | ||
| 12/15/2023 |
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Company Information
MARINER INDEPENDENT
Vice President, Financial ConsultantCRD#: 305418Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181TRUST BUT VERIFY
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