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William Samuel Whitaker

William Samuel Whitaker

CFP®
VAWTER FINANCIAL LTD
Columbus, OH
·CRD# 5713537·16 years experience

Professional Summary

William Samuel Whitaker, CFP®, who also goes by Billy Samuel Whitaker, Will Samuel Whitaker, is a registered financial advisor currently at VAWTER FINANCIAL LTD located in Columbus, Ohio. William is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2009. William has worked at 2 firms.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

$100K–$250K

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Who I Serve

Business Owners & Entrepreneurs
Corporate Executives
Physicians & Medical Professionals

Services Offered

  • Social Security & Medicare Planning
  • Retirement Planning
  • Financial Planning
  • Estate & Legacy Planning
  • Business Services
  • Education Funding
  • Risk Management & Insurance
  • Investment Management
  • Tax Planning

Biography

William Whitaker is a Columbus, OH Fee-Only Financial Planner serving Columbus and all surrounding areas. William Whitaker is a NAPFA-Registered Financial Advisor and a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Professional. Managing your finances is complex and time-consuming. You’ve earned the right to partner with the experts at Vawter Financial to simplify the process. We’ll be with you every step of the way; acting as your advocate as we build your personal plan and work through life’s changes....

Other Aliases

Billy Samuel Whitaker, Will Samuel Whitaker

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial PlannerSince 2006

Years of Experience

16 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

VAWTER FINANCIAL LTD·CRD# 108830
RIA
1161 Bethel Road, Suite 304, Columbus, OH 43220
September 15, 2017 - Present
VAWTER FINANCIAL LTD·CRD# 108830
RIA
Columbus, OH
September 15, 2017 - June 14, 2018
SUMMIT FINANCIAL STRATEGIES INC·CRD# 110112
RIA
Columbus, OH
September 15, 2009 - January 25, 2017

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Current Firm

VAWTER FINANCIAL LTD
VAWTER FINANCIAL LTD

VAWTER FINANCIAL LTD

CRD#: 108830 / SEC#: 801-112975
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/24/2018 Approved)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Ohio (6/14/2018 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Texas (6/12/2018 Terminated)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

Contact Information

Main Address

1161 Bethel Road Suite 304, Columbus, OH 43220

Phone Number

(614) 451-1002

# of Employees

5

SEC notice filing (8 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 8 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

VAWTER FINANCIAL ADV PART 2A ANNUAL AMENDMENT V.03.27.26 (3/27/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

1,155

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$394,368,793

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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.

BUSINESS NAME: FRANKLIN UNIVERSITY; THE BUSINESS IS NOT INVESTMENT-RELATED; ADDRESS: 201 S. GRANT AVE., COLUMBUS, OH 43215; NATURE: EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION; TITLE: ADJUNCT FACULTY; START DATE: 4/1/2011; HOURS DEVOTED MONTHLY: 10; HOURS DEVOTED DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0; DUTIES: TEACH UNDERGRADUATE FINANCIAL PLANNING CLASSES.

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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".
VAWTER FINANCIAL LTD
VAWTER FINANCIAL LTD

VAWTER FINANCIAL LTD

CRD#: 108830 / SEC#: 801-112975
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/24/2018 Approved)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Ohio (6/14/2018 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Texas (6/12/2018 Terminated)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

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.
IAR
Ohio
(9/15/2017)

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Services Offered by William

  • Social Security & Medicare Planning
  • Retirement Planning
  • Financial Planning
  • Estate & Legacy Planning
  • Business Services
  • Education Funding
  • Risk Management & Insurance
  • Investment Management
  • Tax Planning

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