Walter E. Bak

AE WEALTH MANAGEMENT

Northampton, MA 01060

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CRD#: 5900328

Professional summary

Walter Edward Bak, who also goes by Walter E Bak, is a registered financial advisor currently at AE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC located in Northampton, Massachusetts.

Walter is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2011. Walter has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65 exam.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Walter E Bak

Other business activities

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1.) LAW OFFICE OF WALTER E. BAK; 7 CONZ STREET, NORTHAMPTON, MA 01060; LAW OFFICE, LEGAL ESTATE PLANNING SERVICES, INSURANCE SALES; OWNER; START DATE 12/1983; APPROX 160 HRS/MONTH; APPROX 160 HRS/MONTH DURING TRADING; PRACTICE OF LAW, CONCENTRATION ON ESTATE PLANNING AND RELATED ELDER LAW ISSUES. INSURANCE/ANNUITY SALES AND SERVICES AND REAL ESTATE SERVICES THAT ARE ANCILLARY TO THE PRACTICE OF LAW.

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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

October 23, 2018 - Present

AE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

Office #1: 7 Conz St, Northampton, MA 01060

RIA

CRD#: 282580

Northampton, MA

Past

March 2, 2015 - September 25, 2018

WOLOSHIN INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 132346

NORTHAMPTON, MA

Past

July 29, 2011 - October 12, 2012

GLOBAL FINANCIAL PRIVATE CAPITAL, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 132070

NORTHHAMPTON, MA

Past

May 13, 2011 - December 31, 2014

LAW OFFICE OF WALTER E BAK

RIA

CRD#: 157016

NORTHAMPTON, MA

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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AE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 282580 / SEC#: 801-107319

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/17/2016 Approved)

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

Massachusetts
(10/23/2018)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 3/1/2011

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Current Firm

AE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 282580 / SEC#: 801-107319

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/17/2016 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

2950 Sw Mcclure Road Suite B, Topeka, KS 66614

Mailing Address

Phone number

(866) 363-9595

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

602

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A APPENDIX 1 (10/1/2025)

FORM ADV PART 2A (10/1/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	111,059
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 37,525,706,084

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Walter E. Bak

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Walter Edward Bak's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

AE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

WOLOSHIN INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

GLOBAL FINANCIAL PRIVATE CAPITAL, INC.

LAW OFFICE OF WALTER E BAK

Primary Firm SEC Registration

AE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 3/1/2011

Current Firm

AE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

AE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

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