Willard M. Folsom

CASTLE ROCK WEALTH MANAGEMENT

Walnut Creek, CA 94596

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CRD#: 6189952

Professional summary

Willard M Folsom, who also goes by Bill Folsom, is a registered financial advisor currently at CASTLE ROCK WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC located in Walnut Creek, California and PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES, LLC located in Walnut Creek, California.

Willard is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2013. Willard has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Bill Folsom

Other business activities

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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

September 20, 2018 - Present

CASTLE ROCK WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

Office #1: 1777 Botelho Dr. Suite 105, Walnut Creek, CA 94596

RIA

CRD#: 199513

Walnut Creek, CA

Current

March 18, 2019 - Present

PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 1777 Botelho Drive Suite 105, Walnut Creek, CA 94596

RIA

CRD#: 120222

Walnut Creek, CA

Past

July 23, 2013 - September 21, 2018

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA

CRD#: 7691

MENLO PARK, CA

Past

June 25, 2013 - September 21, 2018

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

CRD#: 7691

MENLO PARK, CA

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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CASTLE ROCK WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CASTLE ROCK WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | SC RETIREMENT

CRD#: 199513 / SEC#: 801-110593

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/9/2017 Approved)

Arizona

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/12/2017 Terminated)

California

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/12/2017 Terminated)

Idaho

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/12/2017 Terminated)

Texas

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/12/2017 Terminated)

Washington

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/19/2017 Terminated)

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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.

indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

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IAR

California
(9/20/2018)

California
(3/18/2019)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 7/19/2013

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 9/21/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 6/25/2013

General Securities Representative Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

CASTLE ROCK WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CASTLE ROCK WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | SC RETIREMENT

CRD#: 199513 / SEC#: 801-110593

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/9/2017 Approved)

Arizona

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/12/2017 Terminated)

California

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/12/2017 Terminated)

Idaho

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/12/2017 Terminated)

Texas

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/12/2017 Terminated)

Washington

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/19/2017 Terminated)

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Contact information

Main Address

1777 Botelho Dr. Suite 105, Walnut Creek, CA 94596

Mailing Address

Phone number

(925) 478-8800

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (11 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CASTLE ROCK WEALTH MANAGEMENT ADV PART 2 (4/29/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	1,904
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 521,757,846

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Willard M. Folsom

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES, LLC

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

Primary Firm SEC Registration

CASTLE ROCK WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 7/19/2013

SIE

Date: 9/21/2018

Series 7

Date: 6/25/2013

FINRA

Current Firm

CASTLE ROCK WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (11 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

CASTLE ROCK WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

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