Ward P. Brooks

API FINANCIAL ADVISORS

ST JOSEPH, MO

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CRD#: 6232679

Professional summary

Ward Paul Brooks, who also goes by Paul Brooks, W. Paul Brooks, is a registered financial advisor currently at API FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC located in St Joseph, Missouri.

Ward is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2013. Ward has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Aliases

Paul Brooks | W. Paul Brooks

Other business activities

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BROOKS INSURANCE AGENCY; INVESTMENT RELATED; MISSOURI; LICENSED INSURANCE AGENT; SALE OF LIFE, ANNUITY, AND HEALTH INSURANCE PRODUCTS; 160 HRS/MO

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

September 12, 2019 - Present

API FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 304586

ST JOSEPH, MO

Past

July 15, 2019 - September 16, 2019

SOLOMON API LLC

RIA

CRD#: 159471

SAINT JOSEPH, MO

Past

January 13, 2017 - July 25, 2017

BANKERS LIFE ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 281285

Riverside, MO

Past

January 13, 2017 - July 25, 2017

BANKERS LIFE SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 173962

RIVERSIDE, MO

Past

November 6, 2013 - September 23, 2016

EDWARD JONES

RIA

CRD#: 250

ST JOSEPH, MO

Past

September 16, 2013 - September 23, 2016

EDWARD JONES

CRD#: 250

ST JOSEPH, MO

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".

API FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

API FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC | QUILITY FINANCIAL ADVISORS

CRD#: 304586 / SEC#: 801-117119

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/31/2019 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

Missouri
(9/12/2019)

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Exams

What does exam status mean?

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Status Unavailable

Passed: 11/5/2013

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Status Unavailable

Passed: 7/25/2017

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Status Unavailable

Passed: 9/16/2013

General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

API FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

API FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC | QUILITY FINANCIAL ADVISORS

CRD#: 304586 / SEC#: 801-117119

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/31/2019 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

1950 Rockledge Blvd Unit 201, Rockledge, FL 32955

Mailing Address

Phone number

(321) 888-2599

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (12 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FIRM BROCHURE - ADV PART 2A (7/1/2026)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	696
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 84,651,087

Red Flags

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Ward P. Brooks

Professional summary

At a Glance

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Ward Paul Brooks's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

SOLOMON API LLC

BANKERS LIFE ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

BANKERS LIFE SECURITIES, INC.

EDWARD JONES

EDWARD JONES

Primary Firm SEC Registration

API FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Passed: 11/5/2013

SIE

Passed: 7/25/2017

Series 7

Passed: 9/16/2013

Current Firm

API FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (12 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

API FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

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