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William J. Chase

HBKS WEALTH ADVISORS
Sarasota, FL 34236
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CRD#: 6307248
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Professional summary


William John Chase IV, CFP®, who also goes by William J. Chase IV, Will Chase, is a registered financial advisor currently at HBKS WEALTH ADVISORS located in Sarasota, Florida.

William is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2014. William has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


William J. Chase Iv | Will Chase

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.
1) Rotary Club of Siesta Key. Not Investment Related. PO Box 25023, Sarasota, FL 34277. Treasurer. 01/2022. 2 hours a month/ 0 during trading. Treasurer. 2) HBK Sorce Insurance LLC. Investment Related. 6603 Summit Dr, Canfield, OH, 44406. Insurance agency. Insurance agent. 4/2020. 5 hrs a month/ 5 hrs during trading. Insurance sales.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Start date: 2021

Experience


Current

November 18, 2020 - Present

HBKS WEALTH ADVISORS

Office #1: 1777 Main Street Suite 301, Sarasota, FL 34236
RIA
CRD#: 112139
Sarasota, FL
Past

May 1, 2020 - November 2, 2020

PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS

BD
CRD#: 35747
Sarasota, FL
Past

September 5, 2014 - February 13, 2020

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10409
SARASOTA, FL
Past

March 27, 2014 - February 13, 2020

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
SARASOTA, FL

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".
HW
HBKS WEALTH ADVISORS
HBK ADVISORY SERVICES LLC | PRESQUE ISLE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | LEVEL 3 | HBKS WEALTH ADVISORS | HBK SORCE FINANCIAL LLC | HBK SORCE ADVISORY LLC

CRD#: 112139 / SEC#: 801-60424

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/19/2001 Approved)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/28/2000 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/29/2001 Terminated)
Wyoming
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/9/2017 Terminated)

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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Florida
(11/18/2020)
IAR
Texas
(7/27/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 8/11/2014
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


HW
HBKS WEALTH ADVISORS
HBK ADVISORY SERVICES LLC | PRESQUE ISLE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | LEVEL 3 | HBKS WEALTH ADVISORS | HBK SORCE FINANCIAL LLC | HBK SORCE ADVISORY LLC

CRD#: 112139 / SEC#: 801-60424

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/19/2001 Approved)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/28/2000 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/29/2001 Terminated)
Wyoming
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/9/2017 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
2725 Colonial Ave, Erie, PA 16506
Mailing Address
Phone number
(814) 836-5776
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
109

SEC notice filing (30 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

HBKS WEALTH ADVISORS ADV 2A 11-12-25 (11/12/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts21,190
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 7,661,939,874

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
10/25/2024
Cover Page
07/28/2023

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Company Information


HBKS WEALTH ADVISORS

CRD#: 112139Sarasota, FL 34236

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