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William L. Kowalski

BRIGHTWARD FINANCIAL
DENVER, CO 80202
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CRD#: 6308695
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Professional summary


William Leonard Kowalski JR, who also goes by William Leonard Kowalski, is a registered financial advisor currently at BRIGHTWARD FINANCIAL LLC located in Denver, Colorado.

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 65, Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


William Leonard Kowalski

Other business activities


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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

March 27, 2026 - Present

BRIGHTWARD FINANCIAL LLC

Office #1: 1615 Platte St Suite 200, Denver, CO 80202
RIA
CRD#: 341289
DENVER, CO
Past

March 26, 2025 - March 12, 2026

THE MILLSTONE EVANS GROUP, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 311142
BOULDER, CO
Past

January 4, 2021 - May 20, 2021

THE MILLSTONE EVANS GROUP, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 311142
BOULDER, CO
Past

March 23, 2020 - January 5, 2021

RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 705
BOULDER, CO
Past

March 17, 2020 - January 5, 2021

RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 705
BOULDER, CO
Past

June 9, 2014 - June 13, 2018

RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 705
BOULDER, CO
Past

May 20, 2014 - June 13, 2018

RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 705
BOULDER, CO

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
Colorado
(3/27/2026)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 6/6/2014
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


BF
BRIGHTWARD FINANCIAL LLC
BRIGHTWARD FINANCIAL LLC

CRD#: 341289 / SEC#:

Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/27/2026 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
1615 Platte St Suite 200, Denver, CO 80202
Mailing Address
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Company Information


BRIGHTWARD FINANCIAL LLC

CRD#: 341289Denver, CO 80202

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