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William C. Blackburn

ALPHASTAR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
Rochester, MN 55902
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CRD#: 7216753
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Professional summary


William Cole Blackburn, who also goes by William Cole Blackburn, is a registered financial advisor currently at ALPHASTAR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT located in Rochester, Minnesota.

William is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2020. William has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 6TO, Series 7TO and SIE exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


William Cole Blackburn

Other business activities


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Life & Health Insurance agent; non-investment related; 5634 Prescott Ct. Charlotte, NC 28269; fixed insurance sales since 07/2018; 2 hours per month during non-securities hours.

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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

February 1, 2024 - Present

ALPHASTAR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

Office #1: 2001 2nd St. Sw Ste 105, Rochester, MN 55902
RIA
CRD#: 157423
Rochester, MN
Past

September 5, 2023 - October 9, 2023

ALPHASTAR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

RIA
CRD#: 157423
CORNELIUS, NC
Past

May 28, 2021 - October 30, 2021

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1137
Charlotte, NC
Past

February 28, 2020 - May 20, 2021

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
CHARLOTTE, NC

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".
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ALPHASTAR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
ALPHASTAR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | ALPHASTAR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 157423 / SEC#: 801-72361

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/18/2011 Approved)

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
Minnesota
(2/1/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 8/12/2023
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 2/28/2020
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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ALPHASTAR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
ALPHASTAR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | ALPHASTAR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 157423 / SEC#: 801-72361

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/18/2011 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
19600 West Catawba Avenue Suite B200, Cornelius, NC 28031
Mailing Address
Phone number
(855) 340-2514
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
124

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A (3/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts11,592
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,841,154,148

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
12/12/2023
Cover Page
06/27/2023
01/24/2023

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Company Information


ALPHASTAR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 157423Rochester, MN 55902

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