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William C. Badders
THURSTON SPRINGER ADVISORS
Nacogdoches, TX 75961
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CRD#: 7331766
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Professional summary
William Cole Badders, who also goes by William Cole Badders, William Badders, Cole Badders, is a registered financial advisor currently at THURSTON SPRINGER ADVISORS located in Nacogdoches, Texas and THURSTON, SPRINGER, MILLER, HERD & TITAK, INC. located in Nacogdoches, Texas.
William is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2021. William has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 7TO and SIE exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
William Cole Badders | William Badders | Cole Badders
Other business activities
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DBA Buchanan Wealth Management of Trinity Capital Management
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
October 10, 2025 - Present
THURSTON SPRINGER ADVISORS
Office #1: 1323 N University Drive, Nacogdoches, TX 75961RIA
CRD#: 299201
Nacogdoches, TX
Current
October 10, 2025 - Present
THURSTON, SPRINGER, MILLER, HERD & TITAK, INC.
Office #1: 1323 N University Drive, Nacogdoches, TX 75961BD
CRD#: 8478
Nacogdoches, TX
Past
August 4, 2022 - October 15, 2025
WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 11025
NACOGDOCHES, TX
Past
August 4, 2022 - October 15, 2025
WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC
BD
CRD#: 11025
NACOGDOCHES, TX
Past
June 17, 2021 - January 28, 2022
MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 10409
Nacogdoches, TX
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".
TS
THURSTON SPRINGER ADVISORS
ADAMS COUNTY FINANCIAL RESOURCES | WESLEY BATES WEALTH MANAGEMENT | THURSTON SPRINGER RETIREMENT SERVICES | THURSTON SPRINGER FINANCIAL | THURSTON SPRINGER ADVISORS, LLC | THURSTON SPRINGER ADVISORS | THORSON TAX & FINANCIAL | THE BARTHEL AGENCY | TARGETED RETIREMENT STRATEGIES | T.S. PHILLIPS | SPRAWLS FINANCIAL | RETIREMENT AND ESTATE PLANNING SERVICES | ONTRACK CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | NORTH STAR FINANCIAL | LAVELLE FINANCIAL | JKS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT OF THURSTON SPRINGER | J. SIMON & COMPANY | INVESTMENT STRATEGIES | INTEGRITY WEALTH SOLUTIONS | HOLCOMB WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FRATARCANGELI WEALTH MANAGEMENT | DAMER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CONSERVATION WEALTH MANAGEMENT | COHEN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | CHIDDISTER FINANCIAL ASSOCIATES | CERULEAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | BCT FINANCIAL | BALDASSARI ADVISORY | ASCEND WEALTH | AP CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | AMERICAN PENSION ADVISORS | ALPHA POINTE CAPITAL
CRD#: 299201 / SEC#: 801-114256
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/2/2018 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.RR
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.Visual representation of state registrations
RR
Arizona(10/10/2025)
RR
Arkansas(10/10/2025)
RR
California(10/10/2025)
RR
Colorado(10/10/2025)
RR
District of Columbia(10/10/2025)
RR
Florida(10/10/2025)
RR
Georgia(10/10/2025)
RR
Louisiana(10/10/2025)
RR
Maine(10/10/2025)
RR
Maryland(10/10/2025)
RR
Massachusetts(10/10/2025)
RR
Missouri(10/10/2025)
RR
New Mexico(10/10/2025)
RR
New York(10/10/2025)
RR
North Carolina(10/10/2025)
RR
Oklahoma(10/10/2025)
RR
Oregon(10/10/2025)
RR
South Carolina(10/10/2025)
RR
Tennessee(10/10/2025)
RR
Texas(10/10/2025)
IAR
Texas(10/10/2025)
RR
Virginia(10/10/2025)
RR
Washington(10/10/2025)
RR
Wyoming(10/10/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 6/17/2021
General Securities Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
TS
THURSTON SPRINGER ADVISORS
ADAMS COUNTY FINANCIAL RESOURCES | WESLEY BATES WEALTH MANAGEMENT | THURSTON SPRINGER RETIREMENT SERVICES | THURSTON SPRINGER FINANCIAL | THURSTON SPRINGER ADVISORS, LLC | THURSTON SPRINGER ADVISORS | THORSON TAX & FINANCIAL | THE BARTHEL AGENCY | TARGETED RETIREMENT STRATEGIES | T.S. PHILLIPS | SPRAWLS FINANCIAL | RETIREMENT AND ESTATE PLANNING SERVICES | ONTRACK CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | NORTH STAR FINANCIAL | LAVELLE FINANCIAL | JKS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT OF THURSTON SPRINGER | J. SIMON & COMPANY | INVESTMENT STRATEGIES | INTEGRITY WEALTH SOLUTIONS | HOLCOMB WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FRATARCANGELI WEALTH MANAGEMENT | DAMER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CONSERVATION WEALTH MANAGEMENT | COHEN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | CHIDDISTER FINANCIAL ASSOCIATES | CERULEAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | BCT FINANCIAL | BALDASSARI ADVISORY | ASCEND WEALTH | AP CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | AMERICAN PENSION ADVISORS | ALPHA POINTE CAPITAL
CRD#: 299201 / SEC#: 801-114256
RIA
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Contact information
Main Address
9000 Keystone Crossing Seventh Floor, Indianapolis, IN 46240
Mailing Address
Phone number
(317) 581-4000
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
93
SEC notice filing (41 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 6,759 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 3,675,305,852 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 05/21/2025 | ||
| 02/28/2024 |
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Company Information
THURSTON SPRINGER ADVISORS
CRD#: 299201Nacogdoches, TX 75961TRUST BUT VERIFY
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