AdvisorCheck - Find and Connect with Top Financial Advisors on Your Terms
Why AdvisorCheck
WM

William H. Metz

FELTL ADVISORS
Chicago, IL
Some features on this profile are disabled
CRD#: 808295
WM

Professional summary


William Henry Metz, who also goes by William H Metz, is a registered financial advisor currently at FELTL ADVISORS located in Chicago, Illinois and FELTL & COMPANY located in Plymouth, Minnesota.

William is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1975. William has worked at 17 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, PC, Series 7 and Series 1 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


William H Metz

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.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

Blog Corner


CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


Click below to view William Henry Metz's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
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®
None

Experience


Current

July 18, 2013 - Present

FELTL ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 165244
Chicago, IL
Current

November 23, 2012 - Present

FELTL & COMPANY

Office #1: One Carlson Parkway North Suite 225, Plymouth, MN 55447
BD
CRD#: 6905
Plymouth, MN
Past

November 26, 2012 - December 20, 2013

FELTL & COMPANY

RIA
CRD#: 6905
CHICAGO, IL
Past

October 11, 2005 - November 19, 2012

ADVANCED EQUITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 35545
CHICAGO, IL
Past

August 25, 2005 - November 19, 2012

ADVANCED EQUITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 35545
CHICAGO, IL
Past

October 11, 2000 - August 30, 2005

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7506
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 1, 1998 - October 27, 2000

COWEN AND COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 7616
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 22, 1991 - July 1, 1998

FINANCIAL SQUARE PARTNERS

BD
CRD#: 1541
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 1, 1989 - January 3, 1991

MESIROW INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15113
Past

December 2, 1987 - March 13, 1989

HAMBRECHT & QUIST LLC

BD
CRD#: 940
Past

May 9, 1985 - December 11, 1987

CIBC WORLD MARKETS CORP.

BD
CRD#: 630
Past

October 4, 1982 - May 17, 1985

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 79
Past

February 10, 1981 - October 6, 1982

LM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL CORP.

BD
CRD#: 789
Past

May 2, 1979 - March 9, 1981

NEWHARD, COOK & CO. INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 619
Past

September 29, 1977 - May 26, 1979

LOWELL H. LISTROM & COMPANY INC.

BD
CRD#: 6336
Past

December 3, 1975 - November 21, 1977

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
Past

May 28, 1975 - November 20, 1975

AMERICAN EXPRESS FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 6320
Past

May 28, 1975 - November 20, 1975

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
Past

May 28, 1975 - November 20, 1975

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321

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".
FA
FELTL ADVISORS
FELTL ADVISORS | FELTL ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 165244 / SEC#: 801-77347

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/1/2012 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
Florida
(12/18/2012)
RR
Georgia
(12/13/2012)
RR
Illinois
(11/26/2012)
IAR
Illinois
(7/18/2013)
RR
Michigan
(11/23/2012)
RR
Washington
(11/27/2012)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 10/6/2005
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
PC
Date: 2/13/1991
AMEX Put and Call Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 5/16/1975
Registered Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq Stock Market

Current Firm


FA
FELTL ADVISORS
FELTL ADVISORS | FELTL ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 165244 / SEC#: 801-77347

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/1/2012 Approved)
Upgrade to AdvisorCheck Premium
Get A Biweekly Pulse, AutomaticallyReceive biweekly alerts automatically. Stay informed and proactive.
Catch Firm-Level Red Flags SoonerCatch leadership changes and disclosures early, before issues escalate.
See Trends. Not Just SnapshotsMonitor firm stability metrics like AUM and advisor ratios over time.

Contact information


Main Address
One Carlson Parkway North Suite 225, Plymouth, MN 55447
Mailing Address
Phone number
(612) 492-8800
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
20

SEC notice filing (23 States and Territories)


Blank US states mapAlaskaHawaiiAlabamaArkansasArizonaCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareFloridaGeorgiaIowaIdahoIllinoisIndianaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMassachusettsMarylandMaineMichiganMinnesotaMissouriMississippiMontanaNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNebraskaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNevadaNew YorkOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVirginiaVermontWisconsinWest VirginiaWyoming

Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FELTL ADVISORS FIRM BROCHURE (3/24/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts523
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 132,417,421

Red Flags


Disclosures can be potential red flags, including customer disputes, regulatory fines, employer terminations, bankruptcies, judgments, liens, or certain criminal activities.

Check for any disclosures as part of your thorough research when choosing an advisor.

Company Information


FELTL ADVISORS

CRD#: 165244Chicago, IL

TRUST BUT VERIFY

Monitor William Metz

Get automatic monthly alerts on:
Job or Firm Moves
Licensing Changes
Client Complaints
New Red Flags
Contact Information Updates

Similar Advisors


Stephen Albert Zahka
Stephen ZahkaAdvisorCheck Check Mark
EDWARD JONES
IAR
RR
Marlborough, MA
Frank Horace Moore III
Frank MooreAdvisorCheck Check Mark
UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
IAR
RR
Greenwich, CT
Marshall Lee Rosen
Marshall RosenAdvisorCheck Check Mark
OSAIC WEALTH, INC.
IAR
RR
Fort Lauderdale, FL
footer-logo

AdvisorCheck does not offer investment advice and should not replace discussions with professional accounting, tax, legal or financial advisors.© 2026 AdvisorCheck, an AIMR Analytics company. All rights reserved.