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William H. Woodyard

INSPIRE ADVISORS
Little Rock, AR 72223
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CRD#: 824575
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Professional summary


William Howard Woodyard JR, CFP®, who also goes by Howard Woodyard, is a registered financial advisor currently at INSPIRE ADVISORS, LLC located in Little Rock, Arkansas.

William is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1976. William has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 6 and Series 1 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Howard Woodyard

Other business activities


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1) Bethel Holdlys, LLC; 15112 Pride Valley Rd, Little Rock, AR 72223; member of a passive investment vehicle; started 11/2018; investment-related. 2) LifeSmartFinancial Advisors, LLC; 12921 Cantrell Rd, Little Rock, AR 72223; sells insurance and LTC products; investment-related. 3) Woodyard & Associates, Inc.; 15112 PrideValley Rd, Little Rock, AR 72223; works as an independent contractor; started 08/2001; not investment-related.

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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: 2012

Experience


Current

June 15, 2023 - Present

INSPIRE ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 12921 Cantrell Rd Suite 206, Little Rock, AR 72223
RIA
CRD#: 300279
Little Rock, AR
Past

March 4, 2019 - June 14, 2023

SOWELL MANAGEMENT

RIA
CRD#: 127145
Little Rock, AR
Past

November 30, 2009 - April 16, 2019

LIFESMART WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 141105
LITTLE ROCK, AR
Past

April 4, 2006 - October 12, 2006

THE O.N. EQUITY SALES COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 2936
HOT SPRINGS, AR
Past

May 25, 2000 - January 18, 2006

ALLSTATE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 18272
LINCOLN, NE
Past

December 16, 1999 - March 28, 2000

SOUTHERN FARM BUREAU FUND DISTRIBUTOR, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10194
JACKSON, MS
Past

August 21, 1992 - December 31, 1995

THE O.N. EQUITY SALES COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 2936
CINCINNATI, OH
Past

March 9, 1990 - August 21, 1992

G. R. PHELPS & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 173
Past

February 10, 1981 - March 12, 1990

VERAVEST INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3960
WORCESTER, MA
Past

July 15, 1976 - March 23, 1983

G. R. PHELPS & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 173

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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INSPIRE ADVISORS, LLC
33FINANCIAL | YOUR FINANCIAL LEGACY | WSI FINANCIAL PARTNERS | TRINITY TAX STRATEGIES | TELEIOS FINANCIAL PARTNERS | STARS & SAND FINANCIAL | PROFIT PLANNERS MANAGEMENT GROUP | OZ INVESTING SERVICES LLC | OUR FREEDOM QUEST | OAKSTREET FINANCIAL | NEWPORT COAST WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LIFESMART WEALTH MANAGEMENT | KINGDOM WEALTH STEWARDS | KINGDOM FOCUSED FINANCIAL (KFF) | INSPIRE ADVISORS, LLC | INSPIRE ADVISORS - UPWARD MANAGEMENT GROUP | INSPIRE ADVISORS - THE CHANDLER TEAM | INSPIRE ADVISORS - NORTHWEST GROUP | INSPIRE ADVISORS - MINNESOTA | INSPIRE ADVISORS - KINGDOM WEALTH MANAGEMENT OF MONTANA | INCARELIFE | HOFFMAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | FIDELIS FINANCIAL

CRD#: 300279 / SEC#: 801-114673

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/8/2019 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
Arkansas
(6/15/2023)
IAR
Texas
(11/14/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 12/22/1999
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 7/10/1976
Registered Representative Examination

Current Firm


IA
INSPIRE ADVISORS, LLC
33FINANCIAL | YOUR FINANCIAL LEGACY | WSI FINANCIAL PARTNERS | TRINITY TAX STRATEGIES | TELEIOS FINANCIAL PARTNERS | STARS & SAND FINANCIAL | PROFIT PLANNERS MANAGEMENT GROUP | OZ INVESTING SERVICES LLC | OUR FREEDOM QUEST | OAKSTREET FINANCIAL | NEWPORT COAST WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LIFESMART WEALTH MANAGEMENT | KINGDOM WEALTH STEWARDS | KINGDOM FOCUSED FINANCIAL (KFF) | INSPIRE ADVISORS, LLC | INSPIRE ADVISORS - UPWARD MANAGEMENT GROUP | INSPIRE ADVISORS - THE CHANDLER TEAM | INSPIRE ADVISORS - NORTHWEST GROUP | INSPIRE ADVISORS - MINNESOTA | INSPIRE ADVISORS - KINGDOM WEALTH MANAGEMENT OF MONTANA | INCARELIFE | HOFFMAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | FIDELIS FINANCIAL

CRD#: 300279 / SEC#: 801-114673

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/8/2019 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
3597 E Monarch Sky Ln Suite 330, Meridian, ID 83646
Mailing Address
Phone number
(877) 859-6383
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
46

SEC notice filing (43 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

INSPIRE ADVISORS, LLC ADV BROCHURE (11/10/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts8,363
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,033,380,628

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Company Information


INSPIRE ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 300279Little Rock, AR 72223

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