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Eric W. Bunker

BEAM WEALTH ADVISORS
Penngrove, CA
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CRD#: 838539
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Professional summary


Eric William Bunker is a registered financial advisor currently at BEAM WEALTH ADVISORS, INC. located in Penngrove, California.

Eric is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1977. Eric has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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.
1)BUNKER SONOMA MOUNTAIN VINEYARDS;NOT INVESTMENT RELATED;07/2003-PRESENT;PENNGROVE, CA;WINERY;20 HRS WKLY;0 HRS DURING TRADING;CO-OWNER 2) MEC Financial ; NOT INVESTMENT RELATED; 07/1991 - PRESENT; PENNGROVE, CA; 20 HRS WKLY; OWNER; COMPANY USED TO PAY BUSINESS EXPENSES Hours per month devoted to this business during trading hours: 0-1 Description of duties: Owner-checking account to pay overhead

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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®
None

Experience


Current

June 6, 2024 - Present

BEAM WEALTH ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 109867
Penngrove, CA
Past

March 20, 2023 - June 17, 2024

BENEDETTI, GUCER & ASSOCIATES

RIA
CRD#: 166911
Penngrove, CA
Past

January 2, 2009 - March 20, 2023

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC

RIA
CRD#: 149018
PETALUMA, CA
Past

December 8, 2006 - January 2, 2009

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 6694
PETALUMA, CA
Past

January 4, 1999 - March 20, 2023

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6694
PETALUMA, CA
Past

July 16, 1990 - January 4, 1999

ROBERT THOMAS SECURITIES, INC

BD
CRD#: 10147
ST. PETERSBURG, FL
Past

May 24, 1982 - June 6, 1990

BATEMAN EICHLER, HILL RICHARDS, INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 76
Past

February 1, 1978 - June 2, 1982

SUTRO & CO. INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 801
Past

June 1, 1977 - March 4, 1978

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 572

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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BEAM WEALTH ADVISORS, INC.
ADVOCACY FINANCIAL, LLC | WHIDDON WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | UNIVERSAL FINANCIAL GROUP, INC | TRUE COMPASS FINANCIAL, LLC | THRESHOLD, INC. | SUMMIT INVESTMENT GROUP LLC | SOMMER INVESTMENTS, LLC | ROMANO INSURANCE & INVESTMENT GROUP | ROGERS AND ROGERS | PREMIER WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | OBAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | MOUNTAIN WEST WEALTH | JUDD WEALTH MANAGEMENT | JOSEPH PIRETTI & ASSOCIATES | JDS WEALTH STRATEGIES | FINESTPLAN LC | FINANCIAL DESIGN GROUP | FINANCIAL AND INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT ADVISORS, INC. | FINANCIAL AND INVESTMENT & MANAGEMENT ADVISORS, INC. | DAVIS FINANCIAL | CYPRESS FINANCIAL GROUP | CHARLES BRYAN FINANCIAL GROUP | BGA WEALTH | BGA 401K | BENEDETTI, GUCER & ASSOCIATES | BEAM WEALTH ADVISORS, INC. | BEAM WEALTH ADVISORS | BEAM ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC | BEAM ASSET MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 109867 / SEC#: 801-60334

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/22/2001 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
California
(6/6/2024)
IAR
Texas
(6/6/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 10/12/1990
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


BW
BEAM WEALTH ADVISORS, INC.
ADVOCACY FINANCIAL, LLC | WHIDDON WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | UNIVERSAL FINANCIAL GROUP, INC | TRUE COMPASS FINANCIAL, LLC | THRESHOLD, INC. | SUMMIT INVESTMENT GROUP LLC | SOMMER INVESTMENTS, LLC | ROMANO INSURANCE & INVESTMENT GROUP | ROGERS AND ROGERS | PREMIER WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | OBAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | MOUNTAIN WEST WEALTH | JUDD WEALTH MANAGEMENT | JOSEPH PIRETTI & ASSOCIATES | JDS WEALTH STRATEGIES | FINESTPLAN LC | FINANCIAL DESIGN GROUP | FINANCIAL AND INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT ADVISORS, INC. | FINANCIAL AND INVESTMENT & MANAGEMENT ADVISORS, INC. | DAVIS FINANCIAL | CYPRESS FINANCIAL GROUP | CHARLES BRYAN FINANCIAL GROUP | BGA WEALTH | BGA 401K | BENEDETTI, GUCER & ASSOCIATES | BEAM WEALTH ADVISORS, INC. | BEAM WEALTH ADVISORS | BEAM ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC | BEAM ASSET MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 109867 / SEC#: 801-60334

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/22/2001 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
72096 Ramos Avenue Suite D, Covington, LA 70433
Mailing Address
Phone number
(985) 893-1440
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
17

SEC notice filing (34 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

BEAM BWA BROCHURE (3/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts5,006
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,314,316,357

Red Flags


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Company Information


BEAM WEALTH ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 109867Penngrove, CA

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