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William Pekin

Pekin Hardy Strauss · Chicago, Illinois

William Pekin is a fee-only financial advisor at Pekin Hardy Strauss in Chicago, Illinois, who holds the CFA credential. Pekin Hardy Strauss reports charging a percentage of assets on its Form ADV.

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Facts

FirmPekin Hardy Strauss
Based in Chicago, Illinois
Fee model (firm's Form ADV)Percentage of assets
Assets under management$1.55B across 1,941 accounts
CredentialsCFA
SEC registration Investment adviser representative in GA, IL, TX · CRD 2067982
Exams passedSeries 63 (1994)
Firm size19 employees
Disclosures Reported; see the SEC record
Websitewww.appleseedcapital.com

How William's firm compares

  • Pekin Hardy Strauss's average account is about $799,000, from its Form ADV (assets managed divided by 1,941 accounts).

What fee-only advisors charge in Illinois

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Questions about William

Is William Pekin a fee-only financial advisor?

Yes, according to SEC records as of October 29, 2026: William holds no broker registration, and Pekin Hardy Strauss reports no commissions, no broker-dealer, and no insurance sales or affiliated insurance agency on its Form ADV.

How does William charge for financial advice?

William's firm, Pekin Hardy Strauss, reports charging a percentage of assets on its SEC Form ADV.

Where is William Pekin based?

William Pekin is based in Chicago, Illinois.

What credentials does William Pekin hold?

William Pekin holds the CFA credential.

Is William Pekin registered with the SEC?

Yes. William Pekin is registered as an investment adviser representative in GA, IL and TX (CRD 2067982), per SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure data as of October 29, 2026. The record lists disclosures; see the SEC record for details.

How much does Pekin Hardy Strauss manage?

Pekin Hardy Strauss reports $1.55B across 1,941 accounts in assets under management.

How do I contact William Pekin?

Through William's website, www.appleseedcapital.com.

What these terms mean: fee-only · fiduciary · CFP · CRD number · all terms

Where this information comes from

  • SEC adviser records : the firm's Form ADV reports no commissions, no broker-dealer, and no insurance sales or affiliated insurance agency, and the advisor holds no broker registration
  • SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure : registration, exams, and the firm's Form ADV, data as of October 29, 2026
  • Directory listing last checked October 30, 2026.

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