Adam Way has been CEO, CCO of Global Wealth Strategies and Associates since October 2021, is a control person of the firm and directly owns under 5% of it.
Global Wealth Strategies and Associates, LLC is a Denver, CO firm with $457M under management, 925 clients and 9 advisers across 2 offices, as of its May 2026 filing.
Adam L. Way is Founder, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Compliance Officer of Global Wealth Strategies & Associates (GWS&A). He founded the firm to bring comprehensive financial planning, integrated estate planning and investment management under one roof. Since 2002, he has worked with families, individuals and business owners on retirement distribution strategy, tax mitigation, business valuation and succession, and estate planning.
Adam Way’s longest registration is the current one, 4 years at Global Wealth Strategies and Associates since 2021. Before joining Global Wealth Strategies and Associates in 2021, Adam Way was registered through MML Investors Services, LLC and Northwestern Mutual Investment Services,llc.
- – present · 4 yearsDenver, CO · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 316072
- MML Investors Services, LLC– · 4 yearsDenver, CO · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 10409
- MML Investors Services, LLC– · under a yearDenver, CO · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 10409
- Northwestern Mutual Investment Services,llc– · under a yearDenver, CO · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 2881
Professional designations
Listed by Global Wealth Strategies and Associates
- CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)
- Accredited Estate Planner (AEP®)
- Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®)
- Accredited Investment Fiduciary (AIF®)
- Accredited Investment Fiduciary Analyst (AIFA®)
- Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU®)
- Certified in Long-Term Care (CLTC®)
Investment adviser representative registrations
Adam Way is registered as an investment adviser representative in 2 states, as a resident of Texas. The first approvals date from October 2021; the most recent is Texas, in November 2021.
- ColoradoSince 27 October 2021
- TexasResidentSince 8 November 2021
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | Credited |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 10 June 2013 |
| Series 65 | Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination | 30 January 2012 |
| Series 63 | Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination | 7 December 2004 |
| Series 6 | Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination | 16 February 2004 |
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Name
- Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
- Name
- Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
- Name
- Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
- Full name
- Adam L Way
- CRD
- 4609168
- Firm
- Global Wealth Strategies and Associates · CRD 316072
- Role
- CEO, CCO
- Office
- 3200 CHERRY CREEK SOUTH DRIVE, SUITE 280, Denver, CO 80209
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- December 2005
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- gwsa.us
Where does Adam Way work?
Adam Way has been CEO, CCO of Global Wealth Strategies and Associates, LLC since October 2021, and is a control person of the firm.
Is Adam Way a financial advisor?
Yes. Adam Way has a current investment-adviser registration in Colorado and Texas, through Global Wealth Strategies and Associates since October 2021.
How many years of experience does Adam Way have?
Adam Way has 20 years in the financial industry, since December 2005, across 3 adviser firms.
What exams has Adam Way passed?
Adam Way has passed 4 licensing exams: the Series 6, Series 63, Series 65 and Series 7. The earliest, the Series 6, was passed in February 2004. FINRA credited Adam Way with the SIE, which began in October 2018.
Where did Adam Way work before Global Wealth Strategies and Associates?
Before Global Wealth Strategies and Associates, Adam Way was registered through MML Investors Services, LLC, December 2014 to October 2015; Northwestern Mutual Investment Services,llc, February 2012 to August 2012.
Where is Adam Way based?
Adam Way’s registered office is in Denver, CO.
Is Adam Way registered with FINRA?
No. Adam Way has no current broker registration.
Is Adam Way a CFP?
Global Wealth Strategies and Associates lists Adam Way with the CFP credential (“CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)”) on its website. CFP Board confirms certification status.
Source: Adam L. Way biography, gwsa.us
How can I verify Adam Way’s record?
Search CRD 4609168 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Adam Way’s full registration record.