William Bufkins has been an investment adviser representative at Blue Jean Financial since July 2024, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners. William Bufkins holds a BA in Psychology from New York University.
Blue Jean Financial LLC is an Albany, NY firm with $133M under management, 385 clients and 7 advisers across 10 offices, as of its May 2026 filing.
Bill Bufkins is Founding Advisor of Blue Jean Financial. He worked in higher education financial aid at New York University and Fordham University and marketed student loans before starting his career as a financial advisor in 2012. He became a founding advisor when the firm began in July 2024 and uses his 22 years of higher education experience to help families with the college planning process.
William Bufkins’ longest registration was 3 years at Thrivent Investment Management Inc. (2021–2024). Before joining Blue Jean Financial in 2024, William Bufkins was registered through Thrivent Investment Management Inc.
- Blue Jean Financial LLCCurrent– present · 2 yearsWilton, NY · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 331138
- Thrivent Investment Management Inc.– · 3 yearsAlbany, NY · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 18387
Investment adviser representative registrations
William Bufkins is registered as an investment adviser representative in New York, since July 2024.
- New YorkSince 29 July 2024
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | Credited |
| Series 66 | Uniform Combined State Law Examination | 20 September 2012 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 26 August 2012 |
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Name
- Uniform Combined State Law Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Full name
- William Edward Bufkins
- CRD
- 6073328
- Firm
- Blue Jean Financial · CRD 331138
- Office
- Wilton, NY
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- August 2012
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- bluejeanfinancial.com
Where does William Bufkins work?
William Bufkins is an investment adviser representative registered through Blue Jean Financial LLC since July 2024, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.
Is William Bufkins a financial advisor?
Yes. William Bufkins has a current investment-adviser registration in New York, through Blue Jean Financial since July 2024.
How many years of experience does William Bufkins have?
William Bufkins has 14 years in the financial industry, since August 2012, across 2 adviser firms.
What exams has William Bufkins passed?
William Bufkins has passed 2 licensing exams: the Series 7 and Series 66. The earliest, the Series 7, was passed in August 2012. FINRA credited William Bufkins with the SIE, which began in October 2018.
Where is William Bufkins based?
William Bufkins’ registered office is in Wilton, NY.
Is William Bufkins registered with FINRA?
No. William Bufkins has no current broker registration.
How can I verify William Bufkins’ record?
Search CRD 6073328 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes William Bufkins’ full registration record.
