William Warnke has been an investment adviser representative at Pavlic Investment Advisors since May 2026, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.
Pavlic Investment Advisors, Inc. is a Delafield, WI firm with $109M under management, 87 clients and 2 advisers in one office, as of its May 2026 filing.
William R. Warnke is Senior Wealth Advisor of Pavlic Investment Advisors, based in Delafield, WI. He joined the firm in 2026, when Pavlic acquired Warnke/Nichols, Ltd., the firm he co-founded in 1993. Warnke has over 50 years of industry experience, including roles as Vice President at M&I Investment Management and Investment Officer at Marine Investment Management and Bituminous Casualty Corporation.
William Warnke’s longest registration was 34 years at Warnke/Nichols LTD. (1979–2014). Before joining Pavlic Investment Advisors in 2026, William Warnke was registered through Warnke/Nichols LTD.
- – present · under a yearDelafield, WI · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 111246
- Warnke/Nichols LTD.– · 3 yearsDelafield, WI · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 112181
- Warnke/Nichols LTD.– · 34 yearsHales Corners, WI · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 112181
Professional designations
Listed by Pavlic Investment Advisors
- Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®)
Investment adviser representative registrations
William Warnke is registered as an investment adviser representative in Wisconsin, since May 2026.
- WisconsinSince 4 May 2026
Examinations
No examinations are on William Warnke’s record.
- Full name
- William Roland Warnke
- CRD
- 4398470
- Firm
- Pavlic Investment Advisors · CRD 111246
- Office
- 440 WELLS STREET, 203, Delafield, WI 53018
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- February 1989
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- pavlic.com
Where does William Warnke work?
William Warnke is an investment adviser representative registered through Pavlic Investment Advisors, Inc. since May 2026, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.
Is William Warnke a financial advisor?
Yes. William Warnke has a current investment-adviser registration in Wisconsin, through Pavlic Investment Advisors since May 2026.
How many years of experience does William Warnke have?
William Warnke has 37 years in the financial industry, since February 1989, across 2 adviser firms.
Where did William Warnke work before Pavlic Investment Advisors?
Before Pavlic Investment Advisors, William Warnke was registered through Warnke/Nichols LTD., November 1979 to February 2014.
Where is William Warnke based?
William Warnke’s registered office is in Delafield, WI.
Is William Warnke registered with FINRA?
No. William Warnke has no current broker registration.
Is William Warnke a CFA charterholder?
Pavlic Investment Advisors lists William Warnke with the CFA credential (“Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®)”) on its website. CFA Institute confirms certification status.
How can I verify William Warnke’s record?
Search CRD 4398470 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes William Warnke’s full registration record.

