William Zenk has been an investment adviser representative at Blackhawk Capital Partners since August 2026, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners. William Zenk holds an Undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a Law degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Blackhawk Capital Partners, LLC is a Thiensville, WI firm with $452M under management, 342 clients and 6 advisers across 2 offices, as of its September 2026 filing.
Ryan Zenk is Wealth Advisor of Blackhawk Capital Partners. He brings more than 25 years of experience in estate planning, tax planning, charitable planning and asset protection strategies, and works with clients and their outside professional advisors to coordinate tax, legal, estate and financial planning. Before joining the firm, he was Chief Executive Officer and founder of Family Wealth Advisors, LLC and earlier a tax consultant with Arthur Anderson & Co. in Chicago.
William Zenk’s longest registration was 8 years at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. (2017–2026). Before joining Blackhawk Capital Partners in 2026, William Zenk was registered through Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. and Investment Centers of America, Inc.
- – present · under a yearAdviser representative · Firm CRD 158020
- Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc.– · 8 yearsScottsdale, AZ · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 134139
- Investment Centers of America, Inc.– · 8 yearsScottsdale, AZ · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 16443
Professional designations
Listed by Blackhawk Capital Partners
- CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)
Investment adviser representative registrations
William Zenk is registered as an investment adviser representative in 2 states. The first approvals date from August 2026; the most recent is Arizona, in September 2026.
- ArizonaSince 2 September 2026
- WisconsinSince 17 August 2026
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | Credited |
| Series 24 | General Securities Principal Examination | 7 April 2011 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 22 February 2007 |
| Series 65 | Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination | 10 February 2005 |
| Series 63 | Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination | 4 October 2003 |
| Series 6 | Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination | 3 October 2003 |
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Name
- General Securities Principal 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
- William Ryan Zenk
- CRD
- 4709671
- Firm
- Blackhawk Capital Partners · CRD 158020
- Registration
- Investment adviser and broker registrations
- In the industry since
- November 2003
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record · BrokerCheck
- Firm bio
- blackhawk-capital.com
Where does William Zenk work?
William Zenk is an investment adviser representative registered through Blackhawk Capital Partners, LLC since August 2026, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.
Is William Zenk a financial advisor?
Yes. William Zenk has a current investment-adviser registration in Arizona and Wisconsin, through Blackhawk Capital Partners since August 2026.
How many years of experience does William Zenk have?
William Zenk has 22 years in the financial industry, since November 2003, across 3 adviser firms.
What exams has William Zenk passed?
William Zenk has passed 5 licensing exams: the Series 6, Series 63, Series 65, Series 7 and Series 24. The earliest, the Series 6, was passed in October 2003. FINRA credited William Zenk with the SIE, which began in October 2018.
Where did William Zenk work before Blackhawk Capital Partners?
Before Blackhawk Capital Partners, William Zenk was registered through Investment Centers of America, Inc., March 2009 to October 2017.
Is William Zenk registered with FINRA?
Yes. William Zenk has a current broker registration, under CRD 4709671.
Source: FINRA BrokerCheck
Is William Zenk a CFP?
Blackhawk Capital Partners lists William Zenk with the CFP credential (“CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)”) on its website. CFP Board confirms certification status.
How can I verify William Zenk’s record?
Search CRD 4709671 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov) and FINRA’s broker search (brokercheck.finra.org), which publish William Zenk’s full registration record.
