William J. Colin
Professional summary
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William John Colin was a registered financial professional .
William is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1981. William had worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 5, Series 7 and Series 53 exams.
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)
The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.
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Experience
March 17, 2003 - August 9, 2019
CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.
July 26, 2002 - August 9, 2019
CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.
May 22, 2000 - August 5, 2002
PFS INVESTMENTS INC.
November 7, 1997 - June 29, 1998
OSAIC WEALTH, INC.
November 1, 1990 - January 3, 1996
FIRST FIDELITY BROKERS, INC.
April 11, 1990 - June 15, 1990
FINANCIAL HORIZONS SECURITIES CORPORATION
July 21, 1989 - November 15, 1989
JSC SECURITIES, INC.
October 24, 1985 - November 11, 1988
TD AMERITRADE, INC.
December 27, 1982 - September 17, 1985
PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC
September 23, 1981 - January 6, 1983
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
Primary Firm SEC Registration

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.
CRD#: 5393 / SEC#: 801-29938, 8-16514
State Registrations and Notice Filings
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Exams
Series 5
Date: 10/5/1987
Interest Rate Options ExaminationCurrent Firm

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.
CRD#: 5393 / SEC#: 801-29938, 8-16514
Contact information
SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
Documents
Part 2 Brochures
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| SCHWAB HOLDINGS, INC. | 100% OWNER | |
| BEATTY, JONATHAN SCOTT | DIRECTOR, MANAGING DIRECTOR AND HEAD OF ADVISOR SERVICES | 2429276 |
| CRAIG, JONATHAN M | PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR, MANAGING DIRECTOR AND HEAD OF INVESTOR SERVICES AND MARKETING | 4144656 |
| HATHI, NEESHA K | MANAGING DIRECTOR HEAD OF WEALTH & ADVICE SOLUTIONS | 2648997 |
| HOWARD, DENNIS WILLARD | MANAGING DIRECTOR AND CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER | 6403083 |
| NICHOLS, CHARLES | MANAGING DIRECTOR AND BROKER DEALER & INVESTMENT ADVISOR CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 4811434 |
| STARR, JEFFREY HAROLD | MANAGING DIRECTOR, AND OPERATIONAL SERVICES AND PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER | 4700461 |
| VERDESCHI, MICHAEL DANIEL | MANAGING DIRECTOR AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AND PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER, DIRECTOR | 4570777 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 58 |
| Civil Event | 3 |
| Arbitration | 248 |
| Bond | 2 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 02/24/2025 | ||
| 01/19/2024 | ||
| 04/14/2023 |
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