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William F. Smith
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CRD#: 1010904
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William Franklin Smith JR, CLU®, who also goes by Bill Smith, Jr William Franklin Smith, was a registered financial professional .
William is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1981. William had worked at 13 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 22, Series 6 and Series 26 exams.
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Aliases
Bill Smith | Jr William Franklin Smith
Other business activities
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1. WILLIAM F SMITH - LANDLORD POSITION: Owner NATURE: Sole Proprietor INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 10 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 01/01/1992 ADDRESS: 12715 MC MANUS BLVD, Newport News VA 23602, United States DESCRIPTION: LANDLORD/RENTAL PROPERTY: NOT INVESTMENT RELATED. 12715 MCMANUS BLVD, NEWPORT NEWS, VA 23602. OWNS OFFICE BUILDING. OWNER. START DATE: 1992. 10 HOURS/MONTH, 0 DURING TRADING. MANAGING THE BUILDING THAT I OWN. 2. WS SMITH CORP POSITION: President NATURE: Corporation INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 80 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 50 START DATE: 01/01/2001 ADDRESS: 12715 MC MANUS BLVD, Newport News VA 23602, United States DESCRIPTION: Sale/Servicing of Fixed Insurance Services 3. QBB ENTERPRISE POSITION: Owner NATURE: Corporation INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 15 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 01/01/2002 ADDRESS: 12715 MC MANUS BLVD, Newport News VA 23602, United States DESCRIPTION: DQBB ENTERPRISE - NOT INVESTMENT RELATED. 12715 MCMANUS BLVD, NEWPORT NEWS, VA 23602. LAND MANAGEMENT COMPANY FOR FARM LAND HOLDINGS, GUN SMITHING & GUIDES. OWNER. START DATE: 2002. 15 HOURS/MONTH, 0 DURING TRADING. LAND MANAGEMENT COMPANY. ALSO TESTS NEW CROSSBOWS FOR TEN POINT ARCHERY. 4. SIG GROUP POSITION: Owner NATURE: Corporation INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 60 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 40 START DATE: 01/01/1989 ADDRESS: 12715 MC MANUS BLVD, Newport News VA 23602, United States DESCRIPTION: Tax preparation
CRS (Client Relationship Summary)
The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.
Certified licenses
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Experience
Past
March 7, 2018 - November 17, 2022
OSAIC WEALTH, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 23131
NEWPORT NEWS, VA
Past
March 7, 2018 - November 17, 2022
OSAIC WEALTH, INC.
BD
CRD#: 23131
NEWPORT NEWS, VA
Past
November 14, 2017 - April 4, 2018
ACORN FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 116763
Newport News, VA
Past
October 27, 2017 - March 7, 2018
THE STRATEGIC FINANCIAL ALLIANCE, INC.
BD
CRD#: 126514
Newport News, VA
Past
October 18, 2016 - October 26, 2017
SPC
RIA
CRD#: 110692
Newport News, VA
Past
August 21, 2014 - December 31, 2015
SMITH & ATKINSON
RIA
CRD#: 133456
NEWPORT NEWS, VA
Past
November 28, 2012 - July 1, 2014
SPC
RIA
CRD#: 110692
ANN ARBOR, MI
Past
November 28, 2012 - October 26, 2017
PARKLAND SECURITIES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 115368
NEWPORT NEWS, VA
Past
July 10, 2009 - December 17, 2012
AMERICAN PORTFOLIOS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 18487
NEWPORT NEWS, VA
Past
March 28, 2005 - July 30, 2013
SMITH & ATKINSON
RIA
CRD#: 133456
NEWPORT NEWS, VA
Past
October 26, 2004 - March 28, 2005
OSAIC WEALTH, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 23131
NEWPORT NEWS, VA
Past
October 22, 2004 - July 15, 2009
OSAIC WEALTH, INC.
BD
CRD#: 23131
NEWPORT NEWS, VA
Past
September 10, 2003 - November 18, 2004
VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 2882
NEWPORT NEWS, VA
Past
February 27, 2002 - August 22, 2003
J.P. ATKINSON & ASSOCIATES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 111187
NEWPORT NEWS, VA
Past
October 16, 1997 - November 18, 2004
VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 2882
WINDSOR, CT
Past
October 3, 1996 - October 9, 1997
EQUITY SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 265
MONTPELIER, VT
Past
August 18, 1994 - July 3, 1996
GUARDIAN INVESTOR SERVICES LLC
BD
CRD#: 6635
NEW YORK, NY
Past
December 10, 1981 - April 4, 1994
JOHN HANCOCK MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
BD
CRD#: 5181
BOSTON, MA
Past
December 10, 1981 - April 4, 1994
SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 468
BOSTON, MA
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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OSAIC WEALTH, INC.
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CRD#: 23131 / SEC#: 801-54859, 8-40218
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/10/1997 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Denver district office)
State Registrations and Notice Filings
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Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Current Firm
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OSAIC WEALTH, INC.
1752 FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | ASCENT ADVISORS | ASCEND WEALTH PARTNERS, LLC | ARTER FINANCIAL STRATEGIES | ARROWPOINT INVESTMENT SERVICES | ARRE INVESTMENT SERVICES | ARMSTRONG WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ARMSTRONG & ASSOCIATES | ARLEN FINANCIAL | ARKTOS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ARK WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ARISE WEALTH STRATEGIES | ARCH WEALTH ADVISORS | ARCADE WEALTH ADVISORS | ARBOR GROUP ADVISORS | ARBEITER & BADIUK | ARATA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | ARANEO TAX AND FINANCIAL | AQUIDNECK WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | APRIL WILSON FINANCIAL | APPEL INSURANCE ADVISORS, LLC | APPALACHIAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ANTHONY GIULIANO | ANN M. MOROCCO | ANGELA MILLER FINANCIAL & INSURANCE SERVICES | ANGELA MARTIN FINANCIAL | ANDERSON-VANHORNE INSURANCE & FINANCIAL | ANDERSON-VANHORNE ASSOCIATES | ANDERSON-HANSEN TEAM | ANDERSON WEALTH PLANNING | ANDERSON WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ANDERSON WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | ANDERSON FINANCIAL SERVICES | ANCHOR WEALTH MANAGEMENT INC. | AMP CONSULTING GROUP | AMON & ASSOCIATES | AMES FINANCIAL & RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS | AMERIWEALTH RETIREMENT SERVICES | AMERIFLEX FINANCIAL SERVICES | AMERIFLEX | AMERICAN WEALTH STRATEGY GROUP | AMERICAN WEALTH PARTNERS | AMERICAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | AMERICAN PREMIER FINANCIAL GROUP | AMERICAN PORTFOLIOS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC | AMERICAN FINANCIAL SERVICES | AMERICAN BENEFIT FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | AMERICAN BENEFIT CONSULTANTS, INC. | AMANDA M. BONOMI, E.A., CFP | ALTER RETIREMENT PLANNING | ALTA FINANCIAL | ALPINE PLANNING GROUP | ALPHA OMEGA WEALTH PARTNERS | ALLLISON WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ALLISON WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ALLIED WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | ALLIED FINANCIAL SERVICES | ALLIED FINANCIAL PARTNERS | ALLIED ASSET MANAGEMENT | ALLIANT FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | ALLIANCE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ALLIANCE FINANCIAL SERVICES | ALLEN WEALTH STRATEGIES | ALLEN WEALTH STRATEGEIS | ALLEGIANT INVESTMENTS AND INSURANCE | ALLEGIANCE FINANCIAL PARTNERS | ALLEGIANCE FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC. | ALLAIRE FINANCIAL STRATEGIES | ALL-WEATHER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ALL SEASONS ALPHA WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ALL IN FINANCIAL | ALL AMERICAN WEALTH | ALEXANDER FINANCIAL SERVICES | ALABAMA RURAL ELECTRIC WEALTH ADVISORY | AINLEY FINANCIAL GROUP | AIHARA & COMPANY, APC | AIELLO WEALTH MANAGEMENT | AGRIFAMILY FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | AGRIBUSINESS SUCCESSION ADVISORS, LLC | AGP FINANCIAL | AGGREGATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | AGARWOOD WEALTH | AFR FINANCIAL GROUP | AFFILIATED ADVISORS | AERA ADVISORY AND WEALTH MANAGEMENT | AEGIS FINANCIAL PARTNERS | AEGIS CONSULTING | ADVISORS FINANCIAL GROUP | ADVISOR SERVICES GROUP LLC | ADVENT FINANCIAL SERVICES | ADVANTAGE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ADVANTAGE FINANCIAL SERVICES | ADVANTAGE FINANCIAL GROUP | ADVANCED FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS | ADVANCED CAPITAL STRATEGIES | ADVANCED BUSINESS PARTNERS CASCADE | ADVANCE FINANCIAL GROUP | ADV | ADMIRAL FINANCIAL | ADG FINANCIAL SERVICES | ADAPTATION FINANCIAL ADVISORS | ACTUARIAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ACT FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC | ACRE EQUITY ADVISORS | ACOSTA WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ACORN TAX AND WEALTH ADVISORS | ACORN FINANCIAL SERVICES INC | ACORN CONSULTING SERVICES INC | ACORD & FONG WEALTH STRATEGIES | ACERRA & ASSOCIATES | ACADEMY FINANCIAL, INC | ACACIA WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ABSOLUTE FINANCIAL PLANNING | ABELS FINANCIAL SERVICES LTD | ABD INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES | A3 FINANCIAL PLANNING | A2Z WEALTH MANAGEMENT | A.M. GINSBERG ADVISORY GROUP | A.B. CAMPBELL & ASSOCIATES | A. RANDALL FINANCIAL | A. KRANITZ ASSOCIATES | A. GRAY FINANCIAL | A. GEOFFREY WADE FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC | A&M FINANCIAL SERVICES | A&M FINANCIAL | A LIFE WELL SPENT | 88 PROSPERITY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | 457 PLAN SERVICE GROUP | 435 FINANCIAL | 401KCONCEPTS | 3RD COAST FINANCIAL | 3G FINANCIAL | 30,000 FT. WEALTH MANAGEMENT | 2ND OPINION PARTNERS | 21ST CENTURY SECURITIES | 21ST CENTURY FINANCIAL SERVICES | 20/20 WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | 20/20 FINANCIAL GROUP | 2 SISTERS FINANCIAL | 1ST STEP FINANCIAL | 1ST FINANCIAL SERVICES | 1865 WEALTH ADVISORS AT IMPRESSIA BANK | 1865 WEALTH ADVISORS AT FC BANK | 1865 WEALTH ADVISORS AT ERIEBANK | 1865 WEALTH ADVISORS AT CNB BANK | 1865 WEALTH ADVISORS AT BANK ON BUFFALO | 1752 FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC...
CRD#: 23131 / SEC#: 801-54859, 8-40218
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/10/1997 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Denver district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
18700 N. Hayden Road Suite 255, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
Mailing Address
18700 N. Hayden Road Suite 255, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
Phone number
(800) 821-5100
Established
Delaware since 08/05/1988
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
8,717
SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| OSAIC, INC. | SHAREHOLDER | |
| CORNICK, GREGORY ALLEN | CEO, PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR | 3132991 |
| FORD, ERINN JUNE | DIRECTOR | 2176816 |
| MIHAL, SHAWN MICHAEL | SVP, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 3262384 |
| MITCHELL, CHRISTOPHER MILLS | CORPORATE TREASURER, FINANCIAL PRINCIPAL | 2420144 |
| PRICE, JAMES DALE | CHAIRMAN | 1243224 |
| SCHLUETER, MATTHEW ADAM | EVP, OPERATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS, DIRECTOR | 2627931 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 797,559 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 200,266,275,275 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 50 |
| Arbitration | 31 |
| Bond | 7 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 11/14/2025 | ||
| 12/18/2024 | ||
| 01/26/2024 |
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