William E. Elder

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CRD#: 1011943

Professional summary

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William Earl Elder, who also goes by Bill Elder, was a registered financial professional .

William is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1982. William had worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 52TO, SIE, Series 5 and Series 7 exams.

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Aliases

Bill Elder

Other business activities

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(1)Name of Business: Signature Bank of Arkansas Address: 3878 N Crossover Rd Ste 8, Fayetteville, AR, 72703, United States Activity Type: Bank or Credit Union Associate Position/Title: Associate/Employee Investment Related: Yes Start Date: 03/20/2009 Hours per month devoted to this business: 81+ Hours per month devoted to this business during trading hours: 21-40 Description of duties: Dual Employee Signature Bank (2)Name of Business: Signature Priate Wealth Managemen Address: 3878 N Crossover Rd Ste 8, Fayetteville, AR, 72703, United States Activity Type: Support Company - Non Owner Position/Title: Associate/Employee Investment Related: No Start Date: 12/30/2020 Hours per month devoted to this business: 81+ Hours per month devoted to this business during trading hours: 81+ Description of duties: Financial Advisor of Wealth Management (3)Name of Business: Signature Private Wealth Group Address: 3878 N Crossover Rd Ste 8, Fayetteville, AR, 72703, United States Activity Type: Support Company - Non Owner Position/Title: Associate/Employee Investment Related: No Start Date: 12/30/2020 Hours per month devoted to this business: 81+ Hours per month devoted to this business during trading hours: 81+ Description of duties: Financial Advisor of Wealth Management

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

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Experience

Past

April 8, 2009 - December 31, 2024

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC

RIA

CRD#: 149018

FAYETTEVILLE, AR

Past

March 23, 2009 - December 31, 2024

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 6694

FAYETEVILLE, AR

Past

April 2, 2007 - March 23, 2009

MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC

RIA

CRD#: 8209

FAYETTEVILLE, AR

Past

April 2, 2007 - March 23, 2009

MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC

CRD#: 8209

FAYETTEVILLE, AR

Past

August 19, 1991 - April 2, 2007

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

RIA

CRD#: 7556

FAYETTEVILLE, AR

Past

November 16, 1982 - April 2, 2007

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

CRD#: 7556

FAYETTEVILLE, AR

Past

May 26, 1982 - December 9, 1982

SOUTHLAND SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 7493

Past

January 25, 1982 - May 20, 1982

ASI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 8296

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC

MARY ELIZABETH HAAS | RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC | RAYMOND JAMES ADVISORY SERVICES

CRD#: 149018 / SEC#: 801-69815

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/23/2008 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 2/2/1982

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 52TO

Date: 1/2/2023

Municipal Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 5

Date: 12/11/1982

Interest Rate Options Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 1/16/1982

General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC

MARY ELIZABETH HAAS | RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC | RAYMOND JAMES ADVISORY SERVICES

CRD#: 149018 / SEC#: 801-69815

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/23/2008 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

880 Carillon Parkway, Saint Petersburg, FL 33716

Mailing Address

Phone number

(727) 567-3020

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

6,727

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC. WRAP BROCHURE (6/30/2025)

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC. FIRM BROCHURE (6/30/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	1,030,208
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 344,868,106,925

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
09/12/2025	Cover Page	Report
08/21/2024	Cover Page	Report
09/27/2023	Cover Page	Report

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William E. Elder

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

Experience

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC

MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

SOUTHLAND SECURITIES, INC.

ASI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 63

Date: 2/2/1982

Series 52TO

Date: 1/2/2023

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 5

Date: 12/11/1982

Series 7

Date: 1/16/1982

Current Firm

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC

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