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Loretta D. Williams

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CRD#: 1071990
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Loretta Dodson Williams was a registered financial professional .

Loretta is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1982. Loretta had worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

October 4, 2012 - December 31, 2015

PARAGON FINANCIAL SERVICES

RIA
CRD#: 164832
RICHMOND, VA
Past

January 2, 2008 - October 4, 2012

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
RICHMOND, VA
Past

December 3, 2003 - December 31, 2007

WILLIAMS & WOON, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 121092
RICHMOND, VA
Past

January 3, 1990 - December 31, 2015

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
RICHMOND, VA
Past

August 4, 1983 - January 6, 1990

A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 4
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

October 21, 1982 - November 21, 1983

PFS INVESTMENTS INC.

BD
CRD#: 10111

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
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PARAGON FINANCIAL SERVICES
PARAGON FINANCIAL SERVICES

CRD#: 164832 / SEC#: 801-117764

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/9/2019 Approved)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/19/2019 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/31/2013 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/19/2019 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/23/2019 Terminated)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 4/12/1990
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
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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PARAGON FINANCIAL SERVICES
PARAGON FINANCIAL SERVICES

CRD#: 164832 / SEC#: 801-117764

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/9/2019 Approved)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/19/2019 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/31/2013 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/19/2019 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/23/2019 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
3761 Westerre Parkway Suite H, Richmond, VA 23233
Mailing Address
Phone number
(804) 673-8888
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
7

SEC notice filing (8 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

PARAGON FINANCIAL SERVICES ADV BROCHURE_APPENDIX 1 (3/12/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,312
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 337,405,173

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Company Information


PARAGON FINANCIAL SERVICES

CRD#: 164832

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