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William J. Roberts

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CRD#: 1082861
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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.

William Jeffrey Roberts, who also goes by William Roberts, was a registered financial professional .

William is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1983. William had worked at 14 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 26 and Series 8 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


William Roberts

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

January 14, 2016 - December 31, 2018

PFS INVESTMENTS INC.

RIA
CRD#: 10111
MIDLOTHIAN, VA
Past

January 7, 2016 - December 31, 2018

PFS INVESTMENTS INC.

BD
CRD#: 10111
MIDLOTHIAN, VA
Past

January 30, 2015 - January 4, 2016

STONEX ADVISORS INC.

RIA
CRD#: 174182
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

September 12, 2014 - December 31, 2015

STONEX SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 18456
RICHMOND, VA
Past

June 28, 2007 - January 30, 2015

WRP INVESTMENTS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7365
RICHMOND, VA
Past

June 28, 2007 - September 12, 2014

WRP INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7365
RICHMOND, VA
Past

June 25, 2007 - June 27, 2007

KOVACK ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 140808
FT. LAUDERDALE, FL
Past

June 25, 2007 - June 27, 2007

KOVACK SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 44848
RICHMOND, VA
Past

May 31, 2006 - July 3, 2007

BROOKSTREET SECURITIES CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 14667
RICHMOND, VA
Past

May 30, 2006 - July 3, 2007

BROOKSTREET SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 14667
RICHMOND, VA
Past

December 16, 2003 - May 30, 2006

GREENWICH GLOBAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 37304
WILTON, CT
Past

December 11, 2003 - May 30, 2006

SOUND FINANCIAL ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 126276
NORWALK, CT
Past

October 1, 1999 - December 5, 2003

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
RICHMOND, VA
Past

October 1, 1999 - December 5, 2003

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

June 25, 1996 - October 1, 1999

FIRST UNION CAPITAL MARKETS CORP.

BD
CRD#: 6124
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

April 8, 1992 - September 27, 1994

INVESTORS SECURITY COMPANY, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2331
SUFFOLK, VA
Past

August 11, 1983 - December 14, 1990

BRANCH, CABELL & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 6820
RICHMOND, VA
Past

January 12, 1983 - August 11, 1983

ANDERSON & STRUDWICK, INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 48

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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PFS INVESTMENTS INC.
BLUE MOUNTAIN FINANCIAL GROUP | TORCHLIGHT FINANCIAL GROUP | SWOPE FINANCIAL PARTNERS | SHEPPARD FINANCIAL GROUP | PRIMEVISION FINANCIAL GROUP | PRIMERICA ADVISORS | PFS INVESTMENTS INC. | NEWMAN FINANCIAL GROUP | LOE FINANICAL GROUP | LASHNER FINANCIAL GROUP | LANDMARK FINANCIAL GROUP | KELLER FINANCIAL ASSOCIATES | FIRST AMERICAN NATIONAL SECURITIES, INC. | E.H.R. FINANCIAL GROUP | DRAKE FINANCIAL GROUP | DIEHL FINANCIAL GROUP | DEEVERS AND SONS | CMJ FINANCIAL GROUP | CASTLEROCK FINANCIAL GROUP | BOHANNAN FINANCIAL

CRD#: 10111 / SEC#: 801-72263, 8-26486

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/6/2011 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Atlanta district office)

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: 8/14/1990
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 8
Date: 11/22/1988
General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module)

Current Firm


PI
PFS INVESTMENTS INC.
BLUE MOUNTAIN FINANCIAL GROUP | TORCHLIGHT FINANCIAL GROUP | SWOPE FINANCIAL PARTNERS | SHEPPARD FINANCIAL GROUP | PRIMEVISION FINANCIAL GROUP | PRIMERICA ADVISORS | PFS INVESTMENTS INC. | NEWMAN FINANCIAL GROUP | LOE FINANICAL GROUP | LASHNER FINANCIAL GROUP | LANDMARK FINANCIAL GROUP | KELLER FINANCIAL ASSOCIATES | FIRST AMERICAN NATIONAL SECURITIES, INC. | E.H.R. FINANCIAL GROUP | DRAKE FINANCIAL GROUP | DIEHL FINANCIAL GROUP | DEEVERS AND SONS | CMJ FINANCIAL GROUP | CASTLEROCK FINANCIAL GROUP | BOHANNAN FINANCIAL

CRD#: 10111 / SEC#: 801-72263, 8-26486

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/6/2011 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Atlanta district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
1 Primerica Parkway, Duluth, GA 30099-0001
Mailing Address
1 Primerica Parkway, Duluth, GA 30099-0001
Phone number
(770) 381-1000
Established
Georgia since 07/07/1981
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
3,762

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

PRIMERICA ADVISORS LIFETIME INVESTMENT PROGRAM (4/18/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
PRIMERICA FINANCE CORPORATIONDIRECT OWNER
COLEY, DASIA DEBORAHVICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER6760291
JENDUSA, NICHOLAS ADAMEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT6037365
LESUTIS, MICHAELSENIOR VICE PRESIDENT & CHIEF COUNSEL4751250
MILLER, DEBORAH LYNNEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT3036949
NEMETZ, WILLIAM JAMESDIRECTOR; EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER4589878
REGARD, PAUL ETIENNEPRESIDENT, DIRECTOR AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER2448671
RIVET, LORI ALLISONEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT4496273
SUKIN, KAREN LYNNEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND GENERAL COUNSEL6292138
WEIGLE, BRIAN STEVENDIRECTOR AND EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT4131816
WELLS, MICHAEL KURTEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT & TREASURER5999501
WOODRING, DANIEL AARONEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4028705

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts70,434
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 11,156,017,804

Disclosures


Regulatory Event22
Arbitration2
Bond2

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
01/26/2024
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Company Information


PFS INVESTMENTS INC.

CRD#: 10111

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