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Bill C. Fried

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CRD#: 1098379
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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.

Bill Charles Fried, who also goes by Bill Charles Levin, was a registered financial professional .

Bill is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1983. Bill had worked at 13 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Bill Charles Levin

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

May 18, 2018 - July 6, 2023

COGENT INDEPENDENT ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 161659
GRANADA HILLS, CA
Past

May 26, 2016 - November 28, 2016

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10409
PASADENA, CA
Past

May 13, 2016 - November 28, 2016

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
PASADENA, CA
Past

November 20, 2014 - February 10, 2015

MUTUAL OF OMAHA INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 611
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

August 7, 2013 - November 13, 2014

COGENT INDEPENDENT ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 161659
ST. AUGUSTINE, FL
Past

November 23, 2011 - December 20, 2012

CROWN CAPITAL SECURITIES, L.P.

RIA
CRD#: 6312
ORANGE, CA
Past

November 22, 2011 - December 20, 2012

CROWN CAPITAL SECURITIES, L.P.

BD
CRD#: 6312
ORANGE, CA
Past

April 15, 2010 - December 6, 2011

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA
Past

April 8, 2010 - December 6, 2011

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 14251
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA
Past

January 11, 2008 - October 15, 2008

INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 12984
BURBANK, CA
Past

November 12, 2007 - October 15, 2008

INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 12984
BURBANK, CA
Past

August 24, 2004 - November 12, 2007

FOOTHILL SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 1027
ENCINO, CA
Past

March 28, 2003 - November 12, 2007

FOOTHILL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1027
ENCINO, CA
Past

January 8, 1999 - March 28, 2003

FIRST ALLIED SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 32444
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

July 22, 1997 - November 9, 1998

WAMU INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 599
IRVINE, CA
Past

December 18, 1989 - July 2, 1997

GLENFED BROKERAGE SERVICES

BD
CRD#: 13648
GLENDALE, CA
Past

March 23, 1987 - December 19, 1989

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
PURCHASE, NY
Past

December 10, 1984 - March 27, 1987

E. F. HUTTON & COMPANY INC

BD
CRD#: 235
Past

March 22, 1983 - December 7, 1984

BATEMAN EICHLER, HILL RICHARDS, INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 76

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
RR
Series 63
Date: 8/4/1983
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


COGENT INDEPENDENT ADVISORS, INC.
COGENT INDEPENDENT ADVISORS, INC.
COGENT INDEPENDENT ADVISORS, INC. | COGENT PRIVATE WEALTH

CRD#: 161659 / SEC#:

California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/22/2012 Approved)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/2/2016 Approved)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/21/2024 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
St. Augustine, FL
Mailing Address
320 High Tide Drive Suite 101, St Augustine, FL 32080
Phone number
(904) 298-8282
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts174
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 81,631,540

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Company Information


COGENT INDEPENDENT ADVISORS, INC.

COGENT INDEPENDENT ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 161659

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