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William J. Leathers

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CRD#: 1130777
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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 Joseph Leathers, who also goes by Joe Leathers, William Joe Leathers Jr, William Joe Leathers, William Joseph Leathers Jr, William Joseph Leathers Jr., was a registered financial professional .

William is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1983. William had worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 52, Series 10 and Series 9 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Joe Leathers | William Joe Leathers Jr | William Joe Leathers | William Joseph Leathers Jr | William Joseph Leathers Jr.

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 2, 2015 - December 17, 2024

CANTOR FITZGERALD & CO.

BD
CRD#: 134
MEMPHIS, TN
Past

May 8, 2012 - October 15, 2014

STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 793
MEMPHIS, TN
Past

July 7, 2008 - May 3, 2012

RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 705
MEMPHIS, TN
Past

July 24, 2007 - June 6, 2008

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 79
MEMPHIS, TN
Past

August 18, 2000 - July 25, 2007

FHN FINANCIAL SECURITIES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 46346
MEMPHIS, TN
Past

January 1, 1991 - January 30, 1991

FIRST FUNDS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17415
Past

September 10, 1990 - September 25, 1990

VINING-SPARKS SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10073
Past

March 3, 1986 - October 1, 1990

UNION PLANTERS INVESTMENT BANKERS GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16493
Past

August 16, 1983 - July 6, 1984

SOUTHSTATE|DUNCANWILLIAMS SECURITIES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 6950

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 10/6/2000
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


CANTOR FITZGERALD & CO.
CANTOR FITZGERALD & CO.
CANTOR DIRECT A DIVISION OF CANTOR FITZGERALD & CO. | CANTOR, FITZGERALD & CO., INC. | CANTOR FITZGERALD & CO.

CRD#: 134 / SEC#: , 8-201

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New York district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
110 East 59th Street 4th Floor, New York, NY, 10022
Mailing Address
110 East 59th Street 4th Floor, New York, NY, 10022
Phone number
(212) 938-5000
Established
New York since 09/25/1992
Firm type
Partnership
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
CFS CF & CO I HOLDINGS, L.P.MANAGING GENERAL PARTNER
ANZALONE, THOMAS JOSEPHCHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER/PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER1161513
BANDELIER, PASCAL DANIELCO-CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER/GLOBAL HEAD OF EQUITIES4424051
CFLP CF&CO I HOLDINGS, L.P.LIMITED PARTNER
KELLY, SAGE NOLANCO-CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER /GLOBAL HEAD OF INVESTMENT BANKING2528122
MERKEL, STEPHEN MARCUSEXECUTIVE MANAGING DIRECTOR, CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER, GENERAL COUNSEL & SECRETARY2366318
SALINAS, DANNYCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER6184109
SHIELDS, WILLIAM MICHAELCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2380166
WALL, CHRISTIAN DOUGLASCO-CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER/GLOBAL HEAD OF FIXED INCOME2751397

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Company Information


CANTOR FITZGERALD & CO.

CANTOR FITZGERALD & CO.

CRD#: 134

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