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John Edward Williams

John E. Williams

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CRD#: 1180185
John Edward Williams

Professional summary


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John Edward Williams was a registered financial professional .

John is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1983. John had worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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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

January 21, 2005 - April 14, 2023

EDWARD JONES

RIA
CRD#: 250
CHARLES TOWN, WV
Past

January 21, 2005 - April 14, 2023

EDWARD JONES

BD
CRD#: 250
CHARLES TOWN, WV
Past

August 26, 2003 - January 21, 2005

M&T SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 17358
BUFFALO, NY
Past

September 18, 2001 - January 21, 2005

M&T SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17358
BALTIMORE, MD
Past

June 5, 1998 - July 30, 2001

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 15, 1991 - June 15, 1998

FERRIS, BAKER WATTS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 285
BALTIMORE, MD
Past

April 27, 1989 - February 21, 1991

FIRST UNION CAPITAL MARKETS CORP.

BD
CRD#: 6124
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

October 12, 1988 - January 3, 1989

LINCOLN NATIONAL PENSION INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 10293
Past

October 12, 1988 - May 25, 1989

THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 2580
Past

October 12, 1988 - May 25, 1989

OSAIC FA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3978
Past

May 20, 1988 - October 15, 1988

GLOBAL ATLANTIC DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 8326
Past

August 23, 1983 - April 19, 1988

KIDDER, PEABODY & CO. INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7613

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".
EDWARD JONES
EDWARD JONES
EDWARD D. JONES & CO., L.P. | EDWARD JONES GENERATIONS | EDWARD JONES

CRD#: 250 / SEC#: 801-3297, 8-759

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/24/1963 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 7/8/2000
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


EDWARD JONES
EDWARD JONES
EDWARD D. JONES & CO., L.P. | EDWARD JONES GENERATIONS | EDWARD JONES

CRD#: 250 / SEC#: 801-3297, 8-759

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/24/1963 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
12555 Manchester Road, St. Louis, MO 63131
Mailing Address
12555 Manchester Road, St. Louis, MO 63131-3710
Phone number
(314) 515-2000
Established
Missouri since 02/20/1941
Firm type
Other Types of Legal Formation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
29,003

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

EDWARD JONES INVESTMENT ADVISORY PROGRAM (11/6/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
THE JONES FINANCIAL COMPANIES, L.L.L.P.LIMITED PARTNER
CHUBAK, DAVIDHEAD OF WEALTH MANAGEMENT & FIELD MANAGEMENT3254042
EDJ HOLDING COMPANY, INC.GENERAL PARTNER
GREGO, JENNIFER ACHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER - BROKER/DEALER4928947
GUMBS, KEIR DEVONCHIEF LEGAL OFFICER7815615
GUNN, DAVID ALEXANDERHEAD OF U.S. BUSINESS UNIT6150579
JOHNSON, KRISTIN MICHELECHIEF OPERATING OFFICER2662524
KLOCKE, JOSEPH LAWRENCECO-HEAD OF SUPERVISION2792068
MIEDLER, ANDREW TIMOTHYCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER4620055
O'HANLON, ELIZABETH ECHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER - INVESTMENT ADVISOR5834716
PENNINGTON, PENELOPECHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER4037237
PURDY, TODD JUDSONHEAD OF OPERATIONS5623190
WHALLEY, CASEY JOHNCO-HEAD OF SUPERVISION4305865

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts5,086,856
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 824,988,034,503

Disclosures


Regulatory Event157
Civil Event2
Arbitration150

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
07/25/2025
Cover Page
10/24/2024
09/21/2023

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Company Information


EDWARD JONES

EDWARD JONES

CRD#: 250

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