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William L. Smith

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CRD#: 1205980
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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 Leigh Smith, who also goes by William Leigh Smith, was a registered financial professional .

William is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1985. William had worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 7, Series 8 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


William Leigh Smith

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

February 8, 2013 - April 3, 2013

R. SEELAUS & CO., LLC

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CRD#: 14974
CHATHAM, NJ
Past

November 3, 2000 - September 19, 2002

PERSHING LLC

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CRD#: 7560
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past

January 23, 1985 - June 6, 2011

CREDIT SUISSE SECURITIES (USA) LLC

BD
CRD#: 816
NEW YORK, NY

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
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Series 63
Date: 4/4/1986
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 8
Date: 10/15/1996
General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module)
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


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R. SEELAUS & CO., LLC
R. SEELAUS & CO., INC. | RSC ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC. | RSC ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC | R. SEELAUS & CO.,INC. | R. SEELAUS & CO., LLC

CRD#: 14974 / SEC#: 801-68283, 8-31475

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Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Woodbridge district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
26 Main Street Suite 300, Chatham, NJ 07928
Mailing Address
26 Main Street Suite 300, Chatham, NJ 07928
Phone number
(908) 273-3011
Established
Delaware since 06/27/2018
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
SEELAUS HOLDINGS LLCOWNER/MEMBER
BRUCIA, JAMES BENEDETTOCO-HEAD OF ORIGINATION AND SYNDICATE, MANAGING DIRECTOR1281247
GRAVES, LESLIE ANNCO HEAD OF ORIGINATION AND SYNDICATE, MANAGING DIRECTOR1411769
MITNICK, ANNELIESE NMNCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (CEO)4862821
MOLCHAN, MAYYA NMNCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (CFO), FINANCIAL AND OPERATIONS PRINCIPAL ( FINOP)5865025
MURRAY III, ALBERT QUENTINHEAD OF SALES AND TRADING, MUNICIPAL PRINCIPAL (MP)1032639
PAJDAK, KAROLINA NMNCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER (CCO)4491899
SEELAUS, BENJAMIN PATRICKCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER (COO), REGISTERED OPTIONS AND SECURITY FUTURES PRINCIPAL (ROSFP)4621898
SEELAUS, RICHARD PAULCHAIRMAN,500660

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Company Information


R. SEELAUS & CO., LLC

CRD#: 14974

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