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William J. Obrien

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CRD#: 1276824
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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 John Obrien, CFP®, who also goes by Bill John O'brien, William John O'brien, was a registered financial professional .

William is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1984. William had worked at 15 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, Series 7TO, SIE, Series 6, Series 3, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Bill John O'brien | William John O'brien

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


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Experience


Past

May 14, 2021 - June 15, 2021

NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 5167
BONITA SPRINGS, FL
Past

September 1, 2017 - January 3, 2019

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
NAPLES, FL
Past

June 16, 2015 - December 2, 2015

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
NAPLES, FL
Past

March 21, 2006 - August 15, 2006

KOVACK SECURITIES INC.

RIA
CRD#: 44848
NAPLES, FL
Past

March 21, 2006 - January 5, 2007

KOVACK ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 140808
FT. LAUDERDALE, FL
Past

November 12, 2003 - January 5, 2007

KOVACK SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 44848
NAPLES, FL
Past

October 7, 2002 - April 10, 2003

FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7461
ATLANTA, GA
Past

May 20, 2002 - June 21, 2002

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 2881
MILWAUKEE, WI
Past

January 25, 2002 - March 15, 2002

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

January 25, 2002 - March 15, 2002

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

September 30, 1999 - August 24, 2001

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 1, 1998 - October 20, 1999

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16361
BOSTON, MA
Past

October 9, 1993 - January 1, 1998

NATIONSSECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 32542
Past

August 23, 1989 - September 29, 1993

DEAN WITTER PUERTO RICO INC.

BD
CRD#: 14805
Past

April 1, 1985 - August 22, 1989

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
Past

August 29, 1984 - March 26, 1985

LN SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2554
Past

July 26, 1984 - April 16, 1985

LEPERCQ, DE NEUFLIZE & CO. INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 14309

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: 5/28/2021
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 4/26/2021
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 3
Date: 11/25/1985
National Commodity Futures Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


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NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC
NEW YORK LIFE SECURITIES CORP. | NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC | NYLIFE SECURITIES INC. | NEW YORK LIFE VARIABLE CONTRACTS CORPORATION

CRD#: 5167 / SEC#: , 8-15517

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


Main Address
51 Madison Ave. Room 713, New York, NY 10010
Mailing Address
51 Madison Avenue Room 713, New York, NY 10010
Phone number
(212) 576-7000
Established
Delaware since 01/01/2007
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
NYLIFE LLC.SHAREHOLDER
BAGTAS, ANGELA CHENELECTED MANAGER8172856
BOCCIO, JOHN MICHAELCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND PRESIDENT4600977
DUARTE, DEBORAH LYNNELECTED MANAGER6090278
ENGELBRECHTSEN, TOM DAHLCORPORATE VICE PRESIDENT AND PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER2908809
FEINBERG, AMARYA NMNELECTED MANAGER8162482
GARDNER, ROBERT MICHAELELECTED MANAGER6160318
HUANG, DYLAN WEIELECTED MANAGER AND CHAIRMAN6233208
LOFTUS, PATRICIA ELIZABETHCORPORATE VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER2156131
SCHWARTZ, RACHEL SABRINAVICE PRESIDENT AND ASSOCIATE GENERAL COUNSEL8170474
TILLOTSON, SANDRA GELECTED MANAGER7617600
ZAMAN, NABEEDVICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER6410914

Disclosures


Regulatory Event13
Arbitration7

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Company Information


NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 5167

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