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William K. Ellis

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CRD#: 1318373
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Professional summary


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William Kevin Ellis was a registered financial professional .

William is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1983. William had worked at 14 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 24 and Series 27 exams.

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Aliases


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Other business activities


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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

September 25, 2012 - November 25, 2015

GRANT THORNTON CORPORATE FINANCE, LLC

BD
CRD#: 120129
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 17, 2011 - April 26, 2012

NEXGEN CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 132855
CHICAGO, IL
Past

February 22, 2011 - October 15, 2012

GARDNER RICH, L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 23681
CHICAGO, IL
Past

June 10, 2010 - July 6, 2015

EQUIBASE CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 126831
CHICAGO, IL
Past

October 14, 2008 - February 15, 2013

OGILVIE SECURITY ADVISORS CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 10105
CHICAGO, IL
Past

August 26, 2005 - February 13, 2006

EQUIBASE CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 126831
CHICAGO, IL
Past

February 6, 2002 - March 29, 2010

GARDNER RICH, L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 23681
CHICAGO, IL
Past

September 8, 2000 - February 28, 2002

KPMG CORPORATE FINANCE LLC

BD
CRD#: 103973
CHICAGO, IL
Past

September 24, 1996 - October 7, 1998

FELDMAN SECURITIES GROUP L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 39385
CHICAGO, IL
Past

May 27, 1992 - January 5, 1994

STRIKER SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 30028
CHICAGO, IL
Past

October 7, 1991 - May 27, 1992

BANC SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 28471
Past

June 4, 1991 - January 30, 2003

CONCORD SERVICES L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 8085
CHICAGO, IL
Past

January 18, 1990 - September 22, 2009

ACADEMY SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17433
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 16, 1990 - October 3, 1990

QUADREX SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 13305
Past

November 16, 1989 - March 4, 1991

HOWE BARNES HOEFER & ARNETT, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2240
CHICAGO, IL
Past

December 29, 1983 - June 25, 1986

ROSE & COMPANY INVESTMENT BROKERS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6132

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: 1/9/2001
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


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GRANT THORNTON CORPORATE FINANCE, LLC
GRANT THORNTON CORPORATE FINANCE, LLC

CRD#: 120129 / SEC#: , 8-65264

BD
Terminated by SEC on 06/07/2020
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Contact information


Main Address
Mailing Address
Phone number
Established
Delaware since 11/30/2001
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
July
# of Employees

Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
GRANT THORNTON LLPMEMBER
FERRO, JOHN JOSEPHCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER4335229
SIMMONS, GRANT DOUGLASFINANCIAL AND OPERATIONS PRINCIPAL5008840
SIMMONS, GRANT DOUGLASCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER5008840

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Company Information


GRANT THORNTON CORPORATE FINANCE, LLC

CRD#: 120129

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