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William S. Mckenna

VANDERBILT SECURITIES
Woodbury, NY 11797
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CRD#: 1321818
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Professional summary

William Scott Mckenna, who also goes by William S Mckenna, is a registered financial professional currently at VANDERBILT SECURITIES, LLC located in Woodbury, New York.

William is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1987. William has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

William S Mckenna

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

February 14, 2005 - Present

VANDERBILT SECURITIES, LLC

Office #1: 125 Froehlich Farm Blvd., Woodbury, NY 11797
BD
CRD#: 5953
Woodbury, NY
Past

May 3, 1999 - February 17, 2005

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 46173
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 13, 1994 - May 3, 1999

GUARDIAN INVESTOR SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 6635
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 15, 1987 - March 29, 1994

THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES

BD
CRD#: 4039
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 15, 1987 - March 29, 1994

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
NEW YORK, NY

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Connecticut
(5/28/2024)
RR
Florida
(4/27/2023)
RR
Georgia
(6/7/2005)
RR
New Jersey
(10/25/2019)
RR
New York
(2/14/2005)
RR
North Carolina
(1/28/2025)
RR
Washington
(1/2/2020)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 6/10/1994
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 7/10/1987
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

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VANDERBILT SECURITIES, LLC
RICHARDT-ALYN & CO. | VANDERBILT SECURITIES, LLC | VANDERBILT SECURITIES

CRD#: 5953 / SEC#: , 8-16712

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Long Island district office)
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Contact information

Main Address
125 Froehlich Farm Blvd., Woodbury, NY 11797
Mailing Address
125 Froehlich Farm Blvd., Woodbury, NY 11797
Phone number
(631) 845-5100
Established
New York since 12/05/2001
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
September
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
VANDERBILT CAPITAL, LLCSOLE OWNER
ANTENOR, JR, DANIELCHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER/OPTIONS/MUNI5839052
DISTANTE, STEPHEN ALFREDCEO - LIMITED PARTNER2206574
PLAPP, MEGAN LYNNFINOP, POO, PFO, CFO6790596
THOMAS, MICHELLE DENISECHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2210435
TRIFILETTI, JOSEPH JOHNPRESIDENT5295897

Disclosures

Regulatory Event5
Arbitration1

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Company Information

VANDERBILT SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 5953Woodbury, NY 11797

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