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William H. Thames

VOYA FINANCIAL PARTNERS
Windsor, CT 06095
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CRD#: 1374998
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Professional summary

William Hirsch Thames, who also goes by Bill Thames, is a registered financial professional currently at VOYA FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC located in Windsor, Connecticut.

William is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1985. William has worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 26 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Bill Thames

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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Certified licenses

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Experience

Current

June 3, 2022 - Present

VOYA FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC

Office #1: One Orange Way, Windsor, CT 06095
BD
CRD#: 34815
Windsor, CT
Past

January 4, 2021 - May 16, 2022

EMPOWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13109
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO
Past

September 3, 2015 - January 4, 2021

MML DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 38030
SPRINGFIELD, MA
Past

October 27, 2010 - July 8, 2015

MUTUAL OF AMERICA SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 27878
BLUE BELL, PA
Past

October 27, 2010 - July 8, 2015

MUTUAL OF AMERICA LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 15356
BLUE BELL, PA
Past

April 16, 2010 - October 15, 2010

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39550
WILMINGTON, DE
Past

June 5, 2009 - March 3, 2010

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 2881
WAYNE, PA
Past

May 22, 1997 - January 15, 2009

HIMCO DISTRIBUTION SERVICES COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6604
HARTFORD, CT
Past

November 12, 1996 - April 22, 1997

MUTUAL OF AMERICA SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 27878
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 7, 1991 - April 22, 1997

MUTUAL OF AMERICA LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 15356
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 3, 1989 - August 26, 1991

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 615
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 19, 1988 - January 2, 1989

THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES

BD
CRD#: 4039
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 19, 1988 - January 2, 1989

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 18, 1985 - August 12, 1988

HIMCO DISTRIBUTION SERVICES COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6604
HARTFORD, CT

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
Delaware
(6/3/2022)
RR
New Jersey
(6/3/2022)
RR
New York
(6/3/2022)
RR
Pennsylvania
(6/3/2022)
RR
Virginia
(8/31/2022)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 9/8/1989
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 7
Date: 12/22/2015
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 6/17/1985
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 26
Date: 1/3/2002
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

VF
VOYA FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC
AETNA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC | VOYA FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC | ING FINANCIAL ADVISERS, LLC | AETNA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC | AETNA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 34815 / SEC#: 801-57637, 8-46451

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

Main Address
One Orange Way, C2n, Windsor, CT 06095
Mailing Address
One Orange Way, Windsor, CT 06095
Phone number
(860) 275-2110
Established
Delaware since 11/27/2000
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
55

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

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Documents

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

VOYA FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC - FORM ADV PART 2A BROCHURE (3/31/2023)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANYPARENT
BOHN, FREDERICK HENRYCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER5791728
EASTON, STEPHEN JOSEPHCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER3150168
ELMSLIE, WILLIAM PETERMANAGING DIRECTOR1970014

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Company Information

VOYA FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC

CRD#: 34815Windsor, CT 06095

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