William M. O'brien

F L PUTNAM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CO.

Needham, MA 02494

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CRD#: 1408218

Professional summary

William Michael O'brien, who also goes by Bill Obrien, William Michael Obrien, is a registered financial advisor currently at F L PUTNAM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CO. located in Needham, Massachusetts.

William is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1987. William has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63 and Series 6 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Bill Obrien | William Michael Obrien

Other business activities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

December 15, 2020 - Present

F L PUTNAM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CO.

Office #1: 250 1st Avenue Suite 301, Needham, MA 02494

RIA

CRD#: 106223

Needham, MA

Past

October 22, 2003 - September 8, 2004

COLUMBIA MANAGEMENT ADVISORS, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 105842

BOSTON, MA

Past

October 21, 1993 - June 26, 1997

FIS SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 30533

BOSTON, MA

Past

February 9, 1993 - July 22, 1993

G.R. STUART & COMPANY, INC.

CRD#: 29101

MAYNARD, MA

Past

April 3, 1992 - February 25, 1993

FINANCIAL SECURITIES NETWORK,INC.

CRD#: 16153

Past

May 7, 1987 - April 23, 1990

FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, LLC

CRD#: 7174

PORTLAND, ME

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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F L PUTNAM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CO.

F L PUTNAM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CO. | PUTNAM F L INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CO | FLP ATRATO CONSULTING

CRD#: 106223 / SEC#: 801-21951

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/30/1984 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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IAR

means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR

Massachusetts
(12/15/2020)

IAR

New Hampshire
(8/12/2025)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 10/17/2003

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 10/30/1985

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 5/4/1987

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Current Firm

F L PUTNAM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CO.

F L PUTNAM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CO. | PUTNAM F L INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CO | FLP ATRATO CONSULTING

CRD#: 106223 / SEC#: 801-21951

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/30/1984 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

6 Kimball Lane, Lynnfield, MA 01940

Mailing Address

Phone number

(800) 344-3435

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

134

SEC notice filing (36 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FLP FORM ADV PART 2A (10/29/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	6,380
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 7,695,902,054

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
09/08/2025	Cover Page	Report
08/21/2025	Cover Page	Report
10/28/2024	Cover Page	Report
12/21/2023	Cover Page	Report

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William M. O'brien

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view William Michael O'brien's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

COLUMBIA MANAGEMENT ADVISORS, INC.

FIS SECURITIES, INC.

G.R. STUART & COMPANY, INC.

FINANCIAL SECURITIES NETWORK,INC.

FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

F L PUTNAM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CO.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 10/17/2003

Series 63

Date: 10/30/1985

Series 6

Date: 5/4/1987

Current Firm

F L PUTNAM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CO.

Contact information

SEC notice filing (36 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

F L PUTNAM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CO.

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