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William H. Hastings

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CRD#: 1418528
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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 Harrison Hastings JR, who also goes by Biff Hastings, William Harrison Hastings, was a registered financial professional .

William is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1985. William had worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 7, Series 3, Series 28 and Series 8 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Biff Hastings | William Harrison Hastings

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.

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Experience

Past

July 27, 2013 - December 4, 2014

BEDMINSTER FINANCIAL GROUP, LIMITED

BD
CRD#: 39916
HOLICONG, PA
Past

February 10, 1999 - March 8, 1999

INCAP SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 25401
BALTIMORE, MD
Past

April 9, 1997 - April 15, 1998

MID ATLANTIC CLEARING & SETTLEMENT CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 37466
PITTSBURGH, PA
Past

April 17, 1991 - June 6, 1991

THE PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA

BD
CRD#: 680
NEWARK, NJ
Past

April 17, 1991 - June 6, 1991

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
NEWARK, NJ
Past

August 1, 1988 - July 10, 1989

W.H. NEWBOLD'S SON & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 7575
Past

July 20, 1987 - October 23, 1987

RONEY & CO. L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 900
Past

October 22, 1985 - January 19, 1987

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174

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: 11/14/1995
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 11/3/1995
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 3
Date: 1/28/1986
National Commodity Futures Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 28
Date: 7/27/2013
Introducing Broker/Dealer Financial Operations Principal Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 8
Date: 11/28/1995
General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module)

Current Firm

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BEDMINSTER FINANCIAL GROUP, LIMITED
BEDMINSTER FINANCIAL GROUP, LIMITED | PRIME CORE, INC.

CRD#: 39916 / SEC#: , 8-48909

BD
Terminated by SEC on 02/17/2014
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Mailing Address
Phone number
Established
Delaware since 03/20/1995
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
# of Employees

Documents

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
VANPELT, ROBERT MARTINCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER453274
VANPELT, ROBERT MARTINCHIEF FIANCIAL OFFICER/ CHAIRMAN453274
VANPELT, ROBERT MARTINPRESIDENT CEO453274

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Company Information

BEDMINSTER FINANCIAL GROUP, LIMITED

CRD#: 39916

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