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William L. Hughes

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CRD#: 1421170
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Professional summary


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William Larsen Hughes, who also goes by Bill Hughes Jr, 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 and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Bill Hughes Jr

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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Certified licenses


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Experience


Past

September 27, 2010 - November 2, 2012

GRANT WILLIAMS L.P.

RIA
CRD#: 45961
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Past

February 20, 2003 - October 15, 2013

GRANT WILLIAMS L.P.

BD
CRD#: 45961
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Past

February 15, 1999 - November 5, 2002

NYLIFE DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 35350
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past

February 15, 1999 - November 21, 2002

NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 5167
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 9, 1996 - October 14, 1998

JOHN HANCOCK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 28262
BOSTON, MA
Past

August 4, 1994 - September 26, 1996

ESSEX NATIONAL SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 25454
NAPA, CA
Past

May 27, 1992 - July 13, 1994

F & G SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16364
Past

August 5, 1989 - June 9, 1992

USF&G INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 18949
Past

October 22, 1985 - September 13, 1988

KEYPORT FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 8127

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


GW
GRANT WILLIAMS L.P.
GRANT WILLIAMS L.P. | GWLP

CRD#: 45961 / SEC#: , 8-51249

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


Main Address
1650 Market Street 53rd Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Mailing Address
1650 Market Street 53rd Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone number
(215) 432-7579
Established
Pennsylvania since 06/26/1998
Firm type
Partnership
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
2

FINRA licenses (20 States and Territories)


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Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
PORTFOLIO SOLUTIONS LLCSHAREHOLDER
GRANT, STEVEN TAYLORPRESIDENT, CEO, CCO, CFO826826
GRW, INC.GENERAL PARTNER

Disclosures


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Company Information


GRANT WILLIAMS L.P.

CRD#: 45961

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