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William R. Deprospero

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CRD#: 1456903
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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 Robert Deprospero JR, who also goes by Bill Deprospero, was a registered financial professional .

William is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1987. William had worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Bill Deprospero

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.

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

January 17, 2002 - July 16, 2002

AURA FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 42822
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

October 13, 1999 - February 3, 2000

FIRST COLONIAL SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 25121
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

July 6, 1998 - October 26, 1999

BARRON CHASE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 18969
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

April 28, 1998 - June 18, 1998

TRADEWAY SECURITIES GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 29794
CARLSBAD, CA
Past

November 19, 1997 - April 9, 1998

MERIT CAPITAL ASSOCIATES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 30576
WESTPORT, CT
Past

January 30, 1997 - September 25, 1997

BILTMORE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 25023
FT. LAUDERDALE, FL
Past

August 31, 1987 - May 4, 1993

VERAVEST INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3960
WORCESTER, MA

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: 2/4/1997
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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AURA FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
AURA FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 42822 / SEC#: , 8-50020

BD
Revoked by SEC on 02/22/2010
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Contact information


Main Address
Mailing Address
Phone number
Established
Alabama since 11/27/1996
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
# of Employees

Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
GAUTNEY, TIMOTHY MICHAELPRESIDENT2552149
GAUTNEY, TIMOTHY MICHAELSECRETARY2552149
COOPER, SHAUN MICHAELDIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS4254365
COOPER, SHAUN MICHAELSROP4254365
KING, LOYD GILFORDTREASURER2892687
WOODRUFF, JOHN WESLEY JRCROP2625285
WOODRUFF, JOHN WESLEY JRCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2625285

Disclosures


Regulatory Event8
Civil Event1
Arbitration5

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Company Information


AURA FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 42822

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