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William B. Ramsdell

RAMSDELL CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
San Francisco, CA 94104
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CRD#: 1510468
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Professional summary

William Borthwick Ramsdell is a registered financial advisor currently at RAMSDELL CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC located in San Francisco, California.

William is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1986. William has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
Ramsdell Brokerage Group - non investment related Address - 27 Muir Avenue, Rear Unit, Piedmont, CA 94610 Insurance sales and service Principal, owner - no relationship with other business Time spent in business is 10 hours per month, no hours during trading hours Duties- servicing insurance, paperwork, processing applications.

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Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

June 24, 2016 - Present

RAMSDELL CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

Office #1: 580 California Street Suite 1200, San Francisco, CA 94104
RIA
CRD#: 134297
San Francisco, CA
Past

February 17, 1993 - December 7, 1999

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
FORT MILL, SC
Past

January 22, 1991 - February 20, 1993

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3600
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

August 24, 1990 - November 14, 1990

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4095
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 24, 1990 - November 14, 1990

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
SPRINGFIELD, MA
Past

July 2, 1986 - August 2, 1990

THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES

BD
CRD#: 4039
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 2, 1986 - August 2, 1990

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
NEW YORK, NY

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
California
(6/24/2016)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 11/1/1986
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 4/18/1994
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 6/7/1986
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Current Firm

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RAMSDELL CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC
RAMSDELL CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | WILLIAM BORTHWICK RAMSDELL DBA RAMSDELL CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | WILLIAM B. RAMSDELL DBA RAMSDELL CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | RAMSDELL, WILLIAM BORTHWICK | RAMSDELL, WILLIAM B. | RAMSDELL CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC DBA RAMSDELL INSURANCE SOLUTIONS | RAMSDELL CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 134297 / SEC#:

California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/30/1999 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
580 California Street Suite 1200, San Francisco, CA 94104
Mailing Address
Phone number
(415) 568-2200
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1

Documents

Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts84
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 96,714,000

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Company Information

RAMSDELL CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 134297San Francisco, CA 94104

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