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William L. Burton
RBC CAPITAL MARKETS
Kirkland, WA 98033-7455
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CRD#: 1537902
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Professional summary
William Lawrence Burton III, who also goes by Bill Burton, Billy Burton, is a registered financial professional currently at RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC located in Kirkland, Washington.
William is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1986. William has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 10 and Series 9 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
No
Aliases
Bill Burton | Billy Burton
Other business activities
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
August 3, 2020 - Present
RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC
Office #1: 3760 Carillon Point, Kirkland, WA 98033-7455RIA
BD
CRD#: 31194
Kirkland, WA
Past
February 17, 2010 - January 10, 2020
WELLS FARGO SECURITIES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 126292
Seattle, WA
Past
December 1, 2000 - September 25, 2009
KEYBANC CAPITAL MARKETS INC.
BD
CRD#: 566
BELLEVUE, WA
Past
February 17, 1998 - December 14, 1998
BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 16361
BOSTON, MA
Past
January 1, 1992 - May 21, 1996
BANC OF AMERICA SECURITIES LLC
BD
CRD#: 26091
NEW YORK, NY
Past
March 11, 1988 - January 1, 1992
SOVRAN INVESTMENT CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 16441
Past
November 6, 1987 - March 1, 1988
ESSEX FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 19627
Past
July 21, 1987 - November 11, 1987
ESSEX COMPANY
BD
CRD#: 7598
Past
July 23, 1986 - July 9, 1987
CAPITAL EXPANSION GROUP, INC.
BD
CRD#: 16067
Primary Firm SEC Registration
This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
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RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC
DAIN RAUSCHER INC | REGIONAL OPERATIONS GROUP, INC. | RBC WEALTH MANAGEMENT | RBC DAIN RAUSCHER INC. | RBC DAIN RAUSCHER | RBC CORRESPONDENT SERVICES | RBC CLEARING AND CUSTODY | RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC | RBC CAPITAL MARKETS CORPORATION | RBC ADVISOR SERVICES | INTERRA CLEARING SERVICES, INC. | DAIN RAUSCHER INCORPORATED
CRD#: 31194 / SEC#: 801-13059, 8-45411
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/2/1977 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New York district office)
State Registrations and Notice Filings
Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.Visual representation of state registrations
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Alabama(8/4/2020)
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Alaska(8/4/2020)
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Arizona(8/5/2020)
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Arkansas(8/4/2020)
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California(8/4/2020)
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Colorado(8/4/2020)
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Connecticut(8/4/2020)
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Delaware(8/11/2020)
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District of Columbia(8/13/2020)
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Florida(8/4/2020)
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Georgia(8/4/2020)
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Hawaii(10/15/2020)
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Idaho(8/4/2020)
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Illinois(8/6/2020)
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Indiana(8/19/2020)
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Iowa(8/3/2020)
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Kansas(8/6/2020)
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Kentucky(8/12/2020)
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Louisiana(8/5/2020)
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Maine(8/5/2020)
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Maryland(8/4/2020)
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Massachusetts(8/4/2020)
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Michigan(8/5/2020)
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Minnesota(8/4/2020)
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Mississippi(8/5/2020)
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Missouri(8/4/2020)
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Montana(8/4/2020)
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Nebraska(8/7/2020)
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Nevada(8/18/2020)
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New Hampshire(8/13/2020)
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New Jersey(8/4/2020)
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New Mexico(8/7/2020)
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New York(8/11/2020)
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North Carolina(8/4/2020)
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North Dakota(8/10/2020)
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Ohio(8/4/2020)
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Oklahoma(8/4/2020)
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Oregon(8/12/2020)
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Pennsylvania(8/4/2020)
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Puerto Rico(8/6/2020)
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Rhode Island(8/5/2020)
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South Carolina(8/4/2020)
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South Dakota(8/6/2020)
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Tennessee(8/3/2020)
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Texas(8/4/2020)
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Utah(8/4/2020)
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Vermont(8/4/2020)
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Virgin Islands(8/5/2020)
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Virginia(8/4/2020)
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Washington(8/3/2020)
RR
West Virginia(8/17/2020)
RR
Wisconsin(8/4/2020)
RR
Wyoming(8/4/2020)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
BOX Exchange LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
Cboe BYX Exchange, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Cboe C2 Exchange, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Cboe EDGA Exchange, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Cboe EDGX Exchange, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Cboe Exchange, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
SRO Registrations
RR
Investors' Exchange LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
Long-Term Stock Exchange, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
MEMX LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
MIAX PEARL, LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
NYSE American LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
NYSE Arca, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
NYSE National, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
NYSE Texas, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq BX, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq GEMX, LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq ISE, LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq PHLX LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq Stock Market
SRO Registrations
RR
New York Stock Exchange
Current Firm
RC
RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC
DAIN RAUSCHER INC | REGIONAL OPERATIONS GROUP, INC. | RBC WEALTH MANAGEMENT | RBC DAIN RAUSCHER INC. | RBC DAIN RAUSCHER | RBC CORRESPONDENT SERVICES | RBC CLEARING AND CUSTODY | RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC | RBC CAPITAL MARKETS CORPORATION | RBC ADVISOR SERVICES | INTERRA CLEARING SERVICES, INC. | DAIN RAUSCHER INCORPORATED
CRD#: 31194 / SEC#: 801-13059, 8-45411
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/2/1977 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New York district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
200 Vesey St., New York, NY 10281
Mailing Address
250 Nicollet Mall Suite 1600, Minneapolis, MN 55401
Phone number
(612) 371-2811
Established
Minnesota since 11/01/2010
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
October
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
8,476
SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
Documents
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| RBC USA HOLDCO CORPORATION | DIRECT OWNER | |
| CARLESIMO, PAUL ADAM | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER, RBC CAPITAL MARKETS - U.S. | 4718504 |
| ESPENAK, KRISTEN ELIZABETH | CHIEF RISK OFFICER, USA | 5570750 |
| GIEGERICH, ROBERT ARTHUR | PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER | 5736294 |
| GLASSMAN, DORJE TSERING | CO-HEAD OF U.S. CAPITAL MARKETS LAW GROUP | 6568226 |
| LISCHIN, MATTHEW CODY | CO-HEAD OF U.S. CAPITAL MARKETS LAW GROUP | 4974723 |
| O'CONNOR, SEAN WALTER | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER, RBC WEALTH MANAGEMENT - U.S. | 6578918 |
| PENN, JOHN CHRISTOPHER | GENERAL COUNSEL | 5135403 |
| SAGISSOR, THOMAS STEVEN | PRESIDENT OF RBC WEALTH MANAGEMENT | 2429425 |
| SCHREINER, CINDY LOUISE | US WEALTH MANAGEMENT PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER | 1470050 |
| SPERDUTO, VITO ANTONIO | DIRECTOR, CEO OF U.S. CAPITAL MARKETS & CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD | 2524961 |
| THORNE, BRETT LANE | PRESIDENT, RBC CLEARING & CUSTODY | 2523268 |
| THURLOW, JOHN J | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 5726613 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 477,674 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 259,962,335,074 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 364 |
| Civil Event | 3 |
| Arbitration | 114 |
| Bond | 7 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 10/28/2025 | ||
| 08/27/2024 | ||
| 09/14/2023 |
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