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William L. Castetter

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CRD#: 1555611
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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 L Castetter, who also goes by Bill Castetter, William Lee Castetter, was a registered financial professional .

William is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1987. William had worked at 15 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Bill Castetter | William Lee Castetter

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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Experience


Past

March 24, 2018 - January 28, 2020

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13686
Corydon, IN
Past

March 20, 2018 - January 28, 2020

AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES

RIA
CRD#: 104556
Corydon, IN
Past

May 20, 2015 - June 13, 2016

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
LEXINGTON, KY
Past

April 22, 2015 - June 13, 2016

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
LEXINGTON, KY
Past

August 25, 2010 - January 20, 2011

CAPITAL BROKERAGE CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 10465
GLEN ALLEN, VA
Past

April 28, 2010 - July 20, 2010

PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 129052
SALEM, IN
Past

April 23, 2010 - July 20, 2010

PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

BD
CRD#: 129052
SALEM, IN
Past

July 30, 2007 - December 18, 2009

PRUDENTIAL ANNUITIES DISTRIBUTORS, INC

BD
CRD#: 21570
SHELTON, CT
Past

February 10, 2006 - July 24, 2007

DIRECTED SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 21675
WEST CHESTER, PA
Past

December 1, 2005 - December 20, 2005

FRANKLIN DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 109064
SAN MATEO, CA
Past

January 14, 2005 - December 1, 2005

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 12, 2000 - October 13, 2004

VP DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 3036
HARTFORD, CT
Past

July 20, 1999 - August 31, 2000

FIRST FUND DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 27038
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

January 20, 1998 - March 17, 1999

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 79
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 16, 1995 - December 23, 1997

DELAWARE DISTRIBUTORS, L.P.

BD
CRD#: 14232
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Past

July 7, 1987 - September 21, 1994

KEMPER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 798
Past

February 6, 1987 - November 30, 1987

NATCITY INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17490

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 5/20/2015
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
1ST GLOBAL | HD VEST INVESTMENT SERVICES | HD VEST | H.D. VEST INVESTMENT SERVICES | H.D. VEST INVESTMENT SECURITIES, INC. | AVANTAX WEALTH MANAGEMENT | AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC. | AVANTAX

CRD#: 13686 / SEC#: , 8-29533

BD
Termination Requested by SEC on 09/26/2025
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Contact information


Main Address
Mailing Address
Phone number
Established
Texas since 04/13/1983
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (7 States and Territories)


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Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
AVANTAX WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC.SOLE SHAREHOLDER
BUCHHEISTER, JEFFREY ROBERTCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER4709900
BURKOTT, DANIEL PAULCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4710068
DOWELL, RODNEY CAMMERONPRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER AND VICE PRESIDENT7376607
GOK, LISA ANNEGENERAL COUNSEL, SECRETARY5059738
HOLWEGER, KIMBERLEYPRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER1572778
MACKAY, TODD CHRISTOPHERDIRECTOR AND VICE PRESIDENT2799860
MIZUGUCHI, MAURACHIEF ACCOUNTING OFFICER5769181
NEARY, JOSEPH DANIELDIRECTOR AND VICE PRESIDENT2993505
WATTS, ANDREW DAVIDPRESIDENT4780880

Disclosures


Regulatory Event16
Arbitration4
Bond1

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Company Information


AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 13686

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