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William G. Dooley

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CRD#: 1557881
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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 George Dooley, who also goes by Bill Dooley, was a registered financial professional .

William is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1986. William had worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Bill Dooley

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.

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Experience

Past

January 2, 2003 - November 2, 2017

STIFEL INDEPENDENT ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 28218
SAUKVILLE, WI
Past

May 12, 2000 - December 20, 2002

ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 8158
MILWAUKEE, WI
Past

March 2, 1998 - May 15, 2000

RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 31194
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 20, 1990 - March 2, 1998

DAIN RAUSCHER INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7600
Past

September 24, 1986 - May 1, 1990

BLUNT ELLIS & LOEWI INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7580

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".
SI
STIFEL INDEPENDENT ADVISORS, LLC
CENTURY SECURITIES ASSOCIATES INC | STIFEL INDEPENDENT ADVISORS, LLC | CENTURY SECURITIES ASSOCIATES, INC.

CRD#: 28218 / SEC#: 801-43561, 8-43514

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/19/1993 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)

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: 10/1/1986
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 11/2/2017
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 9/20/1986
General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

SI
STIFEL INDEPENDENT ADVISORS, LLC
CENTURY SECURITIES ASSOCIATES INC | STIFEL INDEPENDENT ADVISORS, LLC | CENTURY SECURITIES ASSOCIATES, INC.

CRD#: 28218 / SEC#: 801-43561, 8-43514

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/19/1993 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)
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Contact information

Main Address
One Financial Plaza 501 North Broadway, St Louis, MO 63102
Mailing Address
One Financial Plaza 501 North Broadway, St. Louis, MO 63102
Phone number
(314) 342-4051
Established
Missouri since 05/24/2021
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees
206

SEC notice filing (49 States and Territories)

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FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADVISORY CONSULTING SERVICES (3/31/2025)
FINANCIAL PLANNING (3/31/2025)
WRAP FEE PROGRAM (3/31/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
STIFEL FINANCIAL CORP.OWNER-HOLDING COMPANY OWNING 100%
KRUSZEWSKI, RONALD JAMESCHAIRMAN, STIFEL FINANCIAL1434827
BRAUTIGAM, ALLEN CORPRESIDENT AND CEO2400179
BRIGHT, GEOFFREY CLYDE JRCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4696103
DODSON, CHARLES EDWARDCCO-ADVISORY SERVICES1744430
FISHER, MARK PHILIPGENERAL COUNSEL4970942
MELINGER, ADAM SCOTTROSFP2373020
NOLL, DOUGLAS WAYNEPRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER1614129
ROWAN, JAMES FRANCISPRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER1976998
ZEMLYAK, JAMES MARKMANAGER, BOARD OF MANAGERS1586132

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts11,648
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 4,379,138,273

Disclosures

Regulatory Event3
Arbitration1

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
08/20/2024
Cover Page
Report
09/28/2023
Cover Page
Report
11/28/2022
Cover Page
Report

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Company Information

STIFEL INDEPENDENT ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 28218

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