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William E. Nichie

WESBANCO SECURITIES
Washington, PA 15301
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CRD#: 1654344
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Professional summary


William Edward Nichie is a registered financial professional currently at WESBANCO SECURITIES, INC. located in Washington, Pennsylvania.

William is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1987. William has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

April 2, 2007 - Present

WESBANCO SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 1003 Trinity Circle, Washington, PA 15301
RIA
BD
CRD#: 43276
Washington, PA
Past

August 29, 2005 - March 21, 2007

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
PITTSBURGH, PA
Past

August 15, 2001 - August 30, 2005

WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15840
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

January 4, 1999 - August 14, 2001

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6694
ST. PETERSBURG, FL
Past

May 16, 1997 - January 4, 1999

ROBERT THOMAS SECURITIES, INC

BD
CRD#: 10147
ST. PETERSBURG, FL
Past

June 17, 1987 - May 15, 1997

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4095
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 17, 1987 - May 15, 1997

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
SPRINGFIELD, MA

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".
WS
WESBANCO SECURITIES, INC.
COMMBANC INVESTMENTS, INC. | WESBANCO SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 43276 / SEC#: 801-119845, 8-50220

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/8/2020 Approved)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/8/2021 Terminated)
Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/22/2020 Terminated)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/23/2020 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/23/2020 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/23/2020 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/23/2020 Terminated)
West Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/2020 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago 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

RR
Ohio
(4/3/2007)
RR
Pennsylvania
(4/2/2007)
RR
West Virginia
(4/2/2007)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 7/15/1987
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


WS
WESBANCO SECURITIES, INC.
COMMBANC INVESTMENTS, INC. | WESBANCO SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 43276 / SEC#: 801-119845, 8-50220

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/8/2020 Approved)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/8/2021 Terminated)
Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/22/2020 Terminated)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/23/2020 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/23/2020 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/23/2020 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/23/2020 Terminated)
West Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/2020 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
135 West Main St, St Clairsville, OH 43950
Mailing Address
1 Bank Plaza, Wheeling, WV 26003
Phone number
(304) 905-7215
Established
Ohio since 10/03/1996
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
100

SEC notice filing (25 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (28 States and Territories)


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Documents


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

Part 2 Brochures

WSI ADV PART 2B BROCHURE SUPPLEMENT - TUSSING, BRIAN (10/3/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
WESBANCO INC.OWNER
CONNER, JAMES LEROYFINOP5339285
GARDILL, JAMES CCOUNSEL
JACKSON, JEFFDIRECTOR7692472
LOVE, SCOTT ALANDIRECTOR2854247
LUZAR, JAY MICHAELDIRECTOR
PERKINS, MICHAEL LDIRECTOR7531438
STAVSKY, LISA FINKELSTEINDIRECTOR - MANAGING DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT/CEO1749197
WILSON, ROSE LYNNCCO, MANAGING DIRECTOR OF COMPLIANCE & DIRECTOR4072715
ZATTA, JAYDIRECTOR7693273

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts850
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 166,458,070

Disclosures


Regulatory Event1

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Company Information


WESBANCO SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 43276Washington, PA 15301

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