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William Henry Vanpelt Iv

RIDGEBACK SECURITIES, LTD
HOUSTON, TX
·CRD# 1716622·39 years experience

Professional Summary

William Henry Vanpelt IV, who also goes by William Henry Van Pelt IV, Bill Vanpelt Iv, is a registered financial advisor currently at RIDGEBACK SECURITIES, LTD located in Houston, Texas. William is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1987. William has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 14, Series 24 and Series 27 exams.

At a Glance

Best-Interest Standard

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

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Fiduciary Standard

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Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

William Henry Van Pelt Iv, Bill Vanpelt Iv

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Years of Experience

39 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

RIDGEBACK SECURITIES, LTD·CRD# 120448
BD
1. 1218 Webster Street, Houston, TX 770022. 292 Lake Laurel Road N.e., Milledgeville, GA 310613. Newtown, PA4. 135 Crossways Park Drive #402, Woodbury, NY 11797
September 12, 2002 - Present
THE BALDWIN GROUP WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC·CRD# 312284
RIA
Houston, TX
October 9, 2024 - September 17, 2025
BKS RETIREMENT SERVICES·CRD# 304266
RIA
Houston, TX
October 1, 2021 - October 4, 2024
EMERGENT CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC·CRD# 156112
RIA
Houston, TX
October 14, 2020 - March 7, 2022
FIRST HEARTLAND CAPITAL, INC.·CRD# 32460
BD
Lake St. Louis, MO
February 3, 2016 - October 31, 2016
AMERICAN GENERAL SECURITIES INCORPORATED·CRD# 13626
BD
Phoenix, AZ
January 5, 1996 - April 14, 2000
AMERICAN GENERAL SECURITIES INCORPORATED·CRD# 13626
BD
Phoenix, AZ
February 22, 1995 - December 31, 1995
ADVANTAGE CAPITAL CORPORATION·CRD# 146
BD
Atlanta, GA
September 2, 1993 - December 31, 1994
PORTFOLIO ASSET MGT/USA FINANCIAL GROUP INC.·CRD# 13741
BD
El Paso, TX
February 27, 1992 - November 1, 1993
CINCINNATI ANALYSTS, INC.·CRD# 5478
BD
Cincinnati, OH
November 25, 1987 - January 30, 1992

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Current Firm

RS
RIDGEBACK SECURITIES, LTD

MID-CONTINENT SECURITIES ADVISORS, LTD. | RIDGEBACK SECURITIES, LTD | MID-CONTINENT SECURITIES, LTD.

CRD#: 120448 / SEC#: 8-65298
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Dallas district office)

Contact Information

Main Address

1218 Webster Street, Houston, TX 77002-8841

Mailing Address

1218 Webster Street, Houston, TX 77002-8841

Phone Number

(713) 289-6200

Established

Texas since 04/01/2002

Firm Type

Partnership

Fiscal Year End

December

Firm Size

Small

FINRA licenses (37 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 0 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
THE RIDGEBACK GROUP, INCLIMITED PARTNER—
CAPITAL FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.LIMITED PARTNER—
BRISTOW, BRIAN BRUCECHIEF OPERATING OFFICER3151921
CONNOLLY, BRENDAN MACKEYCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4352883
MCSALGP, LLCGENERAL PARTNER—
VANPELT, WILLIAM HENRY IVPRESIDENT, FINOP, MANAGER, SECRETARY, TREASURER1716622

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Other business activities

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Investment Related
(1) RIDGEBACK SECURITES, LTD. formally know as MID-CONTINENT SECURITIES, LTD; Houston, TX: broker-dealer; Titles: President/FINOP/Manager/Secretary/Treasurer/General Securities Principal, Registered Representative, Start: 06/2002; 88 hrs/mo/3.5 hrs during securities trading hours; Duties: Manage client relationships; Executive mgt.
(2)THE MID-CONTINENT COMPANIES, LTD/MCSALGP, LLC Houston, TX: Estate, business, strategic planning; Employee benefits planning; Corporate finance; Title: President/ Director; Start: 05/1987; 80 hrs/mo; Duties: Manage client relationships; Executive mgt.
(3) INSURANCE UNDERWRITING SERVICES, LLC; Houston, TX: Insurance agency and general partner to The Mid-Continent Companies, Ltd.; Title: Manager/Officer/Insurance Agent; Start: 12/1998; 80 hrs/mo during securities trading hours; Duties: Executive mgt, insurance agent.
(4) CAPITAL FINANCIAL GROUP, INC AND SUBSIDIARIES; Houston, TX: Limited partner in Mid-Continent Securities Advisors, Ltd. and The Mid-Continent Companies, Ltd., member of MCSALGP, LLC; Title: Sr. Vice President/Director/Secretary/Treasurer; Start: 02/1988; 40 hrs/mo during securities trading hours; Duties: executive management.
(5) MANY SINGLE ASSET REAL ESTATE PARTNERSHIPS; TX, CO, NY, NC: Manager/Partner; 120 hrs/yr/0 hrs during securities trading hours; Duties: strategic project planning.
(6) THE BALDWIN GROUP Retirement Planning, Employee Benefits and Risk Management Consulting; Managing Agent/IA; Start 5/2021; 10 hrs /month during securities trading hours; Duties: Consulting, sales and client relationship management -NON-INVESTMENT RELATED
(7) DONOVAN MARINE, INC; New Orleans, LA; Wholesale marine parts sales; Title: Director; Start: 5/2013; 20 hrs/yr or 5 hrs/quarter/0 hrs during securities trading ours; Duties: Strategic planning.
(8) PRESERVE HICKORY SKIING, INC, HICKORY SKI CENTER, LLC, SKI HICKORY HILL, INC.: Warrensburg, NY; Alpine ski area; Title: Director, Officer; Start: 06/2008; 20 hrs/yr,0 hrs during securities trading hours; Duties: Strategic project planning and executive management.
(9) MISSISSIPPI EXPORT RAILROAD, INC: Moss Point, MS; Railroad transportation and distribution service; Title: Director, Board Member; Start: 01/2015; 5 hrs/qtr/0 hrs during securities trading hours; Duties: independent director.
(10) KIMICHAN CORPORATION, INC: Houston, TX; General partner of limited partnerships; Title: President/Director; Start: 03/1997; 6 hrs/yr/0 hrs during securities trading hours; Duties: Executive management.
(11) RUDOLPH TEXAS INVESTMENTS, INC: Houston, TX; General partner of limited partnerships; Title: President/ Director; Start: 12/1997; 6 hrs/yr/0 hrs during securities trading hours; Duties: Executive management.
(12) TRUSTEE OF MANY TRUSTS: FOR FAMILY AND FRIENDS Houston, TX; Trustee/Independent Trustee; Start: 1991; 40 hrs/yr/0 hrs during securities trading hours; Duties: Trustee; Independent of B/D and all products offered through B/D
(13) MID-CONTINENT METALS GROUP, LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES AND AFFILIATES: VALOR RENEWABLES, INC/VALOR ALLOYS, LLC:/VALOR RECYCLING, LLC Houston, TX; Nature of Business: Secondary remelter of aluminum and metal recycling; Title: Director, Manager and Board Member; Start Date: 5/2019; 520 hours per year; Independent director and manager.
(14) GREAT BASIN VENTURES, LLC: Salt Lake City, UT; Real Estate Development and Management; Title: Director; Start: 7/2021; 5 hrs/month. Duties: Independent Director.
(15) CFG CAPITAL SOURCES, INC: Houston, TX; Management Company (General partner to The Mid-Continent Companies, Ltd and many real estate partnerships); Title: President; Start:11/1989; 160 hrs/mo during securities trading hours; Duties: executive mgt.

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State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.
RR
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Alabama
(7/13/2011)
RR
Arizona
(3/24/2011)
RR
Arkansas
(9/30/2026)
RR
California
(4/14/2026)
RR
Colorado
(1/28/2011)
RR
Connecticut
(2/26/2010)
RR
Florida
(4/23/2008)
RR
Hawaii
(5/19/2026)
RR
Illinois
(3/22/2011)
RR
Indiana
(7/24/2026)
RR
Kansas
(6/15/2026)
RR
Louisiana
(2/8/2011)
RR
Massachusetts
(1/31/2011)
RR
Minnesota
(8/24/2026)
RR
Missouri
(7/28/2026)
RR
Montana
(7/6/2026)
RR
Nevada
(8/22/2019)
RR
New Hampshire
(6/3/2026)
RR
New Jersey
(4/1/2011)
RR
New York
(2/7/2011)
RR
North Carolina
(5/7/2026)
RR
Ohio
(3/25/2011)
RR
Oklahoma
(6/30/2026)
RR
Pennsylvania
(3/25/2011)
RR
South Carolina
(8/23/2019)
RR
South Dakota
(2/3/2011)
RR
Texas
(8/13/2002)
RR
Utah
(2/14/2011)
RR
Vermont
(4/20/2026)
RR
Virginia
(1/1/2011)
RR
Washington
(9/4/2026)

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed May 1988About the Series 63 exam

Series 99TO — Operations Professional Examination

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 99TO exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Nov 1987About the Series 7 exam

Series 14 — Compliance Officer Examination

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 14 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 24 exam

Series 27 — Financial and Operations Principal Examination

Passed Jul 2002About the Series 27 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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