William D. Ward
Professional summary
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William Deveraux Ward, who also goes by William D Ward, was a registered financial professional .
William is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1989. William had worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 99TO, SIE and Series 7 exams.
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)
The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.
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Experience
September 8, 2022 - February 7, 2025
CETERA ADVISORS LLC
November 12, 2020 - February 7, 2025
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
July 2, 2012 - November 12, 2020
FIRST ALLIED ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.
December 9, 2008 - July 2, 2012
FIRST ALLIED SECURITIES, INC.
December 9, 2008 - September 8, 2022
FIRST ALLIED SECURITIES, INC.
January 31, 2007 - December 9, 2008
FIRST MONTAUK SECURITIES CORP.
May 27, 2005 - December 9, 2008
FIRST MONTAUK SECURITIES CORP.
August 5, 2000 - May 31, 2005
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC
March 18, 1997 - August 5, 2000
GLEACHER & COMPANY SECURITIES, INC.
October 10, 1991 - February 19, 1997
JOSEPHTHAL & CO., INC.
August 23, 1990 - October 23, 1991
JJC SECURITIES CO., INC.
January 24, 1989 - February 14, 1989
THE STUART-JAMES COMPANY, INCORPORATED
January 24, 1989 - October 24, 1990
W.J. NOLAN & COMPANY, INC.
State Registrations and Notice Filings
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Exams
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional ExaminationCurrent Firm
CETERA ADVISORS LLC
CRD#: 10299 / SEC#: 801-33020, 8-26892
Contact information
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| CETERA FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. | SOLE MEMBER | |
| ARNOLD, SUMMER SELTZER | VICE PRESIDENT | 2954103 |
| BUCHHEISTER, JEFFREY ROBERT | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 4709900 |
| BUDEVICH, SERGE | VICE PRESIDENT AND TAX OFFICER | 7996345 |
| DEL VALLE, ELISA ANNE-MARIE | VICE PRESIDENT | 4807911 |
| DOWELL, RODNEY CAMMERON | PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER AND VICE PRESIDENT | 7376607 |
| FRIES, MATTHEW NEIL KALANI | VICE PRESIDENT | 2723824 |
| GOK, LISA ANNE | SECRETARY | 5059738 |
| HALLORAN, THOMAS WILLIAM | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, PRESIDENT AND MANAGER | 1921834 |
| HOLWEGER, KIMBERLEY | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER AND PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER | 1572778 |
| LEE, WINNIE AI-LING | ASSISTANT SECRETARY | 7381661 |
| MACKAY, TODD CHRISTOPHER | MANAGER | 2799860 |
| MCCALLOP, PATRICIA RUTHERFORD | BROKER DEALER CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 5059176 |
| MERRILL, GARRETT JAMES | VICE PRESIDENT | 4306692 |
| MIZUGUCHI, MAURA | CHIEF ACCOUNTING OFFICER AND TREASURER | 5769181 |
| NEARY, JOSEPH DANIEL | MANAGER AND VICE PRESIDENT | 2993505 |
| RAMOS, RAMON | MONEY LAUNDERING REPORTING OFFICER | 2160203 |
| SMILEY, STANLEY ROBERT | VICE PRESIDENT | 3004604 |
| STINSON, TIMOTHY EARL MCCOY | VICE PRESIDENT | 2272183 |
| VAN HAVERMAAT, DAVID JAMES | ASSISTANT SECRETARY | 7042846 |
| VOGEL, RICHARD CHARLES | VICE PRESIDENT | 4024999 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 81,652 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 21,989,347,265 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 14 |
| Civil Event | 1 |
| Arbitration | 7 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 09/26/2023 |
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