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William Thomas Baker

BENJAMIN SECURITIES
PENSACOLA, FL
·CRD# 1804430·34 years experience

Professional Summary

William Thomas Baker is a registered financial advisor currently at BENJAMIN SECURITIES, INC. located in Pensacola, Florida. William is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1988. William has worked at 13 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 52TO, Series 99TO, Series 57TO, SIE, Series 79, Series 55, Series 7, Series 14, Series 53, Series 4 and Series 24 exams.

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Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

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Disclosures are events reported to regulators, such as customer disputes, regulatory actions, employment separations, or financial events. Some are resolved, denied, or contested — a disclosure is not a verdict. We recommend asking an advisor directly about any disclosure on their record.

Disclosures on record.

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Years of Experience

34 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

BENJAMIN SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 7754
RIA
BD
1. 3 West Garden Street Suite 407, Pensacola, FL 325022. 421 New Karner Road Suite 6, Albany, NY 122053. 421 New Karner Road Suite 6, Albany, NY 122054. 3 West Garden Street Suite 407, Pensacola, FL 32502
August 17, 2015 - Present
BENJAMIN SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 7754
RIA
BD
1. 3 West Garden Street Suite 407, Pensacola, FL 325022. 3 West Garden Street Suite 407, Pensacola, FL 325023. 421 New Karner Road Suite 6, Albany, NY 122054. 3 West Garden Street Suite 407, Pensacola, FL 32502
September 20, 2010 - Present
OBSIDIAN FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC·CRD# 104255
BD
Woodbury, NY
November 11, 2010 - September 30, 2011
OBSIDIAN FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC·CRD# 104255
BD
Woodbury, NY
April 4, 2008 - April 5, 2010
WESTROCK ADVISORS, INC.·CRD# 114338
BD
Woodbury, NY
October 1, 2007 - April 4, 2008
FAGENSON & CO., INC.·CRD# 1781
BD
New York, NY
December 11, 2006 - July 16, 2007
EKN FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.·CRD# 113525
BD
Woodbury, NY
December 21, 2001 - December 12, 2006
EHRENKRANTZ KING NUSSBAUM·CRD# 31140
BD
New York, NY
October 22, 2001 - December 21, 2001
WEATHERLY SECURITIES CORPORATION·CRD# 11081
BD
New York, NY
September 22, 1999 - October 22, 2001
TASIN & COMPANY, INC.·CRD# 30709
BD
Hauppauge, NY
April 30, 1999 - September 27, 1999
EGS SECURITIES CORP.·CRD# 28347
BD
New York, NY
September 14, 1998 - April 14, 1999
A.J. MICHAELS & CO., LTD.·CRD# 19883
BD
Hauppauge, NY
February 23, 1996 - July 13, 1998
E*TRADE CAPITAL INC.·CRD# 38800
BD
January 11, 1996 - February 26, 1997
E*TRADE SECURITIES LLC·CRD# 29106
BD
Jersey City, NJ
August 12, 1993 - February 8, 1996
A.J. MICHAELS & CO., LTD.·CRD# 19883
BD
Hauppauge, NY
December 23, 1992 - August 25, 1993
MCLAUGHLIN, PIVEN, VOGEL SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 7404
BD
April 19, 1988 - January 11, 1989

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Current Firm

BENJAMIN SECURITIES, INC.
BENJAMIN SECURITIES, INC.

BENJAMIN & FORGIONE CO., INC. | BENJAMIN SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 7754 / SEC#: 801-30987, 8-23518
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/24/1987 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Florida district office)

Contact Information

Main Address

3 West Garden Street Suite 6, Albany, NY 12205

Mailing Address

3 West Garden Street Suite 407, Pensacola, FL 32502

Phone Number

(516) 931-1090

Established

New York since 08/10/1977

Firm Type

Corporation

Fiscal Year End

June

Firm Size

Small

# of Employees

6

SEC notice filing (5 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 5 US states and territories.

FINRA licenses (32 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 5 US states and territories.

Documents

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

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A AND 2B (9/29/2026)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
BAKER GLOBAL ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.OWNER—
BAKER, WILLIAM THOMASPRESIDENT,MSRB, CCO,AML COMPLIANCE OFFICER OF BENJAMIN SEC. & PRESIDENT,CEO,SHAREHOLDER OF BAKER GLOBAL ASSET1804430
LAUNDRIE, THOMAS WILLIAMVICE PRESIDENT/ ROSFP1207021
STAMOVA, ILINA SFINANCIAL OPERATIONS PRINCIPAL5500851

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

65

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$39,466,317

Disclosures

Regulatory Event

1

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Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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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".
BENJAMIN SECURITIES, INC.
BENJAMIN SECURITIES, INC.

BENJAMIN & FORGIONE CO., INC. | BENJAMIN SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 7754 / SEC#: 801-30987, 8-23518
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/24/1987 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Florida district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.
IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
Arizona
(1/16/2026)
RR
Arkansas
(1/14/2026)
RR
California
(10/7/2014)
RR
Colorado
(3/16/2023)
RR
Connecticut
(10/10/2014)
RR
Delaware
(1/14/2026)
RR
Florida
(10/9/2014)
IAR
Florida
(8/17/2015)
RR
Georgia
(2/23/2021)
RR
Illinois
(5/23/2012)
RR
Iowa
(1/12/2026)
RR
Louisiana
(6/8/2012)
RR
Maine
(6/4/2024)
RR
Maryland
(6/14/2012)
RR
Massachusetts
(11/26/2012)
RR
Michigan
(4/28/2023)
RR
Nevada
(4/27/2020)
RR
New Hampshire
(1/13/2026)
RR
New Jersey
(7/31/2012)
RR
New York
(9/27/2010)
RR
North Carolina
(10/9/2014)
RR
Ohio
(11/16/2012)
RR
Oregon
(5/4/2022)
RR
Pennsylvania
(11/19/2012)
RR
Puerto Rico
(11/21/2025)
RR
Rhode Island
(11/30/2021)
RR
South Carolina
(1/20/2026)
RR
Tennessee
(7/3/2024)
RR
Texas
(2/11/2015)
RR
Virginia
(10/7/2014)
RR
Washington
(5/4/2022)
RR
Wisconsin
(5/30/2025)
RR
Wyoming
(5/6/2022)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.Note:This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

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

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Nov 2013About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Dec 1992About the Series 63 exam

Series 52TO — Municipal Securities Representative Examination

Passed Sep 2025About the Series 52TO exam

Series 99TO — Operations Professional Examination

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 99TO exam

Series 57TO — Securities Trader Exam

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 57TO exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 79 — Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination

Passed May 2018About the Series 79 exam

Series 55 — Limited Representative-Equity Trader Exam

Passed Nov 1998

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Dec 1992About the Series 7 exam

Series 14 — Compliance Officer Examination

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 14 exam

Series 53 — Municipal Securities Principal Examination

Passed Aug 2017About the Series 53 exam

Series 4 — Registered Options Principal Examination

Passed Nov 1995About the Series 4 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed Apr 1993About the Series 24 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations
Nasdaq Stock Market
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

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