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William T. Baker

BENJAMIN SECURITIES
PENSACOLA, FL 32502
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CRD#: 1804430
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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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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

August 17, 2015 - Present

BENJAMIN SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 3 West Garden Street Suite 407, Pensacola, FL 32502Office #2: 421 New Karner Road Suite 6, Albany, NY 12205Office #3: 421 New Karner Road Suite 6, Albany, NY 12205Office #4: 3 West Garden Street Suite 407, Pensacola, FL 32502
RIA
BD
CRD#: 7754
PENSACOLA, FL
Current

September 20, 2010 - Present

BENJAMIN SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 3 West Garden Street Suite 407, Pensacola, FL 32502Office #2: 3 West Garden Street Suite 407, Pensacola, FL 32502Office #3: 421 New Karner Road Suite 6, Albany, NY 12205Office #4: 3 West Garden Street Suite 407, Pensacola, FL 32502
RIA
BD
CRD#: 7754
PENSACOLA, FL
Past

November 11, 2010 - September 30, 2011

OBSIDIAN FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 104255
WOODBURY, NY
Past

April 4, 2008 - April 5, 2010

OBSIDIAN FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 104255
WOODBURY, NY
Past

October 1, 2007 - April 4, 2008

WESTROCK ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 114338
WOODBURY, NY
Past

December 11, 2006 - July 16, 2007

FAGENSON & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 1781
NEW YORK, NY
Past

December 21, 2001 - December 12, 2006

EKN FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 113525
WOODBURY, NY
Past

October 22, 2001 - December 21, 2001

EHRENKRANTZ KING NUSSBAUM

BD
CRD#: 31140
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 22, 1999 - October 22, 2001

WEATHERLY SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 11081
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 30, 1999 - September 27, 1999

TASIN & COMPANY, INC.

BD
CRD#: 30709
HAUPPAUGE, NY
Past

September 14, 1998 - April 14, 1999

EGS SECURITIES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 28347
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 23, 1996 - July 13, 1998

A.J. MICHAELS & CO., LTD.

BD
CRD#: 19883
HAUPPAUGE, NY
Past

January 11, 1996 - February 26, 1997

E*TRADE CAPITAL INC.

BD
CRD#: 38800
Past

August 12, 1993 - February 8, 1996

E*TRADE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 29106
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past

December 23, 1992 - August 25, 1993

A.J. MICHAELS & CO., LTD.

BD
CRD#: 19883
HAUPPAUGE, NY
Past

April 19, 1988 - January 11, 1989

MCLAUGHLIN, PIVEN, VOGEL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7404

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 them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
California
(10/7/2014)
RR
Colorado
(3/16/2023)
RR
Connecticut
(10/10/2014)
RR
Florida
(10/9/2014)
IAR
Florida
(8/17/2015)
RR
Georgia
(2/23/2021)
RR
Illinois
(5/23/2012)
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 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
Rhode Island
(11/30/2021)
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)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 11/12/2013
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 9/25/2025
Municipal Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 57TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Securities Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 55
Date: 11/3/1998
Limited Representative-Equity Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 14
Date: 1/2/2023
Compliance Officer Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq Stock Market

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)
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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
12

SEC notice filing (4 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (33 States and Territories)


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Documents


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

Part 2 Brochures

PART 2A FIRM BROCHURE (9/29/2025)

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 Accounts68
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 33,609,905

Disclosures


Regulatory Event1

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Company Information


BENJAMIN SECURITIES, INC.

BENJAMIN SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 7754Pensacola, FL 32502

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