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William J. Boarts

FEDERATED SECURITIES
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779
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CRD#: 1818845
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Professional summary


William James Boarts, who also goes by William J Boarts, is a registered financial professional currently at FEDERATED SECURITIES CORP. located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

William is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1988. William has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


William J Boarts

Other business activities


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Certified licenses


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Experience


Current

September 28, 2004 - Present

FEDERATED SECURITIES CORP.

Office #1: 1001 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779
RIA
BD
CRD#: 5009
Pittsburgh, PA
Past

January 7, 2003 - September 9, 2004

NEWEDGE SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10674
PITTSBURGH, PA
Past

October 16, 2000 - January 6, 2003

THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 2580
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

October 16, 2000 - January 6, 2003

OSAIC FA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3978
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

June 23, 1994 - July 20, 2000

MISSIONSQUARE INVESTMENT SERVICES

BD
CRD#: 23189
WASHINGTON, DC
Past

June 9, 1988 - May 31, 1994

JOHN HANCOCK MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 5181
BOSTON, MA
Past

June 9, 1988 - May 31, 1994

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 468
BOSTON, 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".
FS
FEDERATED SECURITIES CORP.
FEDERATED SECURITIES CORP.

CRD#: 5009 / SEC#: 801-70438, 8-15561

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/17/2009 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Philadelphia 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
Alabama
(5/18/2015)
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Alaska
(6/29/2007)
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Arizona
(6/22/2015)
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Arkansas
(6/22/2015)
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California
(11/8/2006)
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Colorado
(6/22/2015)
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Connecticut
(11/16/2005)
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Delaware
(11/16/2005)
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District of Columbia
(6/22/2015)
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Florida
(5/18/2015)
RR
Georgia
(5/18/2015)
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Hawaii
(6/22/2015)
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Idaho
(11/8/2006)
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Illinois
(11/16/2005)
RR
Indiana
(11/16/2005)
RR
Iowa
(11/16/2005)
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Kansas
(6/22/2015)
RR
Kentucky
(1/16/2009)
RR
Louisiana
(6/22/2015)
RR
Maine
(11/16/2005)
RR
Maryland
(11/16/2005)
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Massachusetts
(11/16/2005)
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Michigan
(11/16/2005)
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Minnesota
(11/16/2005)
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Mississippi
(6/22/2015)
RR
Missouri
(8/10/2009)
RR
Montana
(11/8/2006)
RR
Nebraska
(11/16/2005)
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Nevada
(6/22/2015)
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New Hampshire
(11/16/2005)
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New Jersey
(11/16/2005)
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New Mexico
(6/22/2015)
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New York
(11/16/2005)
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North Carolina
(4/3/2012)
RR
North Dakota
(11/16/2005)
RR
Ohio
(11/17/2005)
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Oklahoma
(6/22/2015)
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Oregon
(11/8/2006)
RR
Pennsylvania
(9/28/2004)
RR
Puerto Rico
(1/26/2006)
RR
Rhode Island
(11/16/2005)
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South Carolina
(5/18/2015)
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South Dakota
(11/16/2005)
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Tennessee
(6/22/2015)
RR
Texas
(6/22/2015)
RR
Utah
(11/8/2006)
RR
Vermont
(11/16/2005)
RR
Virginia
(6/22/2015)
RR
Washington
(11/8/2006)
RR
West Virginia
(5/2/2006)
RR
Wisconsin
(11/16/2005)
RR
Wyoming
(11/8/2006)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 8/1/1988
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


FS
FEDERATED SECURITIES CORP.
FEDERATED SECURITIES CORP.

CRD#: 5009 / SEC#: 801-70438, 8-15561

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/17/2009 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Philadelphia district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
1001 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779
Mailing Address
1001 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779
Phone number
(412) 288-1900
Established
Pennsylvania since 11/14/1969
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees
300

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Latest Form ADV

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
FII HOLDINGS, INC.OWNER
ARONSOHN, JEFF DAVIS JRCOMPLIANCE OFFICER5414359
BURKE, BRYAN MARKHAMEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT2659959
DONAHUE, THOMAS ROBERTEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND DIRECTOR2766434
EISENBRANDT, PETER WILLIAMEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT1676319
FAVERO, AUTUMN LYNNASSISTANT TREASURER, FINANCIAL OPERATIONS OFFICER AND PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER7844158
GERMAIN, PETER JOSEPHDIRECTOR/VICE PRESIDENT4152014
MOORE, KARY ANNESECRETARY5989808
NOVAK, RICHARD ANTHONYTREASURER2901271
RONAYNE, BRIAN SEANEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT2158279
SENCHAK, FRANK CARLDIRECTOR6683477
UHLMAN, PAUL ADAMDIRECTOR AND PRESIDENT2043674
VAN METER, STEPHEN PAULCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER6020413

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Company Information


FEDERATED SECURITIES CORP.

CRD#: 5009Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779

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