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William A. Nichols

PUREFI WEALTH
Greenwich, CT
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CRD#: 2046111
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Professional summary


William Allen Nichols, who also goes by William A Nichols, is a registered financial advisor currently at PUREFI WEALTH, LLC located in Greenwich, Connecticut.

William is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1990. William has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 55, Series 7, Series 3 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


William A Nichols

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
KINGSTON HEALTHCARE, NOT INV RELATED, TOLEDO, OH, BOARD MEMBER, 1 HOUR PER MONTH/0 DURING TRADING, DUTIES: ATTEND MEETINGS RENTAL PROPERTY; INV. RELATED; EAST HAMPTON, NY; OWNER; START DATE 8/2017; 2 HRS PER MONTH; 0 HRS DURING TRADING.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Current

April 22, 2024 - Present

PUREFI WEALTH, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 328459
Greenwich, CT
Past

July 12, 2017 - January 30, 2024

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
GREENWICH, CT
Past

June 20, 2017 - January 30, 2024

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
GREENWICH, CT
Past

December 15, 2009 - October 6, 2016

CANTOR FITZGERALD & CO.

BD
CRD#: 134
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 4, 2008 - December 4, 2009

PALI CAPITAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 117783
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 16, 2002 - June 17, 2008

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 79
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 10, 2000 - October 16, 2001

CREDIT SUISSE SECURITIES (USA) LLC

BD
CRD#: 816
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 31, 1997 - October 29, 1997

ELECTRONIC TRADING GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 37453
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 26, 1995 - January 15, 1997

GOLDMAN SACHS & CO. LLC

BD
CRD#: 361
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 22, 1990 - May 31, 1995

S.G. WARBURG & CO. INC.

BD
CRD#: 1483
NEW YORK, NY

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".
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PUREFI WEALTH, LLC
PUREFI WEALTH PARTNERS | PUREFI WEALTH, LLC

CRD#: 328459 / SEC#: 801-128976

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/30/2023 Approved)

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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Connecticut
(4/22/2024)
IAR
Massachusetts
(5/1/2024)
IAR
New York
(5/1/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 7/12/2017
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 55
Date: 4/24/2000
Limited Representative-Equity Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


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PUREFI WEALTH, LLC
PUREFI WEALTH PARTNERS | PUREFI WEALTH, LLC

CRD#: 328459 / SEC#: 801-128976

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/30/2023 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
10 Post Office Square Suite 710, Boston, MA 02109
Mailing Address
Phone number
(617) 488-9320
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
7

SEC notice filing (7 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

PUREFI ADV BROCHURE (6/17/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts334
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 262,472,650

Red Flags


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Company Information


PUREFI WEALTH, LLC

CRD#: 328459Greenwich, CT

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