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William Edward Jacobs

CFP®
SHAYNE & JACOBS
NASHVILLE, TN
·CRD# 2070775·36 years experience

Professional Summary

William Edward Jacobs, CFP®, who also goes by William E Jacobs, is a registered financial advisor currently at SHAYNE & JACOBS, LLC located in Nashville, Tennessee. William is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1990. William has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63 and Series 7 exams.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

William E Jacobs

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial PlannerSince 2010

Years of Experience

36 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

SHAYNE & JACOBS, LLC·CRD# 109423
RIA
4015 Hillsboro Pike Suite 203, Nashville, TN 37215-2776
September 11, 2023 - Present
ASHLEE PATTEN GROUP, LLC·CRD# 167675
RIA
Chattanooga, TN
August 24, 2015 - March 5, 2020
THE PATTEN GROUP, INC.·CRD# 168255
RIA
Nashville, TN
April 13, 2015 - July 28, 2023
JACOBS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC·CRD# 141247
RIA
Nashville, TN
July 18, 2006 - December 14, 2023
HARRIS ASSOCIATES SECURITIES L.P.·CRD# 6959
BD
Chicago, IL
December 13, 1993 - August 9, 2006
TRUIST SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 6271
BD
Atlanta, GA
August 2, 1990 - February 18, 1992

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Current Firm

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SHAYNE & JACOBS, LLC

SHAYNE & CO LLC | SHAYNE & JACOBS, LLC

CRD#: 109423 / SEC#: 801-56424
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/9/1999 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

4015 Hillsboro Pike Suite 203, Nashville, TN 37215-2776

Phone Number

(615) 250-1600

# of Employees

5

SEC notice filing (5 States and Territories)

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

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2 03-26-2026 (3/27/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

231

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$429,492,868

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Other business activities

Information obtained from regulatory filings. Advisors can request corrections through their firm or regulator.

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.

MR. JACOBS IS ALSO PRESIDENT AND CHIEF MANAGER OF OUR WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARY, JACOBS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC.

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Primary Firm SEC Registration

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SHAYNE & JACOBS, LLC

SHAYNE & CO LLC | SHAYNE & JACOBS, LLC

CRD#: 109423 / SEC#: 801-56424
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/9/1999 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.
IAR
Tennessee
(9/11/2023)

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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 Oct 1994About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Aug 1990About the Series 63 exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Aug 1990About the Series 7 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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