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William M. Hall

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CRD#: 2113256
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Professional summary


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William Michael Hall was a registered financial professional .

William is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1991. William had worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

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.
1) RECEIVE RENEWALS FROM HEALTH (CARELINK WV, MOUNTAIN STATE BCBS, AFLAC)AND LIFE INSURANCE POLICIES (AIG, PRUDENTIAL) SOLD PREVIOUSLY; 2) ADVANTAGE COLDWELL BANKER - NOT INV REL; HURRICANE, WV; REAL ESTATE SALES AGENT; 20 HRS/MTH, 20 HRS/MONTH DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 3) PR PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH - NOT INV RELATED; BARBOURSVILLE, WV; PASTOR; SINCE 06/01/2013; 20 HRS/MONTH, 0 HRS/MONTH DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 4) HALLASON GROUP - NOT INV RELATED; NITRO, WV; INSURANCE SALES, PRIMARILY PROPERTY AND CASUALTY; SINCE 06/07/2013; 0 HRS/MONTH, 0 HRS/MONTH DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 5) HALLASON FINANCIAL SERVICES, DBA NAME FOR FINANCIAL PRACTICE - INV RELATED; NITRO, WV; FINANCIAL SERVICES; OWNER; SINCE 06/28/2013; 160 HRS/MONTH, 160 HRS/MONTH DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 6) FIXED INSURANCE WITH VARIOUS COMPANIES, INVESTMENT RELATED, SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION, FIXED INSURANCE, START DATE: 2017, INSURANCE AGENT , APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: VARIES, APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: VARIES, SELLS, ANNUITIES: 7) HALLISON DEVELOPMENT CORP., NOT INVESTMENT RELATED, 3010 SUITE A, WINFIELD WV, 25213, REAL ESTATE, STARTED 1/2017, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER, APX 5 HOURS PER WEEK, MAY BE DURING TRADING HOURS, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: OWNER OF RESIDENTIAL RENTAL PROPERTY 8) 1ST AVE STRATEGIES, NOT INVESTMENT RELATED, SAME AS RESIDENTIAL LOCATION, POLITICAL, STARTED 04/2021, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: POLITICAL CONSULTANT, APX 5 HOURS PER WEEK, MAY BE DURING TRADING HOURS, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: CONSULTING WITH PEOPLE OF FIRMS THAT NEED HELP NAVIGATING THE POLITICAL PROCESS AND FACILITATING INTRODUCTIONS; 9) STATE OF WV INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT BOARD, NOT INVESTMENT RELATED, 500 VIRGINIA ST, EST, STE 200, CHARLESTON, WV, 25301, PENSION OVERSIGHT, STARTED 04/2021, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: BOARD MEMBER, LESS THAN ONE HOUR PER WEEK, MAY BE DURING TRADING HOURS, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: HIRE DIRECTOR, RECEIVE AND FACILITATE DISTRIBUTION OF PENSION ACTIVITY REPORTS. NOT INVOLVED IN INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT; 10) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: DIESEL DRILLING CORP ; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: 3101 STATE ROUTE 34 WINFIELD, WV 25213; NATURE OF BUSINESS: CONSTRUCTION COMPANY ; START DATE: 9/2020; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: SECRETARY; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: VARIES; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: VARIES; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: ATTEND BOARD MEETINGS, RECORD AND MAINTAIN MEETING MINUTES;

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

February 28, 2012 - December 31, 2023

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 105644
HURRICANE, WV
Past

February 21, 2012 - December 31, 2023

CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC

BD
CRD#: 10358
HURRICANE, WV
Past

April 26, 2011 - February 24, 2012

NATIONAL PLANNING CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 29604
SOUTH CHARLESTON, WV
Past

November 5, 2008 - February 24, 2012

NATIONAL PLANNING CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 29604
SOUTH CHARLESTON, WV
Past

October 31, 2005 - October 30, 2008

OSAIC SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 133763
SOUTH CHARLESTON, WV
Past

August 31, 1993 - October 31, 2005

SUNAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 20068
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

February 25, 1991 - September 14, 1993

THE O.N. EQUITY SALES COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 2936
CINCINNATI, OH

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
CETERA ADVISOR NETWORKS | TERRA FINANCIAL PLANNING GROUP LTD | GENWORTH FINANCIAL ADVISERS CORPORATION | FIRST ALLIED ADVISORY SERVICES | CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC | CETERA ADVISORS

CRD#: 105644 / SEC#: 801-20406

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/13/1984 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 4/15/2011
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


CI
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
CETERA ADVISOR NETWORKS | TERRA FINANCIAL PLANNING GROUP LTD | GENWORTH FINANCIAL ADVISERS CORPORATION | FIRST ALLIED ADVISORY SERVICES | CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC | CETERA ADVISORS

CRD#: 105644 / SEC#: 801-20406

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/13/1984 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
1450 American Lane 6th Floor, Suite 650, Schaumburg, IL 60173-2096
Mailing Address
Phone number
(310) 257-7880
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
7,705

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts584,487
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 163,792,814,520

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
10/27/2025
Cover Page
12/13/2024
09/26/2023
11/18/2022

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Company Information


CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

CRD#: 105644

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