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William J. Kearns
WELLS FARGO SECURITIES
New York, NY 10001
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CRD#: 2127701
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Professional summary
William J Kearns, who also goes by Bill Kearns, William Joesph Kearns Jr, William Joesph Kearns, William Joseph Kearns Jr, is a registered financial professional currently at WELLS FARGO SECURITIES, LLC located in New York, New York and WELLS FARGO PRIME SERVICES, LLC located in New York, New York.
William is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1991. William has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 22TO, Series 6TO, Series 82TO, Series 52TO, Series 57TO, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 26, Series 39, Series 14 and Series 24 exams.
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No
Aliases
Bill Kearns | William Joesph Kearns Jr | William Joesph Kearns | William Joseph Kearns Jr
Other business activities
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The advisor shows no other business activity.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
January 27, 2016 - Present
WELLS FARGO SECURITIES, LLC
Office #1: 500 W 33rd St 30 Hudson Yards, New York, NY 10001Office #2: 194 S Wood Ave, Iselin, NJ 08830BD
CRD#: 126292
New York, NY
Current
March 29, 2023 - Present
WELLS FARGO PRIME SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 500 W 33rd St 30 Hudson Yards, New York, NY 10001BD
CRD#: 133068
New York, NY
Past
November 17, 2020 - December 1, 2020
WELLS FARGO PRIME SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 133068
New York, NY
Past
October 1, 2013 - November 9, 2017
WELLS FARGO PRIME SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 133068
NEW YORK, NY
Past
September 18, 2007 - September 18, 2013
DEUTSCHE BANK SECURITIES INC.
BD
CRD#: 2525
NEW YORK, NY
Past
December 5, 2003 - August 29, 2007
UBS SECURITIES LLC
BD
CRD#: 7654
NEW YORK, NY
Past
March 1, 2002 - December 5, 2003
ABN AMRO INCORPORATED
BD
CRD#: 15776
STAMFORD, CT
Past
December 7, 1995 - March 1, 2002
ABN AMRO SECURITIES LLC
BD
CRD#: 6540
NEW YORK, NY
Past
January 27, 1994 - October 27, 1995
PERSHING LLC
BD
CRD#: 7560
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past
May 12, 1992 - January 1, 1994
MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.
BD
CRD#: 7556
PURCHASE, NY
Past
June 12, 1991 - April 27, 1992
IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past
June 12, 1991 - April 27, 1992
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
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
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Alabama(11/15/2017)
RR
Alaska(11/15/2017)
RR
Arizona(11/15/2017)
RR
Arkansas(11/15/2017)
RR
California(11/15/2017)
RR
Colorado(11/15/2017)
RR
Connecticut(11/15/2017)
RR
Delaware(11/15/2017)
RR
District of Columbia(11/15/2017)
RR
Florida(11/15/2017)
RR
Georgia(11/15/2017)
RR
Hawaii(11/15/2017)
RR
Idaho(11/15/2017)
RR
Illinois(11/15/2017)
RR
Indiana(11/15/2017)
RR
Iowa(11/15/2017)
RR
Kansas(11/15/2017)
RR
Kentucky(11/15/2017)
RR
Louisiana(11/15/2017)
RR
Maine(11/15/2017)
RR
Maryland(11/15/2017)
RR
Massachusetts(11/15/2017)
RR
Michigan(11/15/2017)
RR
Minnesota(11/15/2017)
RR
Mississippi(11/15/2017)
RR
Missouri(11/15/2017)
RR
Montana(11/15/2017)
RR
Nebraska(11/15/2017)
RR
Nevada(11/15/2017)
RR
New Hampshire(11/15/2017)
RR
New Jersey(11/15/2017)
RR
New Mexico(11/15/2017)
RR
New York(11/15/2017)
RR
North Carolina(11/15/2017)
RR
North Dakota(11/15/2017)
RR
Ohio(11/15/2017)
RR
Oklahoma(11/15/2017)
RR
Oregon(11/15/2017)
RR
Pennsylvania(11/15/2017)
RR
Puerto Rico(3/29/2023)
RR
Rhode Island(11/15/2017)
RR
South Carolina(11/15/2017)
RR
South Dakota(11/15/2017)
RR
Tennessee(11/15/2017)
RR
Texas(11/15/2017)
RR
Utah(11/15/2017)
RR
Vermont(11/15/2017)
RR
Virgin Islands(3/29/2023)
RR
Virginia(11/15/2017)
RR
Washington(11/15/2017)
RR
West Virginia(11/15/2017)
RR
Wisconsin(11/15/2017)
RR
Wyoming(11/15/2017)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 22TO
Date: 3/29/2023
Direct Participation Programs Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 3/29/2023
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 82TO
Date: 3/29/2023
Limited Representative-Private Securities OfferingsGeneral Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 3/29/2023
Municipal Securities Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 57TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Securities Trader ExamGeneral Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
24X National Exchange LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
BOX Exchange LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
Cboe BYX Exchange, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Cboe C2 Exchange, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Cboe EDGA Exchange, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Cboe EDGX Exchange, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Cboe Exchange, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
SRO Registrations
RR
Investors' Exchange LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
Long-Term Stock Exchange, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
MEMX LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
MIAX Emerald, LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
MIAX PEARL, LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
MIAX Sapphire
SRO Registrations
RR
Miami International Securities Exchange, LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
NYSE American LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
NYSE Arca, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
NYSE National, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
NYSE Texas, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq BX, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq GEMX, LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq ISE, LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq MRX, LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq PHLX LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq Stock Market
SRO Registrations
RR
New York Stock Exchange
Current Firm
WF
WELLS FARGO PRIME SERVICES, LLC
MERLIN SECURITIES, LLC | WELLS FARGO PRIME SERVICES, LLC | WELLS FARGO CORPORATE AND/& INVESTMENT BANKING
CRD#: 133068 / SEC#: , 8-66677
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (San Francisco district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
333 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94105
Mailing Address
333 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94105
Phone number
(212) 822-4800
Established
Delaware since 02/26/2004
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)
Documents
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| EVEREN CAPITAL CORPORATION | OWNER | |
| CONNOR, TIMOTHY MICHAEL | PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER | 8157713 |
| HALL, JEFFREY | CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER | 5292396 |
| KEARNS, WILLIAM J | MANAGER | 2127701 |
| LANGIS, DARREN JOSEPH | MANAGER | 2781108 |
| LEONE, JOHN | MANAGER | 7164476 |
| MCCOOEY, EAMON PATRICK | CEO, PRESIDENT, MANAGER | 1762536 |
| RILEY, MICHAEL FRANCIS | MANAGER | 4165280 |
| YI, SCOTT HUN | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 3152646 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 4 |
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