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William R. Karlin
WEALTHSPIRE RETIREMENT ADVISORY
Bethesda, MD 20817
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CRD#: 2154508
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Professional summary
William Ross Karlin is a registered financial advisor currently at WEALTHSPIRE RETIREMENT ADVISORY located in Bethesda, Maryland.
William is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1992. William has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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I refer group benefits, retirement plans and life insurance sales to others within The Meltzer Group. Start Date: 10/1/1990 Hours per month: 11% - 20% (17 - 32 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 91% - 100% (127 - 140 hours) Duties: Mostly I handle P & C leads from The Meltzer Group and place the business with NFP P & C.
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
November 3, 2023 - Present
WEALTHSPIRE RETIREMENT ADVISORY
Office #1: 6500 Rock Spring Drive Suite 410, Bethesda, MD 20817RIA
CRD#: 121254
Bethesda, MD
Past
January 17, 2023 - October 31, 2023
WEALTHSPIRE RETIREMENT ADVISORY
RIA
CRD#: 121254
ALISO VIEJO, CA
Past
April 19, 2016 - August 16, 2022
KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 283330
BETHESDA, MD
Past
November 22, 2011 - September 22, 2016
KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 42046
BETHESDA, MD
Past
August 30, 2010 - March 31, 2017
KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 42046
BETHESDA, MD
Past
February 3, 1992 - September 3, 2010
MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 10409
BETHESDA, MD
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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WEALTHSPIRE RETIREMENT ADVISORY
401 (K) ADVISORS | WEALTHSPIRE RETIREMENT, LLC | WEALTHSPIRE RETIREMENT ADVISORY | SST BENEFITS AND CONSULTING SERVICES LLC | NFP RETIREMENT INC. | NFP RETIREMENT | FIDUCIARYPATH | FIDUCIARY FIRST, LLC | ACCELERATE RETIREMENT | 403(B) ADVISORS | 401(K) INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC. | 401(K) ADVISORS, INC. | 401(K) ADVISORS INC. | 401 (K) ADVISORS, INC.
CRD#: 121254 / SEC#: 801-66107
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/31/2006 Approved)California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/9/2006 Terminated)State Registrations and Notice Filings
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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
Texas(11/3/2023)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Current Firm
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WEALTHSPIRE RETIREMENT ADVISORY
401 (K) ADVISORS | WEALTHSPIRE RETIREMENT, LLC | WEALTHSPIRE RETIREMENT ADVISORY | SST BENEFITS AND CONSULTING SERVICES LLC | NFP RETIREMENT INC. | NFP RETIREMENT | FIDUCIARYPATH | FIDUCIARY FIRST, LLC | ACCELERATE RETIREMENT | 403(B) ADVISORS | 401(K) INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC. | 401(K) ADVISORS, INC. | 401(K) ADVISORS INC. | 401 (K) ADVISORS, INC.
CRD#: 121254 / SEC#: 801-66107
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/31/2006 Approved)California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/9/2006 Terminated)Upgrade to AdvisorCheck Premium
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Contact information
Main Address
120 Vantis Suite 400, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
Mailing Address
Phone number
(949) 460-9898
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
240
SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)
Documents
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 9,394 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 118,031,461,765 |
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