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William A. Owen

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CRD#: 2224625
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

William Arthur Owen, who also goes by Bill Owen, William A Owen, was a registered financial professional .

William is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1992. William had worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 79TO, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Bill Owen | William A Owen

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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Experience


Past

September 28, 2016 - May 7, 2021

GCMI SECURITIES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 139520
IRVINE, CA
Past

February 26, 2016 - September 26, 2016

ASCENDIANT CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 152912
JUPITER, FL
Past

June 4, 2014 - May 15, 2015

HUNTER WISE SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 104193
IRVINE, CA
Past

June 15, 2011 - April 29, 2014

ASCENDIANT CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 152912
JUPITER, FL
Past

March 23, 2009 - January 30, 2012

HUNTER WISE SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 104193
IRVINE, CA
Past

July 9, 1999 - January 18, 2000

E*OFFERING

BD
CRD#: 36717
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

May 18, 1992 - October 13, 1998

ROTH CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 15407
NEWPORT BEACH, CA

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 3/30/2009
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 79TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


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GCMI SECURITIES CORP.
GCMI SECURITIES CORP.

CRD#: 139520 / SEC#: , 8-67225

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Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Los Angeles district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
19200 Von Karman Avenue Suite 210, Irvine, CA 92612
Mailing Address
19200 Von Karman Avenue Suite 210, Irvine, CA 92612
Phone number
(949) 252-4600
Established
California since 12/14/2005
Firm type
Other Types of Legal Formation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (1 States and Territories)


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Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
GLOBAL CAPITAL MARKETS, INC.PARENT COMPANY
HOLMES, STEPHEN GARYPRESIDENT/CCO5089576
TARRA, SCOTT PATRICKFINOP/POO/PFO4593965
WILSER, MARK STEPHENVICE PRESIDENT/PRINCIPAL5089578

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Company Information


GCMI SECURITIES CORP.

CRD#: 139520

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