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William J. Spector

PACIFIC SELECT DISTRIBUTORS
Newport Beach, CA 92660
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CRD#: 2250364
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Professional summary


William Jeffrey Spector is a registered financial professional currently at PACIFIC SELECT DISTRIBUTORS, LLC located in Newport Beach, California.

William is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1992. William has worked at 19 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
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Aliases


None

Other business activities


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

November 15, 2019 - Present

PACIFIC SELECT DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

Office #1: 700 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660
BD
CRD#: 4452
Newport Beach, CA
Past

February 20, 2019 - May 14, 2019

PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS

BD
CRD#: 35747
Newport Beach, CA
Past

February 5, 2019 - May 3, 2019

MIRAMONTES CAPITAL, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 264786
Newport Beach, CA
Past

September 26, 2016 - January 18, 2018

ALLSTATE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 18272
LAGUNA BEACH, CA
Past

May 2, 2014 - September 20, 2016

NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 5167
IRVINE, CA
Past

August 5, 2009 - May 16, 2012

STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 793
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA
Past

August 5, 2009 - May 16, 2012

STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 793
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA
Past

January 20, 2009 - July 23, 2009

EDWARD JONES

RIA
CRD#: 250
LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA
Past

January 5, 2009 - July 23, 2009

EDWARD JONES

BD
CRD#: 250
LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA
Past

February 21, 2007 - October 15, 2008

VP DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 3036
HARTFORD, CT
Past

November 14, 2003 - October 16, 2006

LINCOLN FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 145
RADNOR, PA
Past

July 8, 2003 - November 14, 2003

THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 2580
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

July 8, 2003 - November 15, 2003

OSAIC FA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3978
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

March 16, 2001 - October 31, 2002

ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14549
NASHVILLE, TN
Past

May 22, 2000 - October 12, 2000

VOYA INVESTMENTS DISTRIBUTOR, LLC

BD
CRD#: 37886
WINDSOR, CT
Past

October 8, 1998 - June 6, 2000

VOYA FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 34815
WINDSOR, CT
Past

April 4, 1997 - September 25, 1998

PACIFIC SELECT DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 4452
NEWPORT BEACH, CA
Past

May 13, 1996 - February 21, 1997

GLENFED BROKERAGE SERVICES

BD
CRD#: 13648
GLENDALE, CA
Past

February 23, 1996 - May 15, 1996

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4095
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 23, 1996 - May 15, 1996

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
SPRINGFIELD, MA
Past

April 3, 1993 - August 31, 1995

SUNAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 20068
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

September 15, 1992 - March 9, 1993

ASTRA FUND DISTRIBUTORS CORP.

BD
CRD#: 6930
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

June 22, 1992 - August 31, 1992

SUNAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 20068
PHOENIX, AZ

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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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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Alaska
(1/3/2024)
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Arizona
(1/3/2024)
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California
(11/15/2019)
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Colorado
(1/3/2024)
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Hawaii
(1/3/2024)
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Idaho
(1/3/2024)
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Montana
(1/3/2024)
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Nevada
(1/3/2024)
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New Mexico
(1/3/2024)
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Oregon
(1/3/2024)
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Utah
(1/3/2024)
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Washington
(1/3/2024)
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Wyoming
(1/3/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 1/13/2009
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


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PACIFIC SELECT DISTRIBUTORS, LLC
PACIFIC EQUITY SALES COMPANY | PACIFIC SELECT DISTRIBUTORS, LLC | PACIFIC SELECT DISTRIBUTORS, INC. | PACIFIC SECURITIES | PACIFIC MUTUAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC. | PACIFIC MUTUAL DISTRIBURTORS, INC.

CRD#: 4452 / SEC#: , 8-15264

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


Main Address
700 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660-6397
Mailing Address
700 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660-6397
Phone number
(949) 219-6579
Established
Delaware since 01/01/2015
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
PACIFIC LIFE INSURANCE COMPANYPARENT OF APPLICANT
DARE, BARBARA ALYCEVICE PRESIDENT5074108
KISSEL, GEOFFREY PCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER7499710
LA ROQUE, SUZANNE MARIEASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4222767
SMITH, TREVOR TIMOTHYVICE PRESIDENT, PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER, PRINCIPAL OPERATING OFFICER4844953
YAMAUCHI, STARLA CHINVICE PRESIDENT, CORPORATE SECRETARY7721024

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Company Information


PACIFIC SELECT DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

CRD#: 4452Newport Beach, CA 92660

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