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William M. Ether

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CRD#: 2333948
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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 Michael Ether, CFP®, who also goes by Bill Ether, was a registered financial professional .

William is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1993. William had worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 24 and Series 26 exams.

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Aliases

Bill Ether

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.

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Certified Financial Planner

Experience

Past

April 22, 2016 - June 20, 2017

RETIREONE INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 269923
NOVI, MI
Past

March 22, 2016 - June 20, 2017

EDELMAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 113299
NOVI, MI
Past

March 15, 2016 - April 22, 2016

SANDERS MORRIS LLC

BD
CRD#: 20580
NOVI, MI
Past

September 20, 2007 - February 5, 2016

TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 20472
EAST LANSING, MI
Past

October 19, 1999 - February 5, 2016

TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 20472
EAST LANSING, MI
Past

February 28, 1997 - September 20, 1999

TEACHERS PERSONAL INVESTORS SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 36130
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 20, 1996 - May 1, 1997

JOHN HANCOCK MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 5181
BOSTON, MA
Past

November 20, 1996 - June 27, 1997

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 468
BOSTON, MA
Past

April 5, 1994 - November 25, 1994

CONSECO SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 29367
CARMEL, IN
Past

July 15, 1993 - February 1, 1994

PFS INVESTMENTS INC.

BD
CRD#: 10111
DULUTH, GA

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 9/19/2007
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 8/23/1993
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 6/20/2017
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 7/18/2006
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 7/14/1993
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 5/18/2007
General Securities Principal Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 26
Date: 2/1/2000
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Principal Examination

Current Firm

RI
RETIREONE INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC
EF LEGACY SECURITIES, LLC | RETIREONE INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 269923 / SEC#: , 8-69640

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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Contact information

Main Address
222 South 1st Street, Suite 600, Louisville, KY 40202
Mailing Address
222 South 1st Street, Suite 600, Louisville, KY 40202
Phone number
(877) 575-2742
Established
Delaware since 05/05/2015
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
RETIREONE, INC.OWNER
GILMAN, ROBERT CRAIGFINOP, PFO1738412
GRAY, LEVEN RAINEYCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER707493
MERCIER, EDWARD JAMESCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER1370339

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Company Information

RETIREONE INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 269923

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