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William W. Straub

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CRD#: 2339610
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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 Watson Straub was a registered financial professional .

William is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1997. William had worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

None

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 26, 2013 - December 14, 2018

BCG SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 70
BRYN MAWR, PA
Past

September 25, 2013 - December 14, 2018

BCG SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 70
CHERRY HILL, NJ
Past

August 1, 2011 - October 4, 2011

GROVE POINT INVESTMENTS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 1763
ARDMORE, PA
Past

January 2, 2003 - September 18, 2009

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
FORT MILL, SC
Past

April 22, 2002 - June 26, 2002

INCAP SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 25401
BALTIMORE, MD
Past

June 26, 1997 - November 20, 2001

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
PURCHASE, NY

Primary Firm SEC Registration

This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
BCG SECURITIES, INC.
BCG SECURITIES, INC.
AC CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | WHITE CLIFF WEALTH MANAGEMENT | WEALTH ADVISORY GROUP | THE KIRWAN COMPANIES, LTD | ROCHONCHOU WEALTH MANAGEMENT | POWERS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PINNACLE PEAK PRIVATE CLIENT GROUP | LANDMARK FINANCIAL PLANNERS, LLC | HADDON PLANNING GROUP | GREY CLIFF WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FREDERICA WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BCG WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BCG SECURITIES, INC. | BALANCED SECURITY PROGRAMS, INC. | ASPEN WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 70 / SEC#: 801-56943, 8-12680

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/4/1999 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Woodbridge district office)

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: 7/18/1997
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 7/9/1997
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 6/25/1997
General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

BCG SECURITIES, INC.
BCG SECURITIES, INC.
AC CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | WHITE CLIFF WEALTH MANAGEMENT | WEALTH ADVISORY GROUP | THE KIRWAN COMPANIES, LTD | ROCHONCHOU WEALTH MANAGEMENT | POWERS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PINNACLE PEAK PRIVATE CLIENT GROUP | LANDMARK FINANCIAL PLANNERS, LLC | HADDON PLANNING GROUP | GREY CLIFF WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FREDERICA WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BCG WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BCG SECURITIES, INC. | BALANCED SECURITY PROGRAMS, INC. | ASPEN WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 70 / SEC#: 801-56943, 8-12680

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/4/1999 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Woodbridge district office)
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Contact information

Main Address
51 Haddonfield Road Suite 210, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002
Mailing Address
51 Haddonfield Road Suite 210, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002
Phone number
(856) 393-1950
Established
Pennsylvania since 09/10/1965
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
55

SEC notice filing (44 States and Territories)

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FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

BCG SECURITIES FIRM BROCHURE (3/10/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
HORACE MANN EDUCATORS CORP.OWNER
GARLATTI, JEFFREYNATIONAL SALES MANAGER5670941
GAYLE, TROY MARSHALLTREASURER5925156
GREENIER, RYAN EDWARDSENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, FINANCE
MICHAEL, LINEA KATESECRETARY5791549
TAYLOR, HOLLEY WATSONCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4171040
TSAI, PHYLLISFINOP7200380

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts1,900
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 740,027,520

Disclosures

Regulatory Event6
Arbitration1

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Company Information

BCG SECURITIES, INC.

BCG SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 70

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