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William J. Stahl

R.W. SMITH & ASSOCIATES
Avenel, NJ 07001
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CRD#: 2360052
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Professional summary


William Joseph Stahl, who also goes by William Joseph Stahl II, is a registered financial professional currently at R.W. SMITH & ASSOCIATES, LLC located in Avenel, New Jersey.

William is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1993. William has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 52 and Series 53 exams.

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No

Aliases


William Joseph Stahl Ii

Other business activities


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Certified licenses


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Experience


Current

April 7, 2026 - Present

R.W. SMITH & ASSOCIATES, LLC

Office #1: 1030 St. Georges Ave. Suite 304, Avenel, NJ 07001
BD
CRD#: 16605
Avenel, NJ
Past

April 22, 2009 - April 17, 2026

STARK FINANCIAL INDUSTRIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 25169
SECAUCUS, NJ
Past

January 19, 2005 - April 21, 2009

HARTFIELD, TITUS & DONNELLY, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7117
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past

September 29, 2003 - January 21, 2005

MUNICIPAL PARTNERS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 119992
NEW YORK, NY
Past

December 16, 1998 - September 22, 2003

HARTFIELD, TITUS & DONNELLY, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7117
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past

July 25, 1997 - July 13, 1998

TITUS & DONNELLY LLC

BD
CRD#: 7033
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 1, 1996 - July 15, 1997

RAFFERTY CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 23682
GARDEN CITY, NY
Past

June 15, 1994 - November 16, 1995

CANTOR FITZGERALD SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 19660
NEW YORK, NY
Past

December 17, 1993 - November 16, 1995

MINT BROKERS

BD
CRD#: 13681
NEW YORK, NY

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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RR
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.

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RR
New Jersey
(4/14/2026)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


RS
R.W. SMITH & ASSOCIATES, LLC
R.W. SMITH & ASSOCIATES, INC. | R.W. SMITH & ASSOCIATES, LLC

CRD#: 16605 / SEC#: , 8-34240

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


Main Address
111 Town Square Place Ste 1500, Jersey City, NJ 07310
Mailing Address
111 Town Square Place Ste 1500, Jersey City, NJ 07310
Phone number
(201) 716-5150
Established
New Jersey since 05/12/2014
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
April
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (6 States and Territories)


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Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
TOWN SQUARE HOLDING, LLCMANAGING MEMBER
FERRERI, CHRISTOPHER CHARLESPRESIDENT1677406
GEORGE, MICHAEL THEODOREFINOP1265239
PURPORA, RONALD ANTHONYDIRECTOR1665726
RASMUSSEN, DENIEN LYNNCOO, CCO1008607
SMITH, EDWARD JOHNOWNER4161601

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Company Information


R.W. SMITH & ASSOCIATES, LLC

CRD#: 16605Avenel, NJ 07001

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