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William E. Bennett

WHITNEY & COMPANY
Rochester, NY 14625
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CRD#: 2363955
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Professional summary


William Edward Bennett is a registered financial advisor currently at WHITNEY & COMPANY located in Rochester, New York.

William is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1993. William has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

September 6, 2021 - Present

WHITNEY & COMPANY

Office #1: 959 Panorama Trail S Suite 190, Rochester, NY 14625
RIA
CRD#: 117307
Rochester, NY
Past

June 17, 1993 - January 5, 2000

THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES

BD
CRD#: 4039
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 17, 1993 - May 20, 2008

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
ROCHESTER, 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".
W&
WHITNEY & COMPANY
W.G. SHAHEEN & ASOCIATES LTD. | WHITNEY & COMPANY | W.G.SHAHEEN & ASSOCIATES,LTD.

CRD#: 117307 / SEC#: 801-60710

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/15/2001 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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

IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
New York
(9/6/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 6/22/1999
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


W&
WHITNEY & COMPANY
W.G. SHAHEEN & ASOCIATES LTD. | WHITNEY & COMPANY | W.G.SHAHEEN & ASSOCIATES,LTD.

CRD#: 117307 / SEC#: 801-60710

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/15/2001 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
959 Panorama Trail S Suite 190, Rochester, NY 14625
Mailing Address
Phone number
(585) 232-6200
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
12

SEC notice filing (14 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

WHITNEY & COMPANY (3/20/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,744
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,150,646,873

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Company Information


WHITNEY & COMPANY

CRD#: 117307Rochester, NY 14625

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