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William G. Gibson

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CRD#: 2381501
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Professional summary

William George Gibson was barred by the FINRA from acting as a broker or investment advisor or otherwise associating with a broker-dealer firm.

William is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1993. Prior to being barred, William had worked at 7 firms, which includes CANTELLA & CO. INC., RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES INC., GLEACHER & COMPANY SECURITIES INC., MILLS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC., EURO-ATLANTIC SECURITIES INC., INTERFIRST CAPITAL CORPORATION, DICKINSON & CO..

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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None

Experience

Past

October 30, 2003 - December 31, 2005

CANTELLA & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 13905
MYRTLE BEACH, SC
Past

February 28, 2000 - November 5, 2003

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6694
ST. PETERSBURG, FL
Past

February 17, 1998 - October 27, 1999

GLEACHER & COMPANY SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 298
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 26, 1997 - February 4, 1999

MILLS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10537
LAKE BLUFF, IL
Past

June 13, 1995 - July 11, 1997

EURO-ATLANTIC SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 21367
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

October 24, 1994 - May 31, 1995

INTERFIRST CAPITAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7659
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

August 24, 1993 - October 27, 1994

DICKINSON & CO.

BD
CRD#: 689
DES MOINES, IA

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 8/19/1999
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 8/30/1993
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 8/23/1993
General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

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CANTELLA & CO., INC.
CANTELLA & CO., INC. | CANTELLA SPECIALIST CORP (CEASED BUSINESS 1/31/2002) | CANTELLA INSURANCE AGENCY, INC.

CRD#: 13905 / SEC#: 801-60841, 8-23904

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Terminated by SEC on 05/14/2023
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Contact information

Main Address
389 Main Street 1st Fl., Malden, MA, 02148
Mailing Address
Phone number
(617) 521-8630
Established
Massachusetts since 05/21/1979
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
March
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
197

FINRA licenses (1 States and Territories)

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Documents

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CANTELLA & CO INC. ADV PART 2A - FIRM BROCHURE (7/8/2022)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
CANTELLA MANAGEMENT CORPORATIONSHAREHOLDER
LANSTEIN, JONATHANDIRECTOR, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4557328
MCEVOY, WILLIAM HADLEYDIRECTOR, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER5240677

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts5,665
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,929,399,963

Disclosures

Regulatory Event19
Civil Event1
Arbitration6
Bond5

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
11/27/2023
Cover Page
Report
11/27/2023
Cover Page
Report

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Company Information

CANTELLA & CO., INC.

CRD#: 13905

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