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William W. Edwards

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CRD#: 2479629
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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 Wallace Edwards III, who also goes by William Wallace III Edwards, was a registered financial professional .

William is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1994. William had worked at 13 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, SIE, Series 7, Series 4, Series 53 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


William Wallace Iii Edwards

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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None

Experience


Past

February 5, 2015 - March 20, 2015

OSAIC INSTITUTIONS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 35371
Fort Mill, SC
Past

February 4, 2015 - March 20, 2015

OSAIC INSTITUTIONS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 35371
Fort Mill, SC
Past

May 12, 2008 - October 15, 2014

INVESTMENT PROFESSIONALS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 30184
SAN ANTONIO, TX
Past

May 12, 2008 - October 15, 2014

INVESTMENT PROFESSIONALS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 30184
SAN ANTONIO, TX
Past

July 29, 2003 - May 1, 2008

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6363
HOUSTON, TX
Past

July 21, 2003 - July 3, 2006

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

July 21, 2003 - May 1, 2008

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
HOUSTON, TX
Past

February 7, 2003 - February 24, 2003

VSR FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 14503
OVERLAND PK, KS
Past

June 10, 2002 - February 7, 2003

THE MASTERS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 108432
PLANO, TX
Past

June 7, 2002 - February 24, 2003

VSR FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14503
OVERLAND PARK, KS
Past

March 26, 2002 - June 26, 2002

RUSHMORE SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 8392
DALLAS, TX
Past

December 21, 2000 - January 31, 2002

TRANSAMERICA CAPITAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 8217
DENVER, CO
Past

June 6, 2000 - October 25, 2000

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

June 6, 2000 - October 25, 2000

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

October 27, 1999 - May 2, 2000

NYLIFE DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 35350
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past

October 14, 1999 - May 2, 2000

NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 5167
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 3, 1998 - November 9, 1998

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 26, 1994 - March 2, 1995

H.J. MEYERS & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 15609
ROCHESTER, NY
Past

April 20, 1994 - September 2, 1994

MERIDIAN SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16468

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".
OI
OSAIC INSTITUTIONS, INC.
CONNECTICUT ASSOCIATION SECURITIES, INC. | OSAIC INSTITUTIONS, INC. | INFINEX INVESTMENTS, INC.

CRD#: 35371 / SEC#: 801-67242, 8-46661

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/2/2006 Approved)
Connecticut
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/22/2006 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/22/2006 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/22/2006 Terminated)
Maine
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/7/2006 Terminated)
Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/23/2007 Terminated)
New Hampshire
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/22/2006 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/22/2006 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/22/2006 Terminated)
Rhode Island
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/22/2006 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Boston district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 6/22/1998
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


OI
OSAIC INSTITUTIONS, INC.
CONNECTICUT ASSOCIATION SECURITIES, INC. | OSAIC INSTITUTIONS, INC. | INFINEX INVESTMENTS, INC.

CRD#: 35371 / SEC#: 801-67242, 8-46661

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/2/2006 Approved)
Connecticut
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/22/2006 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/22/2006 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/22/2006 Terminated)
Maine
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/7/2006 Terminated)
Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/23/2007 Terminated)
New Hampshire
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/22/2006 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/22/2006 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/22/2006 Terminated)
Rhode Island
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/22/2006 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Boston district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
538 Preston Avenue, Meriden, CT 06450-4858
Mailing Address
538 Preston Avenue, Meriden, CT 06450-4858
Phone number
(203) 599-6000
Established
Connecticut since 04/07/1993
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
630

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


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

Part 2 Brochures

ADV 2A (3/31/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
OSAIC INSTITUTIONS HOLDINGS, INC.HOLDING COMPANY
AMARANTE, STEPHEN PAULPRESIDENT, CEO AND DIRECTOR3165067
CORNICK, GREGORY ALLENDIRECTOR3132991
HAMMOND, DORI JAMILLECHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER3259012
MITCHELL, CHRISTOPHER MILLSCORPORATE TREASURER, FINANCIAL AND OPERATIONS PRINCIPAL2420144
PRICE, JAMES DALECHAIRMAN1243224
SCHLUETER, MATTHEW ADAMDIRECTOR AND EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT OPERATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS2627931

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts8,779
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 4,024,448,971

Disclosures


Regulatory Event8

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Company Information


OSAIC INSTITUTIONS, INC.

CRD#: 35371

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