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William E. Baumgart

AMERICAN DISCOVERY ADVISORS
Los Angeles, CA 90025
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CRD#: 2530102
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Professional summary


William Eugene Baumgart, who also goes by William Eugene Baumgart, William Baumgart, is a registered financial professional currently at AMERICAN DISCOVERY ADVISORS, LLC located in Los Angeles, California.

William is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1994. William has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 79, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Aliases


William Eugene Baumgart | William Baumgart

Other business activities


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Certified licenses


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Experience


Current

May 12, 2025 - Present

AMERICAN DISCOVERY ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 11150 Santa Monica Blvd. Suite 1425, Los Angeles, CA 90025
BD
CRD#: 287488
Los Angeles, CA
Past

October 18, 2017 - March 31, 2025

BNP PARIBAS SECURITIES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 15794
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 18, 2011 - August 4, 2016

MACQUARIE CAPITAL (USA) INC.

BD
CRD#: 36368
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 21, 2010 - August 1, 2011

CITADEL SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 116797
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 11, 2010 - June 30, 2010

PGP CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 128797
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

May 9, 2001 - June 12, 2008

UBS SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7654
NEW YORK, NY
Past

December 18, 2000 - March 5, 2001

CREDIT SUISSE SECURITIES (USA) LLC

BD
CRD#: 816
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 1, 1994 - December 18, 2000

PERSHING LLC

BD
CRD#: 7560
JERSEY CITY, NJ

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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

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
California
(5/12/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 10/2/1996
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 12/30/2010
General Securities Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


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AMERICAN DISCOVERY ADVISORS, LLC
AMERICAN DISCOVERY ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 287488 / SEC#: , 8-69899

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


Main Address
11150 Santa Monica Blvd, Ste 1425, Los Angeles, CA 90025
Mailing Address
11150 Santa Monica Blvd, Ste 1425, Los Angeles, CA 90025
Phone number
(310) 968-6755
Established
Delaware since 10/11/2016
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (4 States and Territories)


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Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
JOLIET FAMILY TRUST DTD 10/10/08MEMBER
WEBBER TRUST AGREEMENT DTD MARCH 15 2004MEMBER
GOLDMAN, SUSAN GOODELLCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2655210
JOLIET, JOHN PAULPRESIDENT, TRUSTEE2769030
KINZER, CAROL ANNCFO/FINOP/PFO/POO4519471
WEBBER, BRIAN MCEO, TRUSTEE2390733

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Company Information


AMERICAN DISCOVERY ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 287488Los Angeles, CA 90025

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