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William J. Sterling

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CRD#: 2624300
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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 James Sterling, who also goes by Will Sterling, was a registered financial professional .

William is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1995. William had worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 55, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Will Sterling

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

July 8, 2011 - June 28, 2013

OBD SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 153008
CHICAGO, IL
Past

July 6, 2011 - February 24, 2012

RONIN CAPITAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 118428
CHICAGO, IL
Past

July 24, 2003 - June 2, 2009

UBS SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7654
STAMFORD, CT
Past

January 2, 2003 - July 28, 2003

NASDAQ CAPITAL MARKETS ADVISORY LLC

BD
CRD#: 104295
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 14, 2002 - July 28, 2003

INSTINET, LLC

BD
CRD#: 42886
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 14, 2002 - July 28, 2003

INSTINET, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7897
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 25, 1998 - July 28, 2003

INET ATS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 20746
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past

September 7, 1995 - August 15, 1997

BLOCK TRADING INC.

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CRD#: 36666
HOUSTON, TX

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
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Series 63
Date: 9/15/1995
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
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Series 55
Date: 9/26/2000
Limited Representative-Equity Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
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Series 24
Date: 10/13/1995
General Securities Principal Examination

Current Firm


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OBD SECURITIES LLC
OBD SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 153008 / SEC#: , 8-68497

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Terminated by SEC on 12/30/2016
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Contact information


Main Address
Mailing Address
Phone number
Established
Delaware since 01/19/2010
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
# of Employees

Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
TEZA GROUP LLCSOLE MEMBER
DEERING, DANIEL EFINANCIAL AND OPERATIONS PRINCIPAL5040698
MAST, DARRENCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER5033663
MOROF, BENJAMIN MARKCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER3125242
TRAVIS, SETH ANDREGENERAL COUNSEL5926448

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Company Information


OBD SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 153008

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