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William F. Maughan

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CRD#: 2626450
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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 Francis Xavier Maughan, who also goes by Bill Maughan, was a registered financial professional .

William is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1995. William had worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 31 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Bill Maughan

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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Experience

Past

December 15, 2014 - June 1, 2020

THE STRATEGIC FINANCIAL ALLIANCE, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 126514
BETHLEHEM, PA
Past

November 18, 2014 - June 1, 2020

THE STRATEGIC FINANCIAL ALLIANCE, INC.

BD
CRD#: 126514
BETHLEHEM, PA
Past

October 20, 2004 - August 25, 2006

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 16361
BETHLEHEM, PA
Past

October 20, 2004 - August 25, 2006

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16361
BETHLEHEM, PA
Past

November 25, 2002 - October 20, 2004

QUICK & REILLY, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 11217
EASTON, PA
Past

March 5, 2002 - October 20, 2004

QUICK & REILLY, INC.

BD
CRD#: 11217
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 14, 2001 - March 5, 2002

PNC BROKERAGE CORP

BD
CRD#: 34671
PITTSBURGH, PA
Past

November 2, 2000 - June 11, 2001

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
PURCHASE, NY
Past

October 1, 2000 - November 8, 2000

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

January 7, 1999 - October 1, 2000

FIRST UNION BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8112
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

September 21, 1995 - November 25, 1998

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 28, 1995 - August 23, 1995

PATTERSON TRAVIS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16540
ENGLEWOOD, CO

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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THE STRATEGIC FINANCIAL ALLIANCE, INC.
ADAMS FINANCIAL SERVICES | WELLSPRING ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC | TOM BECK COMPANY | THE STRATEGIC FINANCIAL ALLIARCE | THE STRATEGIC FINANCIAL ALLIANCE, INC. | THE STRATEGIC FINANCIAL ALLIANCE | THE RAPPAHANNOCK WEALTH ADVISORS, INC. | THE BAKER FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | STARR CAPITAL | SNYDER FINANCIAL GROUP | SHERPA FINANCIAL ADVISORS | RELIANCE ADVISORY SERVICES, INC. | RAUSCH FINANCIAL SERVICES | PRIVATE CLIENT ADVISORY | PREHMUS FINANCIAL PARTNERS | OAK WEALTH MANAGEMENT | O'NEIL FINANCIAL ADVISORS | NORTH GEORGIA WEALTH ADVISORS | NAKAMURA STRATEGIC FINANCIAL PLANNING | MONEY CONCEPTS, INC. | MAIN ADVISORY | LFA PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LEGACY FINANCIAL ASSOCIATES | KOEHN FINANCIAL GROUP | KNIGHT ASSET MANAGEMENT | KJM WEALTH MANAGEMENT | KEOWEE FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. | KEIHATSU WEALTH MANAGEMENT | KEEN ADVISOR GROUP | KEEN & POCOCK | KAP FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | GROWTHPOINT ADVISORS, LLC | GOLDEN SWORD ALLIANCE | GEORGIA WEALTH PARTNERS | GENCREST CAPITAL PARTNERS | FRANK REYNOLDS AND COMPANY | FINANCIAL PLANNING ADVISORY SERVICE, INC. | ENCORE FINANCIAL CONSULTING | DUNN FINANCIAL SERVICES | DERAND CAPITAL MANAGEMENT GROUP / THE RETIREMENT COACH | DAVIS WEALTH PLANNING | CORRIGAN FINANCIAL | CORNERSTONE WEALTH SERVICES | CORNERSTONE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | COMPASS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CAROLINA WEALTH ADVISORS | CARNEGIE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CARLYLE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CAPITAL INSIGHT GROUP | BOWERS PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BENNCO ADVISORS

CRD#: 126514 / SEC#: 801-62226, 8-65885

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/18/2003 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Atlanta 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
IAR
Series 66
Date: 12/9/2014
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 10/2/1995
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 7/17/1995
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 11/18/2014
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 11/28/1997
Futures Managed Funds Examination

Current Firm

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THE STRATEGIC FINANCIAL ALLIANCE, INC.
ADAMS FINANCIAL SERVICES | WELLSPRING ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC | TOM BECK COMPANY | THE STRATEGIC FINANCIAL ALLIARCE | THE STRATEGIC FINANCIAL ALLIANCE, INC. | THE STRATEGIC FINANCIAL ALLIANCE | THE RAPPAHANNOCK WEALTH ADVISORS, INC. | THE BAKER FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | STARR CAPITAL | SNYDER FINANCIAL GROUP | SHERPA FINANCIAL ADVISORS | RELIANCE ADVISORY SERVICES, INC. | RAUSCH FINANCIAL SERVICES | PRIVATE CLIENT ADVISORY | PREHMUS FINANCIAL PARTNERS | OAK WEALTH MANAGEMENT | O'NEIL FINANCIAL ADVISORS | NORTH GEORGIA WEALTH ADVISORS | NAKAMURA STRATEGIC FINANCIAL PLANNING | MONEY CONCEPTS, INC. | MAIN ADVISORY | LFA PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LEGACY FINANCIAL ASSOCIATES | KOEHN FINANCIAL GROUP | KNIGHT ASSET MANAGEMENT | KJM WEALTH MANAGEMENT | KEOWEE FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. | KEIHATSU WEALTH MANAGEMENT | KEEN ADVISOR GROUP | KEEN & POCOCK | KAP FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | GROWTHPOINT ADVISORS, LLC | GOLDEN SWORD ALLIANCE | GEORGIA WEALTH PARTNERS | GENCREST CAPITAL PARTNERS | FRANK REYNOLDS AND COMPANY | FINANCIAL PLANNING ADVISORY SERVICE, INC. | ENCORE FINANCIAL CONSULTING | DUNN FINANCIAL SERVICES | DERAND CAPITAL MANAGEMENT GROUP / THE RETIREMENT COACH | DAVIS WEALTH PLANNING | CORRIGAN FINANCIAL | CORNERSTONE WEALTH SERVICES | CORNERSTONE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | COMPASS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CAROLINA WEALTH ADVISORS | CARNEGIE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CARLYLE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CAPITAL INSIGHT GROUP | BOWERS PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BENNCO ADVISORS

CRD#: 126514 / SEC#: 801-62226, 8-65885

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/18/2003 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Atlanta district office)
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Contact information

Main Address
2200 Century Parkway Suite 500, Atlanta, GA 30345
Mailing Address
2200 Century Parkway Suite 500, Atlanta, GA 30345
Phone number
(678) 954-4000
Established
Georgia since 02/13/2003
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
63

SEC notice filing (50 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 PART 2A APPENDIX 1 THE STRATEGIC CHOICE PROGRAM WRAP BROCHURE (3/31/2025)
ADV PART 2A DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (3/31/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
SFA HOLDINGS, INC.SHAREHOLDER
COPELAND, JOSEPH KILLINGSWORTHVICE PRESIDENT, INFORMATION SYSTEMS & TECHNOLOGY6847982
GOLDSMITH, ARTHUR BERTRAMSVP706059
HARRELL, VERONICA RAYASSISTANT VICE-PRESIDENT5898449
JONES, DEADERICK KVICE PRESIDENT, CCO3029947
SCHROLL, DAVIDVICE-PRESIDENT SUPERVISION5055067
SLOVIN, CLIVEDIRECTOR1101301
SULLIVAN, JULIE ANNPRESIDENT, DIRECTOR1112088
TATUM, ANNA ELISECFO7273094

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts1,394
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 470,940,835

Disclosures

Regulatory Event1

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Company Information

THE STRATEGIC FINANCIAL ALLIANCE, INC.

CRD#: 126514

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