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John H. Williams

COMPASS SECURITIES
Braintree, MA 02184-8734
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CRD#: 2760230
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Professional summary


John Hopkins Williams, who also goes by John Hopkins Williams IV, is a registered financial professional currently at COMPASS SECURITIES CORPORATION located in Braintree, Massachusetts.

John is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. John has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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No

Aliases


John Hopkins Williams Iv

Other business activities


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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

August 22, 2021 - Present

COMPASS SECURITIES CORPORATION

Office #1: 50 Braintree Hill Park Suite 105, Braintree, MA 02184-8734
BD
CRD#: 16168
Braintree, MA
Past

January 2, 2019 - August 19, 2021

SAXONY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 122692
CHARLESTON, SC
Past

March 23, 2018 - December 21, 2018

SAXONY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 122692
CHARLESTON, SC
Past

March 2, 2018 - August 19, 2021

PATRICK CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 16518
ST LOUIS, MO
Past

March 2, 2017 - March 5, 2018

SILVER OAK SECURITIES, INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 46947
Atlanta, GA
Past

February 28, 2017 - March 5, 2018

SILVER OAK SECURITIES, INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 46947
JACKSON, TN
Past

December 2, 2005 - March 6, 2015

THORNBURG INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC

RIA
CRD#: 106357
ATLANTA, GA
Past

May 24, 2001 - March 6, 2015

THORNBURG SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 14857
SANTA FE, NM
Past

August 12, 1998 - March 19, 2001

BISYS SHELF B/D (1), INC.

BD
CRD#: 26501
BOSTON, MA
Past

July 15, 1996 - July 8, 1998

GLOBAL ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 487
CHARLOTTE, NC

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.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Alabama
(8/22/2021)
RR
Arkansas
(8/22/2021)
RR
Florida
(8/22/2021)
RR
Georgia
(8/22/2021)
RR
Louisiana
(8/22/2021)
RR
Mississippi
(8/22/2021)
RR
Missouri
(8/22/2021)
RR
New York
(2/1/2023)
RR
North Carolina
(8/22/2021)
RR
South Carolina
(8/22/2021)
RR
Tennessee
(8/22/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 11/29/2005
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


CS
COMPASS SECURITIES CORPORATION
COMPASS SECURITIES CORPORATION

CRD#: 16168 / SEC#: , 8-33438

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


Main Address
50 Braintree Hill Park Suite 105, Braintree, MA 02184-8734
Mailing Address
50 Braintree Hill Park Suite 105, Braintree, MA 02184-8734
Phone number
(781) 535-6083
Established
Massachusetts since 11/05/1984
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
June
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
COMPASS HOLDING GROUP INCSHAREHOLDER
CHAISSON, SCOTT STEPHENPRESIDENT/CEO2353375
SHANAHAN, TIMOTHY FRANCISDIRECTOR-CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER709231
WESCHLER, SUSAN MAUREENCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER, CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER1796103

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Company Information


COMPASS SECURITIES CORPORATION

CRD#: 16168Braintree, MA 02184-8734

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