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William E. Kaufmann

SOVEREIGN GLOBAL ADVISORS LLC
Denver, CO 80246
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CRD#: 2925106
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Professional summary


William Edward Kaufmann is a registered financial professional currently at SOVEREIGN GLOBAL ADVISORS LLC located in Denver, Colorado.

William is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1997. William has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

June 19, 2017 - Present

SOVEREIGN GLOBAL ADVISORS LLC

Office #1: 501 S Cherry Street 11th Floor, Denver, CO 80246
RIA
BD
CRD#: 167663
Denver, CO
Past

August 17, 2016 - June 19, 2017

MUTUAL TRUST COMPANY OF AMERICA SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 8494
ST. PETERSBURG, FL
Past

January 5, 2004 - February 12, 2015

FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7461
PALM BAY, FL
Past

January 1, 2000 - December 19, 2003

FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 7461
PALM BAY, FL
Past

October 27, 1998 - December 19, 2003

FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7461
ATLANTA, GA
Past

September 17, 1997 - October 27, 1998

WORKMAN SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 31898
EDEN PRAIRIE, MN

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
Arizona
(6/26/2017)
RR
Florida
(6/19/2017)
RR
Iowa
(6/19/2017)
RR
Ohio
(6/19/2017)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 9/17/1997
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


SG
SOVEREIGN GLOBAL ADVISORS LLC
DRAGOTTA, JOHN | SOVEREIGN GLOBAL ADVISORS, LLC | SOVEREIGN GLOBAL ADVISORS LLC

CRD#: 167663 / SEC#: , 8-69274

California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/13/2022 Approved)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/19/2023 Approved)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/11/2023 Approved)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/2/2016 Approved)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/30/2016 Approved)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/2/2020 Approved)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/12/2018 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Denver district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
501 S Cherry Street 11th Floor, Denver, CO 80246
Mailing Address
501 S Cherry Street 11th Floor, Denver, CO 80246
Phone number
(866) 790-9700
Established
New York since 03/18/2013
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
11

FINRA licenses (40 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
ADAPT HOLDING COMPANYDIRECT OWNER
DRAGOTTA, JOHN ANGELO JRCEO, INVESTMENT ADVISOR CCO3045806
MOHNEY, BRIAN EUGENECCO/FINOP2890043

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts11
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 3,583,152

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Company Information


SOVEREIGN GLOBAL ADVISORS LLC

CRD#: 167663Denver, CO 80246

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