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William A. Spencer

ATHENE SECURITIES
West Des Moines, IA 50266
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CRD#: 3153663
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Professional summary


William Alexander Spencer, who also goes by Alex Halliburton, William Alexander Halliburton, Alex Spencer, is a registered financial professional currently at ATHENE SECURITIES, LLC located in West Des Moines, Iowa.

William is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1999. William has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Alex Halliburton | William Alexander Halliburton | Alex Spencer

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

February 12, 2019 - Present

ATHENE SECURITIES, LLC

Office #1: 7700 Mills Civic Parkway, West Des Moines, IA 50266
BD
CRD#: 36867
West Des Moines, IA
Past

September 29, 2016 - October 12, 2018

SWBC INVESTMENT COMPANY

RIA
CRD#: 140994
SAN ANTONIO, TX
Past

September 29, 2016 - October 12, 2018

SWBC INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 133715
SAN ANTONIO, TX
Past

September 11, 2013 - October 6, 2016

CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 13941
WAVERLY, IA
Past

January 19, 2012 - October 6, 2016

CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13941
WAVERLY, IA
Past

June 9, 2009 - January 18, 2012

CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13941
WAVERLY, IA
Past

July 30, 2001 - May 8, 2008

GUARANTY BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 23302
SAN ANTONIO, TX
Past

January 5, 2001 - July 30, 2001

CAPITAL BROKERAGE CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 10465
GLEN ALLEN, VA
Past

October 26, 1999 - December 1, 2000

EDWARD JONES

BD
CRD#: 250
ST. LOUIS, MO

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
Iowa
(2/12/2019)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 9/9/2013
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


AS
ATHENE SECURITIES, LLC
ATHENE SECURITIES IOWA, LLC | IL SECURITIES, LLC | IL SECURITIES, INC. | IL SECURITIES LLC | AVIVA SECURITIES, LLC | ATLAS SP SECURITIES | ATHENE SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 36867 / SEC#: , 8-47499

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


Main Address
7700 Mills Civic Parkway, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Mailing Address
7700 Mills Civic Parkway, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Phone number
(515) 342-4616
Established
Indiana since 04/21/2006
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
ATHENE USA CORPORATIONATHENE SECURITIES, LLC
BATTERSON, CHAD MPRESIDENT, COO, FINOP4880009
BURTON, SHEILA SUECHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER
GEYELIN, ANTONY LAUSSAT IIIVICE PRESIDENT4605388
HUNT, ANGELA JEANCOMPLIANCE OFFICER7192588

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Company Information


ATHENE SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 36867West Des Moines, IA 50266

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