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William B. Collins

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CRD#: 3219130
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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 Brett Collins, who also goes by Brett Collins, was a registered financial professional .

William is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1999. William had worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Brett Collins

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
WAYPOINT STRATEGIES POSITION: owner NATURE: Consulting INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 10 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 09/14/2020 ADDRESS: 307 Lago Grande Trl, Wylie TX 75098, United States DESCRIPTION: Provide consulting, education and mentoring to individuals who are seeking sales, operation and leadership coaching related to my insurance and financial services expertise. i.e. sharing best practices, prior experiences, ect.

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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

March 1, 2021 - June 12, 2023

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

RIA
CRD#: 5685
Plano, TX
Past

January 19, 2021 - June 12, 2023

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
Plano, TX
Past

March 24, 2020 - January 20, 2021

PRUDENTIAL ANNUITIES DISTRIBUTORS, INC

BD
CRD#: 21570
Oveido, FL
Past

January 3, 2019 - March 31, 2020

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
NEWARK, NJ
Past

February 26, 2018 - August 3, 2018

ON INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CO

RIA
CRD#: 105662
NORFOLK, VA
Past

February 26, 2018 - August 3, 2018

THE O.N. EQUITY SALES COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 2936
NORFOLK, VA
Past

May 4, 2017 - March 19, 2018

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 134139
Virginia Beach, VA
Past

May 4, 2017 - March 19, 2018

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39543
Virginia Beach, VA
Past

October 8, 2014 - February 3, 2017

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10409
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA
Past

August 26, 2014 - February 3, 2017

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA
Past

July 23, 2004 - April 23, 2014

OSAIC FA, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 3978
DALLAS, TX
Past

July 23, 2004 - June 12, 2006

THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 2580
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

July 23, 2004 - April 23, 2014

OSAIC FA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3978
DALLAS, TX
Past

December 31, 2001 - July 13, 2004

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6627
RALEIGH, NC
Past

April 23, 1999 - January 5, 2000

THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES

BD
CRD#: 4039
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 23, 1999 - July 13, 2004

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
NEW YORK, NY

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.
PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.
PRUCO SECURITIES CORPORATION | PRUDENTIAL FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES | PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC. | PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 5685 / SEC#: 801-52208, 8-16402

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/28/1996 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Woodbridge district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 11/12/1999
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.
PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.
PRUCO SECURITIES CORPORATION | PRUDENTIAL FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES | PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC. | PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 5685 / SEC#: 801-52208, 8-16402

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/28/1996 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Woodbridge district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
751 Broad Street, Newark, NJ 07102-3777
Mailing Address
751 Broad Street, Newark, NJ 07102-3777
Phone number
(973) 802-6000
Established
New Jersey since 09/22/2003
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees
387

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC (3/25/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
THE PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICASOLE MEMBER
FELICIANO, DEXTER MICHAELPRESIDENT5483537
FLORIO, KELLY NICOLEANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING OFFICER6446272
FONTANO, ANTHONY MICHAELELECTED MANAGER6852155
HYNES, PATRICK LIAMCHAIRMAN, ELECTED MANAGER2748918
PATEL, PARANJCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4235738
SMIT, ROBERT PHILIPCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER, CONTROLLER, PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER2332366
THOMSEN, JORDAN KARSTENCHIEF LEGAL OFFICER2821664

Disclosures


Regulatory Event30
Arbitration13
Bond2

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
01/27/2025
Cover Page
12/22/2023
12/22/2023

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Company Information


PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

CRD#: 5685

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