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William R. Rafter

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CRD#: 370085
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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 Raymond Rafter JR, who also goes by David Vale, was a registered financial professional .

William is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1974. William had worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 15, Series 1, Series 4 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


David Vale

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

February 23, 1995 - May 12, 1995

WILLOW SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 30350
Past

July 15, 1984 - December 5, 1990

ELDERS SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 14111
Past

May 23, 1984 - November 5, 1984

MIKAL & COMPANY, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13463
Past

May 17, 1982 - October 18, 1982

BALFOUR, MCCLAINE INC.

BD
CRD#: 10484
Past

February 3, 1977 - July 27, 1981

LASALLE ST SECURITIES, L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 7191
Past

March 7, 1974 - December 11, 1974

FML FUNDS DISTRIBUTION COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 1777

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
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Series 63
Date: 5/4/1982
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
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Series 15
Date: 2/7/1985
Foreign Currency Options Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
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Series 1
Date: 3/4/1974
Registered Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


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WILLOW SECURITIES, INC.
WILLOW SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 30350 / SEC#: , 8-44878

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Terminated by SEC on 08/08/1995
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Contact information


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Established
Delaware since 07/03/1990
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
June
# of Employees

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Company Information


WILLOW SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 30350

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