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William Perez

DNA SECURITIES LLC
Chicago, IL 60604
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CRD#: 4135546
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Professional summary

William Perez III, who also goes by Williah Perez, William Perez, is a registered financial professional currently at DNA SECURITIES LLC located in Chicago, Illinois.

William is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2020. William has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 7TO and SIE exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Williah Perez | William Perez

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.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

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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

July 25, 2025 - Present

DNA SECURITIES LLC

Office #1: 141 W. Jackson Suite 1710a, Chicago, IL 60604
BD
CRD#: 312799
Chicago, IL
Past

December 16, 2020 - March 17, 2024

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 79
Tampa, FL

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
Florida
(7/25/2025)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 1/5/2021
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 12/16/2020
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 11/17/2020
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

DS
DNA SECURITIES LLC
DNA SECURITIES LLC | SARNA FINANCE LLC

CRD#: 312799 / SEC#: , 8-70670

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

Main Address
141 W. Jackson Suite 1710a, Chicago, IL 60604
Mailing Address
115 W. Thomas Street, Arlington Heights, IL 60004
Phone number
(847) 363-1374
Established
Delaware since 01/22/2021
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (3 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
STRANDS GROUP USA INC.SOLE MEMBER
CERNY, PATRICIA LCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4814964
RODRIGUEZ, DAX PANCHIEF COMMERCIAL OFFICER5700954
WETZEL, RONALD LEEFINOP & CEO4671726
WETZEL, RONALD LEEREGISTERED OPTIONS PRINCIPAL4671726

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Company Information

DNA SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 312799Chicago, IL 60604

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