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William E. Torriente

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CRD#: 4255814
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Professional summary


William Edward Torriente JR was barred by the FINRA from acting as a broker or investment advisor or otherwise associating with a broker-dealer firm.

William is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2000. Prior to being barred, William had worked at 4 firms, which includes WEALTHSOURCE®, COMERICA SECURITIES, WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS LLC, MERRILL LYNCH PIERCE FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Ed Torriente | Eddy Torriente

Other business activities


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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

November 13, 2020 - March 18, 2021

WEALTHSOURCE®

RIA
CRD#: 282202
TEMPE, AZ
Past

November 16, 2009 - October 20, 2020

COMERICA SECURITIES

RIA
CRD#: 17079
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

October 30, 2009 - October 20, 2020

COMERICA SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 17079
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

July 11, 2006 - November 5, 2009

WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10582
MESA, AZ
Past

June 28, 2006 - November 5, 2009

WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10582
MESA, AZ
Past

June 15, 2004 - December 20, 2005

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

October 30, 2000 - December 20, 2005

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 12/8/2000
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


WE
WEALTHSOURCE®
AVANT-GARDE ADVISORS LLC | WEALTHSOURCE® PARTNERS, LLC | WEALTHSOURCE® PARTNERS | WEALTHSOURCE® | WEALTHSOURCE PARTNERS, LLC | VICTORY INDEPENDENT PLANNING, LLC | VELLUM FINANCIAL, LLC | LEGACY WEALTH ADVISORS | BARRETT PLANNING GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 282202 / SEC#: 801-107199

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Contact information


Main Address
735 Tank Farm Road Suite 240, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Mailing Address
Phone number
(805) 546-1000
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
50

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A - 20240330 (3/30/2024)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts6,245
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 2,116,238,123

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Company Information


WEALTHSOURCE®

CRD#: 282202

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