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William A. Slawter

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CRD#: 426267
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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 Abraham Slawter SR, who also goes by Bill Slawter, William Abraham Slawter, was a registered financial professional .

William is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1971. William had worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 63 and Series 1 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Bill Slawter | William Abraham Slawter

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

January 1, 2004 - May 3, 2005

CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC

BD
CRD#: 10358
SCHAUMBURG, IL
Past

December 1, 1997 - January 1, 2004

CAPITAL BROKERAGE CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 10465
GLEN ALLEN, VA
Past

May 20, 1996 - December 1, 1997

FORTH FINANCIAL SECURITIES, CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 14363
RICHMOND, VA
Past

June 21, 1995 - March 18, 1996

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15296
ST. PAUL, MN
Past

March 16, 1995 - June 13, 1995

WS GRIFFITH SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10410
HARTFORD, CT
Past

October 7, 1993 - February 23, 1995

POLARIS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14521
CONCORD, NH
Past

September 24, 1990 - March 12, 1993

1717 CAPITAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4082
NEWARK, DE
Past

January 24, 1989 - October 2, 1990

AETNA LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 13256
HARTFORD, CT
Past

March 6, 1987 - June 8, 1989

TRANSAMERICA SECURITIES SALES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 17970
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

January 6, 1971 - December 14, 1988

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3600
LOS ANGELES, CA

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 12/10/1990
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 12/28/1970
Registered Representative Examination

Current Firm


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CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC
CETERA FINANCIAL BROKERAGE SERVICES | TERRA SECURITIES CORPORATION | GENWORTH FINANCIAL SECURITIES CORPORATION | GENWORTH FINANCIAL BROKERAGE SERVICES | CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC

CRD#: 10358 / SEC#: , 8-27082

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


Main Address
1450 American Lane 6th Floor, Suite #650, Schaumburg, IL 60173
Mailing Address
1450 American Lane 6th Floor, Suite #650, Schaumburg, IL 60173
Phone number
(888) 528-2987
Established
Delaware since 10/31/2012
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
CETERA FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.SOLE MEMBER
BANKS, ELAYNE CAMILLEVICE PRESIDENT3070202
BUCHHEISTER, JEFFREY ROBERTCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER4709900
BUDEVICH, SERGEVICE PRESIDENT AND TAX OFFICER7996345
BURKOTT, DANIEL PAULCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4710068
DOWELL, RODNEY CAMMERONPRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER AND VICE PRESIDENT7376607
FRIES, MATTHEW NEIL KALANIVICE PRESIDENT2723824
GOK, LISA ANNESECRETARY5059738
HOLWEGER, KIMBERLEYCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER AND PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER1572778
KIRCHER, NICHOLE MARIEVICE PRESIDENT2876887
KRUEGER, RONALD GEORGEMANAGER, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND PRESIDENT2651416
LEE, WINNIE AI-LINGASSISTANT SECRETARY7381661
MACKAY, TODD CHRISTOPHERMANAGER2799860
MIZUGUCHI, MAURACHIEF ACCOUNTING OFFICER AND TREASURER5769181
NEARY, JOSEPH DANIELMANAGER AND VICE PRESIDENT2993505
RAMOS, RAMONMONEY LAUNDERING REPORTING OFFICER2160203
ROTHENBERG, JON HOWARDVICE PRESIDENT2737327
SMILEY, STANLEY ROBERTVICE PRESIDENT3004604
STINSON, TIMOTHY EARL MCCOYVICE PRESIDENT2272183
VAN HAVERMAAT, DAVID JAMESASSISTANT SECRETARY7042846

Disclosures


Regulatory Event11
Arbitration3

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Company Information


CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC

CRD#: 10358

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