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William P. Frain
PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES
BOSTON, MA 02110
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CRD#: 4341958
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Professional summary
William Philip Frain, who also goes by Bill Frain, is a registered financial professional currently at PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES, LLC located in Boston, Massachusetts.
William is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2001. William has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
No
Aliases
Bill Frain
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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NoneExperience
Current
May 12, 2025 - Present
PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 265 Franklin St Suite 401, Boston, MA 02110RIA
BD
CRD#: 120222
BOSTON, MA
Past
February 2, 2001 - April 23, 2025
ADP BROKER-DEALER, INC.
BD
CRD#: 37693
WALTHAM, MA
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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PC
PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES, LLC
AFFIANCE FINANCIAL | WEALTHHYVE ADVISORS | US PLANNING GROUP | SILVERLEAF WEALTH ADVISORY | PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES, LLC | PCS ADVISORS | MCGILL FINANCIAL ENSEMBLE | MARION INVESTMENT ADVISORS | LINDLE HENNESSEY GROUP | KFG PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES, LLC | KENTUCKY FINANCIAL GROUP | J&G FINANCIAL | IMPACT WEALTH GROUP | IARANN WEALTH | HERITAGE WEALTH GROUP | HAFELE INVESTMENTS | FIORI FINANCIAL | FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS GROUP | EVERGREEN STRATEGIC WEALTH | ENTHEOS FINANCIAL | DUNCAN AND HARDIN FINANCIAL | DUGAN FINANCIAL SERVICES | BURKE FINANCIAL SERVICES | BRIGHTLINE FINANCIAL | BLUE OCEAN GLOBAL WEALTH
CRD#: 120222 / SEC#: 801-71475, 8-68183
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/25/2010 Approved)Delaware
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/2010 Terminated)Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/2010 Terminated)Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/2010 Terminated)Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/1/2010 Terminated)Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/4/2010 Terminated)Mississippi
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/2010 Terminated)New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/1/2010 Terminated)New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/1/2010 Terminated)North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/1/2010 Terminated)North Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/5/2018 Approved)Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/1/2010 Terminated)Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/1/2010 Terminated)Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/9/2011 Terminated)Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/2010 Terminated)Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/2010 Terminated)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
State Registrations and Notice Filings
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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.Visual representation of state registrations
RR
Massachusetts(5/12/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
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PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES, LLC
AFFIANCE FINANCIAL | WEALTHHYVE ADVISORS | US PLANNING GROUP | SILVERLEAF WEALTH ADVISORY | PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES, LLC | PCS ADVISORS | MCGILL FINANCIAL ENSEMBLE | MARION INVESTMENT ADVISORS | LINDLE HENNESSEY GROUP | KFG PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES, LLC | KENTUCKY FINANCIAL GROUP | J&G FINANCIAL | IMPACT WEALTH GROUP | IARANN WEALTH | HERITAGE WEALTH GROUP | HAFELE INVESTMENTS | FIORI FINANCIAL | FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS GROUP | EVERGREEN STRATEGIC WEALTH | ENTHEOS FINANCIAL | DUNCAN AND HARDIN FINANCIAL | DUGAN FINANCIAL SERVICES | BURKE FINANCIAL SERVICES | BRIGHTLINE FINANCIAL | BLUE OCEAN GLOBAL WEALTH
CRD#: 120222 / SEC#: 801-71475, 8-68183
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/25/2010 Approved)Delaware
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/2010 Terminated)Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/2010 Terminated)Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/2010 Terminated)Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/1/2010 Terminated)Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/4/2010 Terminated)Mississippi
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/2010 Terminated)New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/1/2010 Terminated)New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/1/2010 Terminated)North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/1/2010 Terminated)North Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/5/2018 Approved)Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/1/2010 Terminated)Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/1/2010 Terminated)Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/9/2011 Terminated)Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/2010 Terminated)Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/2010 Terminated)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
2225 Lexington Rd., Louisville, KY 40206
Mailing Address
2225 Lexington Rd., Louisville, KY 40206
Phone number
(502) 451-0600
Established
Kentucky since 02/05/2001
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
60
SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)
Documents
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| KFG ENTERPRISES, INC. | SHAREHOLDER | |
| PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES EMP STOCK OWNERSHIP PLAN & TRUST | ESOP TRUST | |
| GRAHAM, TIMOTHY DALEY | PRESIDENT | 4461811 |
| IRONSIDE, JULIA MEYER | FINOP | 2441578 |
| MILLS, STEVEN RICHARD | CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER | 3133520 |
| SAMPSON, ERNEST AUBREY | MANAGING MEMBER, ESOP TRUSTEE | 2001651 |
| TAYLOR-JONES, JOHN PHILIP | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 2171620 |
| WESCOTT, MARY ELIZABETH | CHIEF ADMINISTRATION OFFICER | 4404797 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 3,271 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 1,051,273,980 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 1 |
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Company Information
PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES, LLC
CRD#: 120222Boston, MA 02110TRUST BUT VERIFY
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