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William J. Tapert

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CRD#: 442542
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Professional summary


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William James Tapert was a registered financial professional .

William is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1970. William had worked at 18 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 7TO, SIE, PC, Series 1 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

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

May 2, 2019 - September 25, 2024

CHATSWORTH SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 40804
GREENWICH, CT
Past

August 13, 2014 - April 29, 2019

YOUNG AMERICA CAPITAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 150443
MAMARONECK, NY
Past

February 12, 2010 - August 11, 2014

WM SMITH & CO.

BD
CRD#: 30777
DANBURY, CT
Past

April 21, 2009 - February 9, 2010

INTERNATIONAL ASSETS ADVISORY, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10645
NEW YORK CITY, NY
Past

January 2, 2004 - April 16, 2009

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC INVESTING, INC.

BD
CRD#: 127818
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 12, 2003 - January 9, 2004

SUNGARD INSTITUTIONAL BROKERAGE INC.

BD
CRD#: 8509
GENEVA, IL
Past

June 13, 1996 - June 25, 2001

PROVIDENCE CAPITAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 27928
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 20, 1994 - June 17, 1996

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 20, 1993 - January 17, 1995

METCAP SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 17784
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 14, 1987 - June 21, 1991

JEFFERIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 2347
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 24, 1984 - October 24, 1985

LADENBURG THALMANN & CO. INC.

BD
CRD#: 505
Past

December 31, 1981 - November 26, 1984

CIBC WORLD MARKETS CORP.

BD
CRD#: 630
Past

November 25, 1980 - January 5, 1982

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7471
Past

December 12, 1979 - August 8, 1980

SBC WARBURG DILLON READ INC.

BD
CRD#: 1650
Past

December 15, 1977 - December 25, 1979

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7471
Past

March 22, 1976 - June 12, 1976

HALCYON SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2028
Past

January 2, 1973 - July 30, 1973

LINEBERGER LOWE & CO. INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 4030
Past

December 9, 1970 - March 7, 1972

PURCELL GRAHAM & COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 1000002
Past

April 1, 1970 - January 3, 1971

MAY, BORG & COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 2687

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 1/30/1995
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 1/2/2023
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
PC
Date: 8/30/1994
AMEX Put and Call Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 3/20/1970
Registered Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


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CHATSWORTH SECURITIES LLC
CHATSWORTH SECURITIES LLC | CHATSWORTH SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 40804 / SEC#: 801-120061, 8-49199

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


Main Address
95 East Putnam Avenue, Greenwich, CT 06830
Mailing Address
95 East Putnam Avenue, Greenwich, CT 06830
Phone number
(203) 629-2612
Established
New York since 03/20/1996
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
30

FINRA licenses (6 States and Territories)


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Documents


Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
DIFIORE, RALPH RAYMONDSENIOR MANAGING DIRECTOR / CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER / AML OFFICER / CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER1913027
FULVIO, GENNARO JOHNFINOP2435828
MACLEAN, DANIEL CRAWFORDSENIOR MANAGING DIRECTOR1467579
MATCOVSKY, JOEL JAYSENIOR MANAGING DIRECTOR1769496
THE ESTATE OF CURTIS E. GOWDYESTATE

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Company Information


CHATSWORTH SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 40804

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