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William G. Tharp

WILLIAM G. THARP II & ASSOCIATES
San Ramon, CA
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CRD#: 444615
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Professional summary


William Granison Tharp II, who also goes by Bill Tharp, William Granison Tharp, is a registered financial advisor currently at WILLIAM G. THARP II & ASSOCIATES located in San Ramon, California.

William is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1968. William has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 63 and Series 1 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Bill Tharp | William Granison Tharp

Other business activities


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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

July 1, 2019 - Present

WILLIAM G. THARP II & ASSOCIATES

RIA
CRD#: 135002
San Ramon, CA
Past

November 23, 2004 - December 31, 2009

VSR FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 14503
SAN RAMON, CA
Past

November 22, 2004 - December 31, 2009

VSR FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14503
SAN RAMON, CA
Past

October 22, 1985 - December 17, 2004

FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7461
ATLANTA, GA
Past

April 25, 1968 - November 8, 1985

LINCOLN FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 145

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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

IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
California
(7/1/2019)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 12/8/1987
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 4/23/1968
Registered Representative Examination

Current Firm


WG
WILLIAM G. THARP II & ASSOCIATES
THARP, WILLIAM GRANISON II | WILLIAM G. THARP II & ASSOCIATES

CRD#: 135002 / SEC#:

California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/21/1988 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
San Ramon, CA
Mailing Address
Phone number
(925) 735-8820
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1

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Company Information


WILLIAM G. THARP II & ASSOCIATES

CRD#: 135002San Ramon, CA

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