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William M. Topkis

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CRD#: 448155
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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 Morris Topkis, who also goes by Bill Topkis, was a registered financial professional .

William is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1970. William had worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63 and Series 1 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Bill Topkis

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

February 26, 2013 - July 1, 2015

DANIELS + TANSEY, L.L.P.

RIA
CRD#: 127816
WILMINGTON, DE
Past

September 20, 2005 - February 13, 2013

TOPKIS FINANCIAL ADVISORS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 136890
WILMINGTON, DE
Past

March 31, 2005 - January 23, 2013

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 134139
WILMINGTON, DE
Past

March 31, 2005 - January 23, 2013

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39543
WILMINGTON, DE
Past

August 1, 2003 - April 5, 2005

WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 15840
WILMINGTON, DE
Past

August 1, 2003 - April 5, 2005

WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15840
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

June 25, 1999 - August 1, 2003

NATHAN & LEWIS SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 8503
WILMINGTON, DE
Past

May 10, 1999 - August 1, 2003

NATHAN & LEWIS SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8503
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 25, 1979 - January 20, 1983

HEATHER AGENCY, INC.

BD
CRD#: 398
Past

May 20, 1970 - May 10, 1999

1717 CAPITAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4082
NEWARK, DE

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 10/31/1996
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 11/11/1968
Registered Representative Examination

Current Firm


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DANIELS + TANSEY, L.L.P.
DANIELS & TANSEY, LLP | DANIELS, BIDDLE + TANSEY, L.L.P. | DANIELS + TANSEY, L.L.P.

CRD#: 127816 / SEC#: 801-62663

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Contact information


Main Address
1013 Centre Road Suite 220, Wilmington, DE 19805
Mailing Address
Phone number
(302) 594-1070
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
9

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A (3/20/2023)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts923
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 535,064,989

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
04/05/2023
Cover Page
03/08/2022

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Company Information


DANIELS + TANSEY, L.L.P.

CRD#: 127816

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