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William J. Nemetz

PFS INVESTMENTS
Duluth, GA 30099
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CRD#: 4589878
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Professional summary


William James Nemetz, who also goes by William J Nemetz, Bill Nemetz, is a registered financial advisor currently at PFS INVESTMENTS INC. located in Duluth, Georgia.

William is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2003. William has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, Series 99TO, Series 7TO, SIE, Series 6, Series 24 and Series 26 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


William J Nemetz | Bill Nemetz

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
05/2011 to present - THE PRIMERICA FOUNDATION, INC. - 1 Primerica Parkway Duluth GA 30099 - BOARD OF TRUSTEES - Position: TREASURER of Charitable Organization - 4 hours per year - 1 hour per year during business hours. Not investment related, no compensation. 03/2002 to PRESENT - ZOO ATLANTA - BOARD OF DIRECTOR - 800 Cherokee Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30315 - Zoo - 4-6 hours per year - 0 hours during business hours. Not investment related, no compensation. 06/12 TO PRESENT - PRIMERICA PAC - POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE - BOARD OF DIRECTOR, Chairman - 06/12 TO PRESENT - 1 Primerica Parkway Duluth GA 30099 - 1.5 hours per month - 1 hour per month during business hours. Not investment related, no compensation. 06/2004 to present - Rents out one family home - Gulf Shores, Alabama - owner - Nature of Business: Short term rental of beach front real estate - 1 hour per month - 0 hours during business hours. Not investment related, expect to receive rental income. 6/2024 to present - 5151 Group, LLC, Atlanta, Georgia - 100% owner. Nature of Business. Management/Administrative. No Compensation, 0 hours during business hours, not investment related.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

February 24, 2012 - Present

PFS INVESTMENTS INC.

Office #1: 1 Primerica Parkway, Duluth, GA 30099
RIA
BD
CRD#: 10111
Duluth, GA
Current

January 6, 2003 - Present

PFS INVESTMENTS INC.

Office #1: 1 Primerica Parkway, Duluth, GA 30099
RIA
BD
CRD#: 10111
Duluth, GA
Current

April 4, 2023 - Present

PRIMERICA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 1 Primerica Parkway, Duluth, GA 30099Office #2: 1 Primerica Parkway, Duluth, GA 30099
BD
CRD#: 322250
Duluth, GA

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
PI
PFS INVESTMENTS INC.
BLUE MOUNTAIN FINANCIAL GROUP | TORCHLIGHT FINANCIAL GROUP | SWOPE FINANCIAL PARTNERS | SHEPPARD FINANCIAL GROUP | PRIMEVISION FINANCIAL GROUP | PRIMERICA ADVISORS | PFS INVESTMENTS INC. | NEWMAN FINANCIAL GROUP | LOE FINANICAL GROUP | LASHNER FINANCIAL GROUP | LANDMARK FINANCIAL GROUP | KELLER FINANCIAL ASSOCIATES | FIRST AMERICAN NATIONAL SECURITIES, INC. | E.H.R. FINANCIAL GROUP | DRAKE FINANCIAL GROUP | DIEHL FINANCIAL GROUP | DEEVERS AND SONS | CMJ FINANCIAL GROUP | CASTLEROCK FINANCIAL GROUP | BOHANNAN FINANCIAL

CRD#: 10111 / SEC#: 801-72263, 8-26486

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/6/2011 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Atlanta district office)

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.
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
Alabama
(1/5/2022)
RR
Alaska
(1/5/2022)
RR
Arizona
(1/5/2022)
RR
Arkansas
(10/20/2020)
RR
California
(1/5/2022)
RR
Colorado
(1/5/2022)
RR
Connecticut
(1/5/2022)
RR
Delaware
(1/5/2022)
RR
District of Columbia
(1/5/2022)
RR
Florida
(1/5/2022)
IAR
Georgia
(2/24/2012)
RR
Georgia
(10/20/2020)
RR
Hawaii
(1/5/2022)
RR
Idaho
(1/5/2022)
RR
Illinois
(11/8/2021)
RR
Indiana
(1/5/2022)
RR
Iowa
(1/5/2022)
RR
Kansas
(1/5/2022)
RR
Kentucky
(1/5/2022)
RR
Louisiana
(1/5/2022)
RR
Maine
(1/5/2022)
RR
Maryland
(1/5/2022)
RR
Massachusetts
(10/20/2020)
RR
Michigan
(1/5/2022)
RR
Minnesota
(1/5/2022)
RR
Mississippi
(1/5/2022)
RR
Missouri
(1/5/2022)
RR
Montana
(1/5/2022)
RR
Nebraska
(1/5/2022)
RR
Nevada
(1/5/2022)
RR
New Hampshire
(1/5/2022)
RR
New Jersey
(1/5/2022)
RR
New Mexico
(1/5/2022)
RR
New York
(1/5/2022)
RR
North Carolina
(1/6/2022)
RR
North Dakota
(1/5/2022)
RR
Ohio
(1/5/2022)
RR
Oklahoma
(1/5/2022)
RR
Oregon
(1/5/2022)
RR
Pennsylvania
(1/5/2022)
RR
Puerto Rico
(1/5/2022)
RR
Rhode Island
(1/5/2022)
RR
South Carolina
(1/5/2022)
RR
South Dakota
(1/5/2022)
RR
Tennessee
(1/5/2022)
RR
Texas
(1/5/2022)
RR
Utah
(10/20/2020)
RR
Vermont
(1/5/2022)
RR
Virgin Islands
(1/5/2022)
RR
Virginia
(1/5/2022)
RR
Washington
(1/5/2022)
RR
West Virginia
(1/5/2022)
RR
Wisconsin
(1/5/2022)
RR
Wyoming
(1/5/2022)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 10/13/2020
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 8/3/2022
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


PI
PFS INVESTMENTS INC.
BLUE MOUNTAIN FINANCIAL GROUP | TORCHLIGHT FINANCIAL GROUP | SWOPE FINANCIAL PARTNERS | SHEPPARD FINANCIAL GROUP | PRIMEVISION FINANCIAL GROUP | PRIMERICA ADVISORS | PFS INVESTMENTS INC. | NEWMAN FINANCIAL GROUP | LOE FINANICAL GROUP | LASHNER FINANCIAL GROUP | LANDMARK FINANCIAL GROUP | KELLER FINANCIAL ASSOCIATES | FIRST AMERICAN NATIONAL SECURITIES, INC. | E.H.R. FINANCIAL GROUP | DRAKE FINANCIAL GROUP | DIEHL FINANCIAL GROUP | DEEVERS AND SONS | CMJ FINANCIAL GROUP | CASTLEROCK FINANCIAL GROUP | BOHANNAN FINANCIAL

CRD#: 10111 / SEC#: 801-72263, 8-26486

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/6/2011 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Atlanta district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
1 Primerica Parkway, Duluth, GA 30099-0001
Mailing Address
1 Primerica Parkway, Duluth, GA 30099-0001
Phone number
(770) 381-1000
Established
Georgia since 07/07/1981
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
3,762

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

PRIMERICA ADVISORS LIFETIME INVESTMENT PROGRAM (4/18/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
PRIMERICA FINANCE CORPORATIONDIRECT OWNER
COLEY, DASIA DEBORAHVICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER6760291
JENDUSA, NICHOLAS ADAMEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT6037365
LESUTIS, MICHAELSENIOR VICE PRESIDENT & CHIEF COUNSEL4751250
MILLER, DEBORAH LYNNEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT3036949
NEMETZ, WILLIAM JAMESDIRECTOR; EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER4589878
REGARD, PAUL ETIENNEPRESIDENT, DIRECTOR AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER2448671
RIVET, LORI ALLISONEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT4496273
SUKIN, KAREN LYNNEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND GENERAL COUNSEL6292138
WEIGLE, BRIAN STEVENDIRECTOR AND EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT4131816
WELLS, MICHAEL KURTEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT & TREASURER5999501
WOODRING, DANIEL AARONEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4028705

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts70,434
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 11,156,017,804

Disclosures


Regulatory Event22
Arbitration2
Bond2

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
01/26/2024
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Company Information


PFS INVESTMENTS INC.

CRD#: 10111Duluth, GA 30099

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