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William L. Lane

ETHOS FINANCIAL GROUP
King Of Prussia, PA 19406
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CRD#: 4614689
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Professional summary

William Lowry Lane III, CIMA®, who also goes by William L Lane III, William L Lane, is a registered financial advisor currently at ETHOS FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC located in King Of Prussia, Pennsylvania.

William is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2003. William has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

William L Lane Iii | William L Lane

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.
AUGUSTA FERMENTATION, INVESTMENT RELATED, PENNSYLVANIA, SINGLE ASSET OPPORTUNITY FUND, GENERAL PARTNER, 10/2020, APPROXIMATELY 5 HOURS PER MONTH DEVOTED TO BUSINESS, DUTIES: GENERAL PARTNER/MANAGING MEMBER OF A PASSIVE INVESTMENT AVIRIDI, INVESTMENT RELATED, PENNSYLVANIA, PRIVATE REAL ESTATE PARTNERSHIP, GENERAL PARTNER/MANAGING MEMBER OF PASSIVE INVESTMENT, 11/2021, APPROXIMATELY 5 HOURS PER MONTH DEVOTED TO BUSINESS; DUTIES: GENERAL PARTNER/MANAGING MEMBER OF A PASSIVE INVESTMENT PRAKTIKANT, NOT INVESTMENT RELATED, PENNSYLVANIA, SOFTWARE COMPANY, FOUNDER/CEO, 8/11/2023, APPROXIMATELY 10-15 HOURS PER MONTH DEVOTED TO BUSINESS. 5 OF THE HOURS DEVOTED DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS, DUTIES; STRATEGIC GUIDANCE AND BETA TESTING.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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CIMA®

Certified Investment Management Analyst

Experience

Current

August 28, 2022 - Present

ETHOS FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

Office #1: 2200 Renaissance Blvd Suite 340, King Of Prussia, PA 19406
RIA
CRD#: 321748
King Of Prussia, PA
Past

February 13, 2019 - August 26, 2022

ALMANACK INVESTMENT PARTNERS

RIA
CRD#: 282428
WAYNE, PA
Past

January 15, 2016 - February 19, 2019

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
RADNOR, PA
Past

January 15, 2016 - February 19, 2019

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
RADNOR, PA
Past

April 2, 2009 - February 10, 2016

CREDIT SUISSE SECURITIES (USA) LLC

RIA
CRD#: 816
WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, PA
Past

April 2, 2009 - February 10, 2016

CREDIT SUISSE SECURITIES (USA) LLC

BD
CRD#: 816
WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, PA
Past

March 5, 2007 - April 9, 2009

DEUTSCHE BANK SECURITIES INC.

RIA
CRD#: 2525
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Past

January 8, 2003 - April 9, 2009

DEUTSCHE BANK SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 2525
PHILADELPHIA, PA

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".
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ETHOS FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC
AB GROUP | VERITY WEALTH ADVISORS | PETERS WEALTH ADVISORS | MICHAEL MALONE INVESTMENT ADVISORY | MARSINI ESTATE & WEALTH | JAMES W. JUDGE IV | FRONT STREET FINANCIAL | ETHOS FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | ETHOS FAMILY OFFICE | CHAPWOOD INVESTMENTS | ASCENDANT 360 | ALPHA WHISKEY

CRD#: 321748 / SEC#: 801-125779

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/2/2022 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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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
Pennsylvania
(8/28/2022)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 2/5/2003
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 1/7/2003
General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

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ETHOS FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC
AB GROUP | VERITY WEALTH ADVISORS | PETERS WEALTH ADVISORS | MICHAEL MALONE INVESTMENT ADVISORY | MARSINI ESTATE & WEALTH | JAMES W. JUDGE IV | FRONT STREET FINANCIAL | ETHOS FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | ETHOS FAMILY OFFICE | CHAPWOOD INVESTMENTS | ASCENDANT 360 | ALPHA WHISKEY

CRD#: 321748 / SEC#: 801-125779

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/2/2022 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
2200 Renaissance Blvd Suite 340, King Of Prussia, PA 19406
Mailing Address
Phone number
(484) 889-7270
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
36

SEC notice filing (24 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ETHOS FINANCIAL GROUP BROCHURE (4/23/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts3,935
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,576,974,645

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Company Information

ETHOS FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 321748King Of Prussia, PA 19406

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