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William J. Hoffman

NATIONWIDE PLANNING ASSOCIATES
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
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CRD#: 4618011
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Professional summary


William John Hoffman, who also goes by Will Hoffman, is a registered financial professional currently at NATIONWIDE PLANNING ASSOCIATES INC. located in Fair Lawn, New Jersey.

William is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2003. William has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Will Hoffman

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

August 14, 2023 - Present

NATIONWIDE PLANNING ASSOCIATES INC.

Office #1: 32-16 Broadway Ave 2nd Floor, Fair Lawn, NJ, 07410
BD
CRD#: 31029
Fair Lawn, NJ
Past

September 3, 2013 - September 15, 2023

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
FAIRFIELD, NJ
Past

January 27, 2012 - September 3, 2013

TOWER SQUARE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 833
FAIRFIELD, NJ
Past

December 20, 2010 - June 14, 2011

PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

BD
CRD#: 129052
MORRISTOWN, NJ
Past

April 9, 2003 - July 9, 2007

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4095
PARAMUS, NJ
Past

April 9, 2003 - July 13, 2009

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
PARAMUS, NJ

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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

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

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Connecticut
(8/14/2023)
RR
Florida
(9/12/2025)
RR
Maryland
(9/17/2025)
RR
New Jersey
(8/14/2023)
RR
New York
(8/14/2023)
RR
North Carolina
(8/14/2023)
RR
Pennsylvania
(8/14/2023)
RR
Texas
(8/14/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 2/19/2014
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


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NATIONWIDE PLANNING ASSOCIATES INC.
NATIONWIDE PLANNING ASSOCIATES INC.

CRD#: 31029 / SEC#: , 8-45310

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


Main Address
32-16 Broadway Ave 2nd Floor, Fair Lawn, NJ, 07410
Mailing Address
32-16 Broadway Ave 2nd Floor, Fair Lawn, NJ, 07410
Phone number
(201) 476-0029
Established
New Jersey since 10/26/1992
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (48 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
ABRAMENKO, PETERCO-CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD1405677
DE POL, MICHAEL JOHNFOUNDER AND CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD2087651
COLLEARY, JAMES SCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER5844640
KARALEWICH, MICHAEL JCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER/ROSFP/FINOP2910052

Disclosures


Regulatory Event3
Bond1

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Company Information


NATIONWIDE PLANNING ASSOCIATES INC.

CRD#: 31029Fair Lawn, NJ 07410

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