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William J. Leonard

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CRD#: 4647480
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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 John Leonard, who also goes by William J. Leonard, was a registered financial professional .

William is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2011. William had worked at 4 firms and has passed the SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


William J. Leonard

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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None

Experience


Past

January 17, 2018 - April 16, 2018

TWD SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 143380
PETALUMA, CA
Past

August 5, 2013 - June 4, 2015

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL PARTNERS

RIA
CRD#: 125112
CLEVELAND, OH
Past

March 19, 2012 - February 22, 2016

OSWALD FINANCIAL BROKER DEALER, INC

BD
CRD#: 156967
CLEVELAND, OH
Past

March 21, 2011 - July 12, 2011

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
CLEVELAND, OH

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 4/16/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


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TWD SECURITIES, LLC
GOGAN & WILLIAMS | TWD SECURITIES, LLC | HEFFERNAN SECURITIES, LLC | GRP SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 143380 / SEC#: , 8-67559

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


Main Address
1903 Cardinal Way, Petaluma, CA 94954
Mailing Address
1903 Cardinal Way, Petaluma, CA 94954
Phone number
(707) 321-3725
Established
California since 06/27/2006
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (2 States and Territories)


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Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
HEFFERNAN INSURANCE BROKERSCLASS B NON VOTING MEMBER
OWEN GROUP ENTERPRISES, LLCCLASS A VOTING MEMBER
ASSURED PARTNERS GREAT PLAINS, LLCCLASS C NON VOTING MEMBER
COLLINS, ELIZABETH SARAHFINOP4714831
CONNOR & GALLAGHER BENEFIT SERVICES, INC.CLASS C NON VOTING MEMBER
GOULD, COSMO CHARLESMANAGER, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER5033874
HB RETIREMENT PLANS, LLCCLASS C NON VOTING MEMBER
HILB GROUP RETIREMENT SERVICES, LLCCLASS C NON VOTING MEMBER
HOLDEN MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC.CLASS C NON VOTING MEMBER
KELLY INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLCCLASS C NON VOTING MEMBER
MY 360 WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP, INC.CLASS C NON VOTING MEMBER
RETIREMENT PLAN ANALYTICS, LLCCLASS C NON VOTING MEMBER
THE JAMES B. OSWALD COMPANYCLASS C NON VOTING MEMBER
WOODRUFF-SAWYER & CO.CLASS C NON VOTING MEMBER

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Company Information


TWD SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 143380

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