WB
William J. Burns
MGI FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS
King of Prussia, PA 19406
Some features on this profile are disabled
CRD#: 4684691
WB
Professional summary
William Joseph Burns, who also goes by William Burns, Bill Burns, is a registered financial professional currently at MGI FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC located in King Of Prussia, Pennsylvania.
William is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2003. William has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7TO, SIE, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
No
Aliases
William Burns | Bill Burns
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.
EMPLOYEE OF THE VANGUARD GROUP, INC (PARENT COMPANY OF VANGUARD MARKETING CORPORATION) 100 VANGUARD BLVD, MALVERN, PA 19355
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
Click below to view William Joseph Burns's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
Certified licenses
Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
NoneExperience
Current
July 30, 2024 - Present
MGI FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC
Office #1: 2300 Renaissance Blvd, King Of Prussia, PA 19406BD
CRD#: 35682
King of Prussia, PA
Past
December 8, 2015 - April 1, 2024
VANGUARD ADVISERS, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 106715
MALVERN, PA
Past
August 25, 2003 - April 1, 2024
VANGUARD MARKETING CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 7452
MALVERN, PA
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
RR
Alabama(1/2/2025)
RR
Alaska(1/2/2025)
RR
Arizona(1/2/2025)
RR
Arkansas(7/30/2024)
RR
California(1/2/2025)
RR
Colorado(1/2/2025)
RR
Connecticut(1/2/2025)
RR
Delaware(1/2/2025)
RR
District of Columbia(1/2/2025)
RR
Florida(7/30/2024)
RR
Georgia(1/2/2025)
RR
Hawaii(1/2/2025)
RR
Idaho(1/2/2025)
RR
Illinois(7/30/2024)
RR
Indiana(7/30/2024)
RR
Iowa(7/30/2024)
RR
Kansas(7/30/2024)
RR
Kentucky(1/2/2025)
RR
Louisiana(7/30/2024)
RR
Maine(1/2/2025)
RR
Maryland(1/2/2025)
RR
Massachusetts(1/2/2025)
RR
Michigan(1/2/2025)
RR
Minnesota(7/30/2024)
RR
Mississippi(1/2/2025)
RR
Missouri(7/30/2024)
RR
Montana(1/2/2025)
RR
Nebraska(7/30/2024)
RR
Nevada(1/2/2025)
RR
New Hampshire(1/2/2025)
RR
New Jersey(1/2/2025)
RR
New Mexico(1/2/2025)
RR
New York(1/2/2025)
RR
North Carolina(1/2/2025)
RR
North Dakota(7/30/2024)
RR
Ohio(7/30/2024)
RR
Oklahoma(7/30/2024)
RR
Oregon(1/2/2025)
RR
Pennsylvania(7/30/2024)
RR
Puerto Rico(1/2/2025)
RR
Rhode Island(1/2/2025)
RR
South Carolina(1/2/2025)
RR
South Dakota(7/30/2024)
RR
Tennessee(7/30/2024)
RR
Texas(7/30/2024)
RR
Utah(1/2/2025)
RR
Virgin Islands(1/2/2025)
RR
Virginia(1/2/2025)
RR
Washington(1/2/2025)
RR
West Virginia(7/30/2024)
RR
Wisconsin(7/30/2024)
RR
Wyoming(1/2/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 5/24/2023
General Securities Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
MF
MGI FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC
MGI FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, INC. | OFFIT FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, INC. | MGI FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC
CRD#: 35682 / SEC#: , 8-46960
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Boston district office)
Upgrade to AdvisorCheck Premium
Get A Biweekly Pulse, AutomaticallyReceive biweekly alerts automatically. Stay informed and proactive.
Catch Firm-Level Red Flags SoonerCatch leadership changes and disclosures early, before issues escalate.
See Trends. Not Just SnapshotsMonitor firm stability metrics like AUM and advisor ratios over time.
Contact information
Main Address
190 Middle Street Suite 301, Portland, ME 04101
Mailing Address
190 Middle Street Suite 301, Portland, ME 04101
Phone number
(866) 251-6920
Established
Delaware since 01/30/2012
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
Documents
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| FORESIDE DISTRIBUTORS LLC | DIRECTOR OWNER/SOLE MEMBER | |
| COWAN, TERESA MARIA KAZMIERSKI | PRESIDENT/MANAGER/DIRECTOR | 1544189 |
| EDELMAN, GABRIEL | SECRETARY | 6654419 |
| LA FOND, SUSAN LORENE | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER / VP / TREASURER | 4512785 |
| LANZA, CHRISTOPHER CONTE | VICE PRESIDENT | 2184856 |
| MACCHIA, KATE SCHENDEL | VICE PRESIDENT | 4863973 |
| SOMMERS, WESTON | CFO/FINOP | 5290145 |
Red Flags
Disclosures can be potential red flags, including customer disputes, regulatory fines, employer terminations, bankruptcies, judgments, liens, or certain criminal activities.
Check for any disclosures as part of your thorough research when choosing an advisor.
