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William G. Schmerbeck

WGS MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Rochester, NY 14612
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CRD#: 4704959
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Professional summary

William Gerard Schmerbeck is a registered financial advisor currently at WGS MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC located in Rochester, New York.

William is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2021. William has worked at 1 firm and has passed the Series 65 exam.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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None

Experience

Current

August 29, 2021 - Present

WGS MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC

Office #1: 470 Long Pond Rd Suite 210, Rochester, NY 14612
RIA
CRD#: 270003
Rochester, NY

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
New York
(8/29/2021)
IAR
Texas
(2/12/2026)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 6/30/2004
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Current Firm

WM
WGS MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC
WARD & SCHMERBECK, P.C. | WGS MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC | WARD, SCHMERBECK, & BILLIG, P.C.

CRD#: 270003 / SEC#:

New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/24/2015 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
470 Long Pond Rd Suite 210, Rochester, NY 14612
Mailing Address
Phone number
(585) 720-9970
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1

Documents

Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts164
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 30,000,000

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Company Information

WGS MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC

CRD#: 270003Rochester, NY 14612

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