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William A. Hood

INVESTMENT DISTRIBUTORS
Birmingham, AL 35223
CRD#: 4751509
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William Austin HoodINVESTMENT DISTRIBUTORS

Professional summary

William Austin Hood, who also goes by Bill Hood, William A Hood, William Austin Hood, is a registered financial professional currently at INVESTMENT DISTRIBUTORS, INC. located in Birmingham, Alabama.

William is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2004. William has worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 52TO, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 14, Series 53 and Series 24 exams.

Aliases

Bill Hood | William A Hood | William Austin Hood

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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Certified licenses

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Experience

Current

June 23, 2026 - Present

INVESTMENT DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

Office #1: 2801 Highway 280 South, Birmingham, AL 35223
BD
CRD#: 35490
Birmingham, AL
Past

February 21, 2025 - June 26, 2026

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 15340
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

February 21, 2025 - June 26, 2026

CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC

BD
CRD#: 10358
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

February 21, 2025 - June 26, 2026

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 10299
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

February 20, 2025 - June 26, 2026

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 105644
HOMEWOOD, AL
Past

February 20, 2025 - June 26, 2026

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
HOMEWOOD, AL
Past

September 20, 2016 - February 20, 2025

CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 15708
Birmingham, AL
Past

September 20, 2016 - February 20, 2025

CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15708
Birmingham, AL
Past

June 30, 2015 - September 7, 2016

PNC MANAGED ACCOUNT SOLUTIONS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 110476
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

June 29, 2015 - September 7, 2016

BBVA SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 27060
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

February 28, 2012 - June 19, 2015

CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 15708
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

January 6, 2012 - June 19, 2015

CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15708
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

July 8, 2005 - January 4, 2012

BBVA COMPASS INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS, INC

BD
CRD#: 17086
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

May 24, 2004 - July 5, 2005

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 2881
MILWAUKEE, WI

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.

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RR
Alabama
(6/23/2026)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 2/27/2012
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 5/28/2004
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Municipal Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 11/30/2005
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 5/21/2004
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 14
Date: 6/23/2026
Compliance Officer Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 53
Date: 10/29/2015
Municipal Securities Principal Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 6/7/2008
General Securities Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

ID
INVESTMENT DISTRIBUTORS, INC.
INVESTMENT DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

CRD#: 35490 / SEC#: , 8-46802

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

Main Address
2801 Highway 280 South, Birmingham, AL 35223
Mailing Address
2801 Highway 280 South, Birmingham, AL 35223
Phone number
(205) 268-5202
Established
Tennessee since 08/30/1993
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)

Documents

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
PROTECTIVE LIFE CORPORATIONPARENT COMPANY
BAGGETT, ALAN SASSISTANT FINANCIAL OFFICER8088232
CARLSON, MARTHA LDESIGNATED RESPONSIBLE LICENSED PRODUCER2731502
COFFMAN, BENJAMIN PAULCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER6738662
COLLAZO, KIMBERLYASSISTANT SECRETARY8075061
CREUTZMANN, SCOTT EMILDIRECTOR5351383
LANE, JAMIE LAURADIRECTOR5779720
MCCRELESS, KEVIN LUCIUSCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER5180100
MORSCH, LETITIA ADIRECTOR & ASSISTANT SECRETARY5133531
TENNENT, RAYBURN EDWARDASSISTANT FINANCIAL OFFICER6245099
WAGNER, JAMES CARL JRPRESIDENT & DIRECTOR4261922

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Company Information

INVESTMENT DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

CRD#: 35490Birmingham, AL 35223

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