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William J. Pieper

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CRD#: 4852284
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Professional summary


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William John Pieper was a registered financial professional .

William is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2005. William had worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 53 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

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.
(1) 11/2021 2nd Selectman, Town of North Haven, CT; Not investment related. Time spent approximately 20 hours per month, none during securities trading hours; Elected position relating to Town affairs/regular meetings to discuss and vote on Town matters.

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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 10, 2023 - January 11, 2024

GUIDANCE POINT RETIREMENT SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 161000
NORTH HAVEN, CT
Past

July 14, 2006 - July 6, 2022

PENTEGRA INVESTORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 111503
SHELTON, CT
Past

January 1, 2005 - July 6, 2022

PENTEGRA DISTRIBUTORS INC.

BD
CRD#: 26249
SHELTON, CT

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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GUIDANCE POINT RETIREMENT SERVICES, LLC
GUIDANCE POINT RETIREMENT SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 161000 / SEC#: 801-73184

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/22/2012 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 6/28/2005
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


GP
GUIDANCE POINT RETIREMENT SERVICES, LLC
GUIDANCE POINT RETIREMENT SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 161000 / SEC#: 801-73184

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/22/2012 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
136 Commercial Street Suite 301, Portland, ME 04101
Mailing Address
Phone number
(207) 358-3099
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
7

SEC notice filing (5 States and Territories)


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Documents


Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A (3/25/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts6
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 62,861,825

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Company Information


GUIDANCE POINT RETIREMENT SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 161000

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