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William J. Marx

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CRD#: 5364905
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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 Marx III, who also goes by William J Marx III, William Marx, was a registered financial professional .

William is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2007. William had worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


William J Marx Iii | William Marx

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

November 13, 2013 - June 1, 2016

FORESIDE DISTRIBUTION SOLUTIONS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 118787
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Past

June 7, 2013 - July 27, 2020

PNC CAPITAL ADVISORS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 151829
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Past

May 8, 2008 - May 22, 2012

ADP BROKER-DEALER, INC.

BD
CRD#: 37693
ALLENTOWN, PA
Past

November 5, 2007 - April 29, 2008

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6627
BETHLEHEM, PA
Past

August 15, 2007 - April 29, 2008

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
BETHLEHEM, PA

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 10/31/2007
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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FORESIDE DISTRIBUTION SOLUTIONS, LLC
FORESIDE DISTRIBUTION SOLUTIONS, LLC | PROFESSIONAL FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, LLC | PNC FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, LLC

CRD#: 118787 / SEC#: , 8-53686

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Terminated by SEC on 08/03/2020
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Contact information


Main Address
Mailing Address
Phone number
Established
Delaware since 11/16/2001
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
# of Employees

Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
FORESIDE DISTRIBUTORS, LLCOWNER
BERTHY, RICHARD JOHN MR.PRESIDENT/MANAGER/DIRECTOR/TREASURER1341368
DIVALERIO, JENNIFER KAYVICE PRESIDENT3236826
FAIRBANKS, MARK ALANVICE PRESIDENT1847318
HOOPES, JENNIFER ELLENSECRETARY5462575
MOSCARITOLO, SUSAN KALLAICHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER/VICE PRESIDENT2618909
SOMMERS, WESTONFINANCIAL AND OPERATIONS PRINCIPAL5290145

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Company Information


FORESIDE DISTRIBUTION SOLUTIONS, LLC

CRD#: 118787

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