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William O. Bradford
GRIMES & COMPANY
WESTBOROUGH, MA 01581
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CRD#: 5434547
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Professional summary
William O Bradford, who also goes by Bill Bradford, is a registered financial advisor currently at GRIMES & COMPANY located in Westborough, Massachusetts.
William is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2007. William has worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Bill Bradford
Other business activities
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1. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE WITH VARIOUS COMPANIES; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE; START DATE: 12/2007; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 5; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 5; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: INSURANCE AGENT; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SELLS LIFE, HEALTH, ANNUITIES AND LONG-TERM CARE; 2. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: CWM, LLC DBA CARSON PARTNERS - CRD # 155344; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: SEC REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISORY FIRM THAT PROVIDES PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT, FINANCIAL PLANNING, ESTATE PLANNING, AND ADDITIONAL ADVISORY SERVICES; START DATE: 03/2023; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: WEALTH ADVISOR; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 32; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: offering advisory services; 3. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: CWM, LLC DBA CARSON WEALTH; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED ADDRESS; NATURE OF BUSINESS: DBA FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES; START DATE: 02/2023; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: WEALTH ADVISOR; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 32; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: PROVIDING BROKERAGE AND ADVISORY SERVICES TO CLIENTS WHEN NEEDED; 4. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: WILLIAM BRADFORD FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: 62 GATES ST #3, BOSTON, MA 02127; NATURE OF BUSINESS: DBA FOR TAX PURPOSES; START DATE: 02/2023; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 1; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: OWN AND MANAGE USING THIS COMPANY FOR ALL BUSINESS AND TAX PURSPOSES;
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
April 2, 2024 - Present
GRIMES & COMPANY
Office #1: One Technology Drive Suite 100, Westborough, MA 01581RIA
CRD#: 109420
WESTBOROUGH, MA
Past
March 1, 2023 - March 20, 2024
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 13572
Boston, MA
Past
February 28, 2023 - March 20, 2024
CWM, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 155344
Boston, MA
Past
June 8, 2022 - February 28, 2023
KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 283330
Boston, MA
Past
May 27, 2022 - February 28, 2023
KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 42046
Boston, MA
Past
July 11, 2017 - May 31, 2022
CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 39550
NORWELL, MA
Past
July 10, 2017 - May 31, 2022
CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 39550
NORWELL, MA
Past
August 5, 2013 - July 10, 2017
SANTANDER SECURITIES LLC
RIA
CRD#: 41791
DEDHAM, MA
Past
July 17, 2013 - July 10, 2017
SANTANDER SECURITIES LLC
BD
CRD#: 41791
DEDHAM, MA
Past
October 26, 2009 - February 19, 2013
TD AMERITRADE, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 7870
BOSTON, MA
Past
October 26, 2009 - February 19, 2013
TD AMERITRADE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 111514
BOSTON, MA
Past
October 16, 2009 - February 19, 2013
TD AMERITRADE, INC.
BD
CRD#: 7870
BOSTON, MA
Past
April 27, 2009 - July 22, 2009
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 19616
NORWELL, MA
Past
January 1, 2008 - July 22, 2009
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 19616
NORWELL, MA
Past
November 30, 2007 - January 3, 2008
A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 4
NORWELL, MA
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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GRIMES & COMPANY
GRIMES & CO INC | GRIMES & COMPANY, LLC | GRIMES & COMPANY, INC. | GRIMES & COMPANY WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | GRIMES & COMPANY
CRD#: 109420 / SEC#: 801-57193
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/28/2000 Approved)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
Massachusetts(4/2/2024)
IAR
Texas(9/30/2024)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Current Firm
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GRIMES & COMPANY
GRIMES & CO INC | GRIMES & COMPANY, LLC | GRIMES & COMPANY, INC. | GRIMES & COMPANY WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | GRIMES & COMPANY
CRD#: 109420 / SEC#: 801-57193
RIA
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Contact information
Main Address
One Technology Drive Suite 100, Westborough, MA 01581
Mailing Address
Phone number
(508) 366-3883
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
53
SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 9,415 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 5,592,556,041 |
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Company Information
GRIMES & COMPANY
CRD#: 109420Westborough, MA 01581TRUST BUT VERIFY
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