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Geoffrey S. Williams
JOHN HANCOCK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC
Queen Creek, AZ
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CRD#: 5481208
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Professional summary
Geoffrey Stafford Williams, who also goes by Geoff Williams, is a registered financial advisor currently at JOHN HANCOCK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC located in Queen Creek, Arizona and JOHN HANCOCK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT DISTRIBUTORS LLC located in Boston, Massachusetts.
Geoffrey is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2008. Geoffrey has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 10 and Series 9 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Geoff Williams
Other business activities
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OBA Details: 1.) a. OBA Name: FJB Ventures LLC b. Investment-related? No c. OBA Address: 1980 W. Madisen Marie Ave Queen Creek, AZ 85142 d. OBA Nature: Pop-up food service e. Position, Title, or Relationship with the OBA: Chef/Cook f. OBA Start Date: 07/20/2024 g. Approximate number of hours/month devoted to the OBA: 4 h. Number of hours devoted to the OBA during securities trading hours: 0 i. Brief description duties related to the OBA: Cook/Prepare the tri tip along with mac and cheese. 2.) a. OBA Name: Waste Ops LLC b. Investment-related? No c. OBA Address: 1980 W. Madisen Marie Ave Queen Creek, AZ 85142 d. OBA Nature: Dumpster rental services e. Position, Title, or Relationship with the OBA: Marketing Strategist f. OBA Start Date: 08/03/2024 g. Approximate number of hours/month devoted to the OBA: 4 h. Number of hours devoted to the OBA during securities trading hours: 0 i. Brief description duties related to the OBA: Help with marketing ideas to construction and utility companies.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
November 5, 2024 - Present
JOHN HANCOCK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC
RIA
CRD#: 105790
Queen Creek, AZ
Current
November 4, 2024 - Present
JOHN HANCOCK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT DISTRIBUTORS LLC
Office #1: 197 Clarendon Street, Boston, MA 02116BD
CRD#: 28262
Boston, MA
Current
November 5, 2024 - Present
JOHN HANCOCK DISTRIBUTORS LLC
Office #1: 197 Clarendon Street, Boston, MA 02116BD
CRD#: 5249
Boston, MA
Past
November 8, 2018 - July 17, 2024
JOHN HANCOCK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC
RIA
CRD#: 105790
BOSTON, MA
Past
February 8, 2018 - July 17, 2024
JOHN HANCOCK DISTRIBUTORS LLC
BD
CRD#: 5249
BOSTON, MA
Past
June 14, 2017 - November 8, 2018
MANULIFE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT (US) LLC
RIA
CRD#: 106435
BOSTON, MA
Past
September 29, 2016 - July 17, 2024
JOHN HANCOCK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT DISTRIBUTORS LLC
BD
CRD#: 28262
Tempe, AZ
Past
August 4, 2015 - September 7, 2016
VOYA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CO. LLC
RIA
CRD#: 106494
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past
July 27, 2015 - September 7, 2016
VOYA INVESTMENTS DISTRIBUTOR, LLC
BD
CRD#: 37886
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past
January 7, 2014 - June 10, 2015
VOYA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CO. LLC
RIA
CRD#: 106494
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past
November 5, 2012 - June 10, 2015
VOYA INVESTMENTS DISTRIBUTOR, LLC
BD
CRD#: 37886
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past
June 26, 2008 - November 5, 2012
CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.
BD
CRD#: 5393
PHOENIX, AZ
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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JH
JOHN HANCOCK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC
JOHN HANCOCK ADVISERS, INC | JOHN HANCOCK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC | JOHN HANCOCK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC | JOHN HANCOCK ADVISERS, LLC
CRD#: 105790 / SEC#: 801-8124
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/12/1971 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.RR
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Alabama(11/5/2024)
RR
Alaska(11/5/2024)
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Arizona(11/7/2024)
IAR
Arizona(11/7/2024)
RR
Arkansas(11/5/2024)
RR
California(11/5/2024)
RR
Colorado(11/5/2024)
RR
Connecticut(11/5/2024)
RR
Delaware(11/5/2024)
RR
District of Columbia(11/5/2024)
RR
Florida(11/5/2024)
RR
Georgia(11/5/2024)
RR
Hawaii(11/5/2024)
RR
Idaho(11/5/2024)
RR
Illinois(11/5/2024)
RR
Indiana(11/5/2024)
RR
Iowa(11/5/2024)
RR
Kansas(11/5/2024)
RR
Kentucky(11/5/2024)
RR
Louisiana(11/5/2024)
RR
Maine(11/5/2024)
RR
Maryland(11/5/2024)
RR
Massachusetts(11/4/2024)
IAR
Massachusetts(11/5/2024)
RR
Michigan(11/5/2024)
RR
Minnesota(11/5/2024)
RR
Mississippi(11/5/2024)
RR
Missouri(11/5/2024)
RR
Montana(11/12/2024)
RR
Nebraska(11/5/2024)
RR
Nevada(11/5/2024)
RR
New Hampshire(11/5/2024)
RR
New Jersey(11/5/2024)
RR
New Mexico(11/5/2024)
RR
New York(11/5/2024)
RR
North Carolina(11/5/2024)
RR
North Dakota(11/5/2024)
RR
Ohio(11/5/2024)
RR
Oklahoma(11/5/2024)
RR
Oregon(11/5/2024)
RR
Pennsylvania(11/5/2024)
RR
Puerto Rico(11/5/2024)
RR
Rhode Island(11/5/2024)
RR
South Carolina(11/5/2024)
RR
South Dakota(11/5/2024)
RR
Tennessee(11/5/2024)
RR
Texas(11/5/2024)
RR
Utah(11/5/2024)
RR
Vermont(11/5/2024)
RR
Virginia(11/5/2024)
RR
Washington(11/5/2024)
RR
West Virginia(11/5/2024)
RR
Wisconsin(11/5/2024)
RR
Wyoming(11/5/2024)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
JH
JOHN HANCOCK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC
JOHN HANCOCK ADVISERS, INC | JOHN HANCOCK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC | JOHN HANCOCK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC | JOHN HANCOCK ADVISERS, LLC
CRD#: 105790 / SEC#: 801-8124
RIA
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Contact information
Main Address
200 Berkeley St., Boston, MA 02116-5022
Mailing Address
Phone number
(617) 663-3000
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
363
SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 35,239 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 202,193,176,436 |
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