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Ashley L. Williams

WELLINGTON FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS
Boston, MA 02210
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CRD#: 5498874
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Professional summary

Ashley Leigh Williams, who also goes by Ashley L Astrella, Ashley Leigh Astrella, is a registered financial professional currently at WELLINGTON FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS INC. located in Boston, Massachusetts.

Ashley is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2022. Ashley has worked at 1 firm and has passed the Series 7TO, SIE and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Ashley L Astrella | Ashley Leigh Astrella

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.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

February 22, 2022 - Present

WELLINGTON FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS INC.

Office #1: 280 Congress Street, Boston, MA 02210
BD
CRD#: 152768
Boston, MA

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 2/22/2022
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 2/28/2019
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 3/14/2024
General Securities Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

WF
WELLINGTON FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS INC.
WELLINGTON FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS INC. | WELLINGTON MANAGEMENT ADVISERS, INC

CRD#: 152768 / SEC#: , 8-68476

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

Main Address
280 Congress Street, Boston, MA 02210
Mailing Address
280 Congress Street, Boston, MA 02210
Phone number
(617) 951-5000
Established
Delaware since 10/29/2009
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
WELLINGTON MANAGEMENT FUNDS HOLDINGS LLPHOLDING COMPANY
COYNE, LAURA ANN ESQ.DIRECTOR7053320
GEORGE, JEFFREY BRIANDIRECTOR8180600
HAVLICEK, DESMOND ANTHONYDIRECTOR2843267
MACKENZIE, BRENDAN MICHAELDIRECTOR5051963
MARTIN, SARA ANNCHIEF LEGAL OFFICER7469775
MILLEN, SARAH MACKTEZCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER7116565
SHANNON, MARY KEHOEDIRECTOR6439388
SHANNON, MARY KEHOEPRESIDENT6439388
WILLIAMS, ASHLEY LEIGHCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER5498874

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Company Information

WELLINGTON FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS INC.

CRD#: 152768Boston, MA 02210

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