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Friend M. Williams

ALPHASTAR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
Nashville, TN 37212
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CRD#: 5784577
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Professional summary

Friend Michael Williams, who also goes by Friend Williams, is a registered financial advisor currently at ALPHASTAR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT located in Nashville, Tennessee.

Friend is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2010. Friend has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

Friend Williams

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) - RIA

Click below to view Friend Michael Williams's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience

Current

February 22, 2024 - Present

ALPHASTAR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

Office #1: 2505 21st Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37212Office #2: 2099 N Mount Juliet Rd., Mount Juliet, TN 37122
RIA
CRD#: 157423
Nashville, TN
Past

April 19, 2021 - February 20, 2024

CENTENNIAL ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 290778
AUSTIN, TX
Past

December 3, 2020 - April 16, 2021

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 46173
AUSTIN, TX
Past

October 30, 2020 - April 16, 2021

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 46173
AUSTIN, TX
Past

May 5, 2015 - April 28, 2020

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7870
COLUMBIA, SC
Past

April 27, 2015 - April 28, 2015

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7870
COLUMBIA, SC
Past

April 27, 2015 - April 28, 2020

TD AMERITRADE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 111514
COLUMBIA, SC
Past

April 16, 2015 - April 28, 2020

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7870
COLUMBIA, SC
Past

January 7, 2013 - August 9, 2013

EDWARD JONES

RIA
CRD#: 250
HENDERSONVILLE, NC
Past

December 21, 2012 - August 9, 2013

EDWARD JONES

BD
CRD#: 250
HENDERSONVILLE, NC
Past

August 9, 2010 - October 16, 2012

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17499
HENDERSONVILLE, NC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
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ALPHASTAR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
ALPHASTAR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | ALPHASTAR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 157423 / SEC#: 801-72361

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/18/2011 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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

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
Tennessee
(3/15/2024)
IAR
Texas
(2/22/2024)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 1/5/2013
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 10/1/2010
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 7/30/2012
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 8/6/2010
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Current Firm

AC
ALPHASTAR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
ALPHASTAR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | ALPHASTAR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 157423 / SEC#: 801-72361

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/18/2011 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
19600 West Catawba Avenue Suite B200, Cornelius, NC 28031
Mailing Address
Phone number
(855) 340-2514
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
124

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A (3/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts11,592
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,841,154,148

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
12/12/2023
Cover Page
Report
06/27/2023
Cover Page
Report

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Company Information

ALPHASTAR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 157423Nashville, TN 37212

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