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David N. Williams
NEEDHAM & COMPANY
New York, NY 10177
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CRD#: 5907635
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Professional summary
David N Williams, who also goes by David Neil Williams, David Williams, is a registered financial professional currently at NEEDHAM & COMPANY, LLC located in New York, New York.
David is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2011. David has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 16, Series 87, Series 86 and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
No
Aliases
David Neil Williams | David Williams
Other business activities
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The advisor shows no other business activity.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
April 14, 2026 - Present
NEEDHAM & COMPANY, LLC
Office #1: 250 Park Avenue 10th Floor, New York, NY 10177RIA
BD
CRD#: 16360
New York, NY
Past
July 7, 2021 - April 9, 2026
THE BENCHMARK COMPANY, LLC
BD
CRD#: 22982
NEW YORK, NY
Past
May 1, 2019 - July 12, 2021
LOOP CAPITAL MARKETS LLC
BD
CRD#: 43098
DALLAS, TX
Past
March 5, 2019 - April 23, 2019
DREXEL HAMILTON, LLC
BD
CRD#: 143570
NEW YORK, NY
Past
October 31, 2018 - April 3, 2019
NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC
BD
CRD#: 5167
FRISCO, TX
Past
September 30, 2015 - July 31, 2018
DREXEL HAMILTON, LLC
BD
CRD#: 143570
NEW YORK, NY
Past
January 2, 2014 - October 29, 2015
ASCENDIANT CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC
BD
CRD#: 152912
JUPITER, FL
Past
May 3, 2011 - January 3, 2014
WFG INVESTMENTS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 22704
DALLAS, TX
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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NEEDHAM & COMPANY, LLC
NEEDHAM & COMPANY, INC. | NEEDHAM & COMPANY, LLC
CRD#: 16360 / SEC#: 801-62735, 8-33772
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/12/2004 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New York district office)
State Registrations and Notice Filings
Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.Visual representation of state registrations
RR
California(4/14/2026)
RR
Massachusetts(4/14/2026)
RR
New York(4/14/2026)
RR
Texas(4/14/2026)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
Cboe BYX Exchange, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
SRO Registrations
RR
Investors' Exchange LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
NYSE Arca, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq Stock Market
Current Firm
N&
NEEDHAM & COMPANY, LLC
NEEDHAM & COMPANY, INC. | NEEDHAM & COMPANY, LLC
CRD#: 16360 / SEC#: 801-62735, 8-33772
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/12/2004 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New York district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
250 Park Avenue 10th Floor, New York, NY 10177
Mailing Address
250 Park Avenue 10th Floor, New York, NY 10177
Phone number
(212) 371-8300
Established
Delaware since 04/04/2005
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees
185
SEC notice filing (5 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| NEEDHAM HOLDINGS, LLC | MEMBER | |
| IACOVONE, JACK JAMES | MANAGING DIRECTOR, CEO & HEAD OF INVESTMENT BANKING | 2877398 |
| PRIOR, JOHN JOSEPH JR | MANAGING DIRECTOR, CEO OF THE NEEDHAM GROUP, INC. | 1076802 |
| ABBRUZZESE, JAMES MICHAEL | MANAGING DIRECTOR, CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER & ACTING HEAD OF SALES | 2960715 |
| FIORDALISO, ROBERT JOSEPH | MANAGING DIRECTOR, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 2518397 |
| LAUFER, DAVID MICHAEL | MANAGING DIRECTOR, HEAD OF TRADING & SALES TRADING | 4336854 |
| MALIK, ANDREW JOSEPH | MANAGING DIRECTOR, CHAIRMAN | 317860 |
| MALLOY, JOHN PATRICK | MANAGING DIRECTOR, CO-DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH | 5322002 |
| MALONEY, THOMAS ANTHONY | MANAGING DIRECTOR, CO-DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH | 2386331 |
| MERLINO, SALVATORE ANTHONY | MANAGING DIRECTOR, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 4397078 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 27 |
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