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William G. Christie

PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES
Birmingham, AL 35242
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CRD#: 5955580
WC

Professional summary

William Gilmore Christie III, who also goes by William Gilmore Christie III, William Christie, Bill Christie, William Gilmore Christie, is a registered financial professional currently at PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES, LLC located in Birmingham, Alabama.

William is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2011. William has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 24 and Series 26 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

William Gilmore Christie Iii | William Christie | Bill Christie | William Gilmore Christie

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

April 9, 2024 - Present

PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 1400 Urban Center Drive Suite 475, Birmingham, AL 35242
RIA
BD
CRD#: 120222
Birmingham, AL
Past

July 13, 2018 - April 25, 2024

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
FORT MILL, SC
Past

April 24, 2013 - March 29, 2016

CURIAN CAPITAL, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 120270
DENVER, CO
Past

August 8, 2011 - April 13, 2018

JACKSON NATIONAL LIFE DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 40178
DENVER, CO

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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PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES, LLC
AFFIANCE FINANCIAL | WEALTHHYVE ADVISORS | US PLANNING GROUP | SILVERLEAF WEALTH ADVISORY | PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES, LLC | PCS ADVISORS | MCGILL FINANCIAL ENSEMBLE | MARION INVESTMENT ADVISORS | LINDLE HENNESSEY GROUP | KFG PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES, LLC | KENTUCKY FINANCIAL GROUP | J&G FINANCIAL | IMPACT WEALTH GROUP | IARANN WEALTH | HERITAGE WEALTH GROUP | HAFELE INVESTMENTS | FIORI FINANCIAL | FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS GROUP | EVERGREEN STRATEGIC WEALTH | ENTHEOS FINANCIAL | DUNCAN AND HARDIN FINANCIAL | DUGAN FINANCIAL SERVICES | BURKE FINANCIAL SERVICES | BRIGHTLINE FINANCIAL | BLUE OCEAN GLOBAL WEALTH

CRD#: 120222 / SEC#: 801-71475, 8-68183

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/25/2010 Approved)
Delaware
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/2010 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/2010 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/2010 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/1/2010 Terminated)
Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/4/2010 Terminated)
Mississippi
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/2010 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/1/2010 Terminated)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/1/2010 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/1/2010 Terminated)
North Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/5/2018 Approved)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/1/2010 Terminated)
Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/1/2010 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/9/2011 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/2010 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/2010 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago 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
Alabama
(4/25/2024)
RR
Kentucky
(4/22/2024)
RR
Ohio
(4/9/2024)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 4/23/2013
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 9/26/2011
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: 12/21/2012
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 8/5/2011
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 5/23/2014
General Securities Principal Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 26
Date: 4/21/2014
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

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PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES, LLC
AFFIANCE FINANCIAL | WEALTHHYVE ADVISORS | US PLANNING GROUP | SILVERLEAF WEALTH ADVISORY | PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES, LLC | PCS ADVISORS | MCGILL FINANCIAL ENSEMBLE | MARION INVESTMENT ADVISORS | LINDLE HENNESSEY GROUP | KFG PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES, LLC | KENTUCKY FINANCIAL GROUP | J&G FINANCIAL | IMPACT WEALTH GROUP | IARANN WEALTH | HERITAGE WEALTH GROUP | HAFELE INVESTMENTS | FIORI FINANCIAL | FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS GROUP | EVERGREEN STRATEGIC WEALTH | ENTHEOS FINANCIAL | DUNCAN AND HARDIN FINANCIAL | DUGAN FINANCIAL SERVICES | BURKE FINANCIAL SERVICES | BRIGHTLINE FINANCIAL | BLUE OCEAN GLOBAL WEALTH

CRD#: 120222 / SEC#: 801-71475, 8-68183

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/25/2010 Approved)
Delaware
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/2010 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/2010 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/2010 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/1/2010 Terminated)
Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/4/2010 Terminated)
Mississippi
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/2010 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/1/2010 Terminated)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/1/2010 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/1/2010 Terminated)
North Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/5/2018 Approved)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/1/2010 Terminated)
Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/1/2010 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/9/2011 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/2010 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/2010 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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Contact information

Main Address
2225 Lexington Rd., Louisville, KY 40206
Mailing Address
2225 Lexington Rd., Louisville, KY 40206
Phone number
(502) 451-0600
Established
Kentucky since 02/05/2001
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
60

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

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FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

BROCHURE SUPPLEMENT FORM ADV2B STEVEN MILLS (3/21/2025)
FIRM BROCHURE 03/21/2025 (3/21/2025)
FIRM WRAP FEE BROCHURE 03/21/2025 (3/21/2025)
BROCHURE SUPPLEMENT FORM ADV 2B - EDWARD MARION (3/21/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
KFG ENTERPRISES, INC.SHAREHOLDER
PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES EMP STOCK OWNERSHIP PLAN & TRUSTESOP TRUST
GRAHAM, TIMOTHY DALEYPRESIDENT4461811
IRONSIDE, JULIA MEYERFINOP2441578
MILLS, STEVEN RICHARDCHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER3133520
SAMPSON, ERNEST AUBREYMANAGING MEMBER, ESOP TRUSTEE2001651
TAYLOR-JONES, JOHN PHILIPCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2171620
WESCOTT, MARY ELIZABETHCHIEF ADMINISTRATION OFFICER4404797

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts3,271
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,051,273,980

Disclosures

Regulatory Event1

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Company Information

PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 120222Birmingham, AL 35242

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