WR
William D. Russell
NATIONWIDE SECURITIES
Crestwood, KY
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CRD#: 6285231
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Professional summary
William Devin Russell, who also goes by Devin Russell, W. Devin Russell, is a registered financial advisor currently at NATIONWIDE SECURITIES, LLC located in Crestwood, Kentucky.
William is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2014. William has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7TO, Series 6TO, SIE, Series 6, Series 24 and Series 26 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Devin Russell | W. Devin Russell
Other business activities
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
January 31, 2019 - Present
NATIONWIDE SECURITIES, LLC
RIA
BD
CRD#: 11173
Crestwood, KY
Current
January 18, 2019 - Present
NATIONWIDE SECURITIES, LLC
RIA
BD
CRD#: 11173
Crestwood, KY
Past
November 13, 2018 - January 18, 2019
JEFFERSON NATIONAL SECURITIES CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 47582
COLUMBUS, OH
Past
January 28, 2014 - July 30, 2015
PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.
BD
CRD#: 5685
LOUISVILLE, KY
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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NS
NATIONWIDE SECURITIES, LLC
NATIONWIDE ADVISORY SERVICES, INC | NATIONWIDE SECURITIES, LLC DBA NATIONWIDE ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC | NATIONWIDE SECURITIES, LLC DBA NATIONWIDE ADVISORY SERVICES, INC. | NATIONWIDE SECURITIES, LLC | NATIONWIDE SECURITIES, INC. | NATIONWIDE ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.
CRD#: 11173 / SEC#: 801-69260, 8-12500
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/9/2008 Approved)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.
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
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(10/1/2020)
IAR
Alabama(6/9/2025)
RR
Alaska(10/1/2020)
IAR
Alaska(6/6/2025)
RR
Arizona(10/1/2020)
IAR
Arizona(6/13/2025)
RR
Arkansas(10/1/2020)
IAR
Arkansas(6/17/2025)
RR
California(10/1/2020)
IAR
California(6/3/2025)
RR
Colorado(10/1/2020)
IAR
Colorado(6/2/2025)
RR
Connecticut(10/1/2020)
IAR
Connecticut(6/3/2025)
RR
Delaware(10/1/2020)
IAR
Delaware(6/7/2025)
RR
District of Columbia(10/1/2020)
IAR
District of Columbia(7/28/2025)
RR
Florida(10/1/2020)
IAR
Florida(6/3/2025)
RR
Georgia(10/1/2020)
IAR
Georgia(6/3/2025)
RR
Hawaii(10/1/2020)
IAR
Hawaii(6/3/2025)
RR
Idaho(10/1/2020)
IAR
Idaho(6/2/2025)
RR
Illinois(10/1/2020)
IAR
Illinois(6/11/2025)
RR
Indiana(10/1/2020)
RR
Iowa(10/1/2020)
IAR
Iowa(6/3/2025)
RR
Kansas(10/1/2020)
IAR
Kansas(6/2/2025)
RR
Kentucky(1/18/2019)
IAR
Kentucky(1/31/2019)
RR
Louisiana(10/1/2020)
IAR
Louisiana(6/4/2025)
RR
Maine(10/1/2020)
IAR
Maine(6/4/2025)
RR
Maryland(10/1/2020)
IAR
Maryland(6/2/2025)
RR
Massachusetts(10/1/2020)
IAR
Massachusetts(8/1/2025)
RR
Michigan(10/1/2020)
IAR
Michigan(6/5/2025)
RR
Minnesota(10/1/2020)
IAR
Minnesota(6/2/2025)
RR
Mississippi(10/1/2020)
IAR
Mississippi(6/11/2025)
RR
Missouri(10/1/2020)
IAR
Missouri(6/3/2025)
RR
Montana(10/1/2020)
IAR
Montana(6/9/2025)
RR
Nebraska(10/1/2020)
IAR
Nebraska(6/11/2025)
RR
Nevada(10/1/2020)
IAR
Nevada(6/8/2025)
RR
New Hampshire(10/1/2020)
IAR
New Hampshire(6/3/2025)
RR
New Jersey(10/1/2020)
IAR
New Jersey(6/2/2025)
RR
New Mexico(10/1/2020)
IAR
New Mexico(6/3/2025)
RR
New York(10/1/2020)
IAR
New York(6/2/2025)
RR
North Carolina(10/1/2020)
IAR
North Carolina(6/9/2025)
RR
North Dakota(10/1/2020)
IAR
North Dakota(6/20/2025)
RR
Ohio(10/1/2020)
IAR
Ohio(6/4/2025)
RR
Oklahoma(10/1/2020)
IAR
Oklahoma(6/3/2025)
RR
Oregon(10/1/2020)
IAR
Oregon(6/4/2025)
RR
Pennsylvania(10/1/2020)
IAR
Pennsylvania(6/6/2025)
RR
Rhode Island(10/1/2020)
IAR
Rhode Island(6/3/2025)
RR
South Carolina(10/1/2020)
IAR
South Carolina(6/3/2025)
RR
South Dakota(10/1/2020)
IAR
South Dakota(6/3/2025)
RR
Tennessee(10/1/2020)
RR
Texas(10/1/2020)
IAR
Texas(6/2/2025)
RR
Utah(10/1/2020)
IAR
Utah(6/3/2025)
RR
Vermont(10/1/2020)
IAR
Vermont(6/2/2025)
RR
Virginia(10/1/2020)
IAR
Virginia(6/3/2025)
RR
Washington(10/1/2020)
IAR
Washington(6/2/2025)
RR
West Virginia(10/1/2020)
IAR
West Virginia(6/9/2025)
RR
Wisconsin(10/1/2020)
IAR
Wisconsin(6/3/2025)
RR
Wyoming(10/1/2020)
IAR
Wyoming(6/3/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 8/4/2021
General Securities Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 11/13/2018
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
NS
NATIONWIDE SECURITIES, LLC
NATIONWIDE ADVISORY SERVICES, INC | NATIONWIDE SECURITIES, LLC DBA NATIONWIDE ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC | NATIONWIDE SECURITIES, LLC DBA NATIONWIDE ADVISORY SERVICES, INC. | NATIONWIDE SECURITIES, LLC | NATIONWIDE SECURITIES, INC. | NATIONWIDE ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.
CRD#: 11173 / SEC#: 801-69260, 8-12500
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/9/2008 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
One Nationwide Plaza Mailing Code: 01-17-402, Columbus, OH 43215
Mailing Address
One Nationwide Plaza 1-33-401, Columbus, OH 43215
Phone number
(888) 753-7364
Established
Delaware since 10/09/2007
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
24
SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| NFS DISTRIBUTORS, INC. | MANAGING MEMBER | |
| ANIANO, JOSEPH NICHOLAS | PRESIDENT | 4303290 |
| GINNAN, STEVEN A. | BOARD MANAGER | 6984613 |
| JESTICE, KEVIN THOMAS | BOARD MANAGER | 5363377 |
| RABENSTINE, JAMES JAY | VICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 2025566 |
| ROSWELL, EWAN THEODORE | AVP, FINANCE CONTROLLERSHIP-NF AND FINOP | 3056545 |
| STEVENSON, ERIC RAY | BOARD MANAGER | 5250338 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 10 |
| Arbitration | 3 |
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