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William D. Adams

GCG SECURITIES
Birmingham, MI 48009
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CRD#: 6474129
WA

Professional summary

William David Adams, who also goes by Bill Adams, Billy Adams, Will Adams, is a registered financial professional currently at GCG SECURITIES, LLC located in Birmingham, Michigan.

William is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2017. William has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 79 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Bill Adams | Billy Adams | Will Adams

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

November 14, 2025 - Present

GCG SECURITIES, LLC

Office #1: 189 Townsend Street, Ste 200, Birmingham, MI 48009
BD
CRD#: 324243
Birmingham, MI
Past

June 16, 2021 - February 24, 2025

RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 705
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 30, 2017 - April 20, 2021

MARLIN & ASSOCIATES SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 152650
NEW YORK, NY

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.

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RR
Michigan
(11/14/2025)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 5/23/2016
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 79
Date: 8/30/2017
Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

GS
GCG SECURITIES, LLC
GCG SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 324243 / SEC#: , 8-71019

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

Main Address
189 Townsend Street, Ste 200, Birmingham, MI 48009
Mailing Address
189 Townsend Street, Ste 200, Birmingham, MI 48009
Phone number
(248) 480-2032
Established
Michigan since 11/03/2022
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (6 States and Territories)

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Documents

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
GREENWICH CAPTIAL GROUP, LLCOWNER
COURY, ROBERT SAMUELCEO, CCO, AMLCO4373330
SCHMITT, JOSEPH EUGENE IVVICE PRESIDENT AND CFO5478218

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Company Information

GCG SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 324243Birmingham, MI 48009

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