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William H. Garrard

OPTIMUM FINANCIAL SERVICES
Jackson, MS 39216-4902
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CRD#: 6476150
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Professional summary

William Hugh Garrard MR. is a registered financial advisor currently at OPTIMUM FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC located in Jackson, Mississippi.

William is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2015. William has worked at 1 firm and has passed the Series 65 exam.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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NAME OF BUSINESS; TRIANGLE PROPERTIES, INC. 900 JULIA STREET ISOLA, MS 38754, RENTAL PROPERTY INVESTMENTS, SECRETARY/TREAS., DIRECTOR STARTED 1989 1 HOUR PER MONTH, 0 HOURS PER MONTH TO OTHER BUSINESSES DURING TRADING HOURS, MANAGEMENT OF RENTAL PROPERTIES

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

July 9, 2015 - Present

OPTIMUM FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 1817 Crane Ridge Drive Suite 200, Jackson, MS 39216-4902
RIA
CRD#: 105878
Jackson, MS

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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OPTIMUM FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
OPTIMUM FINANCIAL SERVICES INC | OPTIMUM FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 105878 / SEC#: 801-38310

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/22/1991 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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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
Mississippi
(7/9/2015)
IAR
Texas
(9/12/2018)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 7/9/2015
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Current Firm

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OPTIMUM FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
OPTIMUM FINANCIAL SERVICES INC | OPTIMUM FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 105878 / SEC#: 801-38310

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/22/1991 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
1817 Crane Ridge Drive Suite 200, Jackson, MS 39216-4902
Mailing Address
Phone number
(601) 981-5900
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
4

SEC notice filing (4 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

DISCLOSURE BROCHURE - FORM ADV, PART 2A (2/3/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts469
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 269,319,188

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
08/20/2025
Cover Page
Report
10/10/2024
Cover Page
Report
01/23/2024
Cover Page
Report
04/10/2023
Cover Page
Report

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Company Information

OPTIMUM FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 105878Jackson, MS 39216-4902

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