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David L. Williams

EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTORS
Charlotte, NC 28262
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CRD#: 6697532
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Professional summary


David L Williams, who also goes by David L Williams Jr, David Leon Williams Jr, David Williams, is a registered financial professional currently at EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTORS, LLC located in Charlotte, North Carolina.

David is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2018. David has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


David L Williams Jr | David Leon Williams Jr | David Williams

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.
***Fixed Insurance; Investment Related; Blueash, OH; Agent; Annuities, LTC, Life, Group, Health, DI; Start Date: 12/13/2019; 8 hrs per month; 8 during trading hours. ***Uber Technologies; Not Investment Related; Blue Ash, OH; Driver; Ride share pick ups and drop offs.; Start Date: 12/01/2019; 10 hrs per month; 0 during trading hours. INSURANCE POSITION: Property & Casualty NATURE: null INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 10 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 10/14/2021 ADDRESS: 4332 Villa Rd, Unit 5, Blue Ash OH 45242, United States DESCRIPTION: Provide Property and Casualty Insurance. P&C AND HEALTH POSITION: Insurance NATURE: null INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 10 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 09/01/2022 ADDRESS: 862 W Galbraith Rd, Cincinnati OH 45231, United States DESCRIPTION: Independent Insurance Rep Provides Property, Casualty, and Health Insurance solutions.

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

November 15, 2023 - Present

EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

Office #1: 8501 Ibm Drive Suite 150, Charlotte, NC 28262
BD
CRD#: 25900
Charlotte, NC
Past

January 14, 2020 - November 3, 2023

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 1137
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

December 4, 2019 - November 3, 2023

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1137
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

July 22, 2019 - January 7, 2020

VIMA, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 148833
TROY, MI
Past

August 24, 2018 - July 3, 2019

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
CINCINNATI, OH
Past

June 27, 2018 - July 3, 2019

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
CINCINNATI, OH

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

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Alaska
(3/14/2025)
RR
California
(3/14/2025)
RR
Hawaii
(3/25/2025)
RR
Idaho
(3/17/2025)
RR
Montana
(3/19/2025)
RR
Nevada
(3/18/2025)
RR
North Carolina
(11/15/2023)
RR
Oregon
(3/18/2025)
RR
Washington
(3/17/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 8/23/2018
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


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EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTORS, LLC
AXA DISTRIBUTORS, LLC | EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTORS, LLC | EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTORS, INC. | AXA PARTNERS, A BUSINESS UNIT OF AXA DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

CRD#: 25900 / SEC#: , 8-42123

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


Main Address
8501 Ibm Drive, Suite 150, Charlotte, NC 28262
Mailing Address
1345 Avenue Of The Americas, New York, NY 10105
Phone number
(212) 314-2137
Established
Delaware since 01/01/2002
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
EQ HOLDINGS, LLCOWNER
D'AUGUSTE, ARIELLE RACHELGENERAL COUNSEL7252573
DURSO, ALFRED JOSEPHCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2546771
KAIS, JAMES MICHAELDIRECTOR2529327
LANE, NICHOLAS BURRITTCHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD, PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER4994948
SCANLON, STEPHEN CAULEYDIRECTOR2219308
SCAPPATOR, CANDACE LYNNFINOP / CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER / PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER4697607

Disclosures


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Company Information


EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

CRD#: 25900Charlotte, NC 28262

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