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William R. Otsen

FARMERS FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS
Glendora, CA 91741
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CRD#: 6790407
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Professional summary


William R Otsen III, who also goes by William R Otsen III, William R Otsen, William R. Otsen III, Bill Otsen, William Otsen Ba,ma, William Otsen, is a registered financial professional currently at FARMERS FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC located in Glendora, California.

William is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2017. William has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7TO, SIE, Series 6 and Series 26 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


William R Otsen Iii | William R Otsen | William R. Otsen Iii | Bill Otsen | William Otsen Ba,ma | William Otsen

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.
Sales of insurance and non-insurance products, part-time or full-time, for companies affiliated with Transamerica Financial Advisors, Inc. Bill Otsen's NIFTY PC/Investment Related - No/200 n minnesota ave, apt 19, glendora, ca 91741 626-733-3637/consulting/owner/5.2014/100/80/testing and validation of laboratory equipment JACK SCHROEDER AND ASSOCIATES/Investment Related - No/111 W. Ocean Blvd., suite 1100, long beach, ca 90802/Outside firm through which I continued to be contracted with UnitedHealthcare after 6/20/2020/Agent/06.2020/5/0/Medicare insurance sales with UnitedHealthcare for which I continue as an independent contractor

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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

January 12, 2024 - Present

FARMERS FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC

Office #1: 355 W Foothill Blvd Ste B, Glendora, CA 91741
BD
CRD#: 103863
Glendora, CA
Past

May 24, 2021 - October 19, 2022

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 16164
MONTEREY PARK, CA
Past

May 24, 2021 - October 19, 2022

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 16164
MONTEREY PARK, CA
Past

August 21, 2019 - December 10, 2020

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 16164
MONTEREY PARK, CA
Past

June 11, 2019 - December 10, 2020

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 16164
MONTEREY PARK, CA
Past

June 7, 2017 - May 14, 2019

FARMERS FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 103863
GLENDORA, CA

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
California
(1/16/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 8/13/2019
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 12/12/2019
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


FF
FARMERS FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC
FARMERS FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | FARMERS FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC

CRD#: 103863 / SEC#: 801-108217, 8-52361

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


Main Address
31051 Agoura Rd., Westlake Village, CA 91361
Mailing Address
31051 Agoura Rd., Westlake Village, CA 91361
Phone number
(818) 584-0200
Established
Nevada since 12/21/1999
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FARMERS ADV PART 2A DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (1/31/2019)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
FFS HOLDING, LLCMANAGING MEMBER
BORKIN, JOSHUA ALANCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER6536355
DAHM, CHRISTINEBOARD MEMBER8191792
DO, CHAUSECRETARY7865522
HANSON, GUY MEADEBOARD MEMBER7165729
HOHL, DOREN EUGENEBAORD MEMBER1953425
ROBINSON, TARETHA ANNCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4539081
ROBINSON, TARETHA ANNDIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS4539081
SCHEAR, ZACHARYPRESIDENT5958762
SCOTT, JANICE GALEBOARD MEMBER7909854
WILLOUGHBY, DENITA ANNETTEBOARD MEMBER2368099

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Company Information


FARMERS FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC

CRD#: 103863Glendora, CA 91741

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