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William N. Butz

VIGILANT DISTRIBUTORS
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
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CRD#: 6831235
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Professional summary


William Nicholas Butz, who also goes by William Nicholas Butz, Nick Butz, is a registered financial professional currently at VIGILANT DISTRIBUTORS, LLC located in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania.

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 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


William Nicholas Butz | Nick Butz

Other business activities


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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

May 2, 2024 - Present

VIGILANT DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

Office #1: 925 W. Lancaster Ave. Suite 220, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
BD
CRD#: 285573
Bryn Mawr, PA
Past

November 4, 2020 - October 31, 2022

VIGILANT DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 285573
Bryn Mawr, PA
Past

August 14, 2017 - August 20, 2019

VANGUARD MARKETING CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7452
MALVERN, PA

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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Alabama
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Washington
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West Virginia
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Wisconsin
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Wyoming
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Exams


State Security Law Exam
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Series 63
Date: 4/24/2024
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
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FINRA

Current Firm


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VIGILANT DISTRIBUTORS, LLC
HERALD INVESTMENT MARKETING, LLC | VIGILANT DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

CRD#: 285573 / SEC#: , 8-69854

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


Main Address
Gateway Corporate Center, Suite 216 223 Wilmington West Chester Pike, Chadds Ford, PA 19317
Mailing Address
Gateway Corporate Center, Suite 216 223 Wilmington West Chester Pike, Chadds Ford, PA 19317
Phone number
(610) 558-1750
Established
Pennsylvania since 06/13/2012
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
CHADDS FORD INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLCOWNER
CHISM, PATRICK ANDREWCEO AND CCO2875421
FAIA, SALVATORE ROCCO IIPRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER6813402
SCARPATI, GERARDCFO AND PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER2313132

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Company Information


VIGILANT DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

CRD#: 285573Bryn Mawr, PA 19010

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