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William M. Donovan

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CRD#: 70307
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

William Michael Donovan, who also goes by Bill Donovan, was a registered financial professional .

William is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1972. William had worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 5 and Series 1 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Bill Donovan

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

January 20, 1998 - May 29, 2014

SANTANDER INVESTMENT SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 37216
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 9, 1996 - July 18, 1997

ARJENT LTD.

BD
CRD#: 35909
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 20, 1993 - October 27, 1994

UBS SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7654
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 14, 1990 - April 14, 1993

CRT GOVERNMENT SECURITIES, LTD.

BD
CRD#: 19774
Past

December 22, 1987 - April 16, 1990

DREXEL BURNHAM LAMBERT INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7323
Past

August 29, 1979 - January 11, 1988

KIDDER, PEABODY & CO. INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7613
Past

January 24, 1974 - June 4, 1978

CREDIT SUISSE SECURITIES (USA) LLC

BD
CRD#: 816
Past

November 15, 1972 - August 13, 1973

PAINE, WEBBER, JACKSON & CURTIS INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 640

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 5/24/1993
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 5
Date: 10/29/1981
Interest Rate Options Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 11/13/1972
Registered Representative Examination

Current Firm


SI
SANTANDER INVESTMENT SECURITIES INC.
SANTANDER CENTRAL HISPANO INVESTMENT SECURITIES INC. | SANTANDER INVESTMENT SECURITIES INC.

CRD#: 37216 / SEC#: 801-70715, 8-47664

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Terminated by SEC on 05/01/2023
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Contact information


Main Address
45 East 53rd Street, New York, NY 10022-4604
Mailing Address
Phone number
Established
Delaware since 07/14/1994
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

PART 2A OF FORM ADV: FIRM BROCHURE (12/18/2019)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
LANE, JASON DEARMONDCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2671708

Disclosures


Regulatory Event10

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Company Information


SANTANDER INVESTMENT SECURITIES INC.

CRD#: 37216

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