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George H. Williams

CANNON FINANCIAL STRATEGISTS
Athens, GA 30605
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CRD#: 710072
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Professional summary


George Hamilton Williams, who also goes by Hamp Williams, is a registered financial advisor currently at CANNON FINANCIAL STRATEGISTS, INC. located in Athens, Georgia and CANNON SECURITIES, INC. located in Athens, Georgia.

George is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1980. George has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, Series 6TO, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 1 and Series 26 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Hamp 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.
1) Cannon Financial Strategists, Inc.; Investment related; 649-8 S. Milledge Ave. Athens, GA 30605; Financial Planning Consultant; Owner; 1980; 2 hrs per month; 2 hrs during trading; Financial Planning Consultant. 2) CFS Realco, LLC; Investment Related; 649-8 S. Milledge Ave. Athens, GA 30605; Real Estate Holding Co.; Owner; 06/11/2018; 0 hrs per month; 0 hrs during trading; Owner. 3) George H. Williams; Not investment related; 16 South Stratford Dr. Athens, GA 30605; Retirement Plans Consultant; Retirement Plans Consultant; 11/01/2006; 2 hrs per month; 2 hrs during trading; Retirement Plans Consultant.

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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

August 14, 2012 - Present

CANNON FINANCIAL STRATEGISTS, INC.

Office #1: 649-8 South Milledge Ave, Athens, GA 30605
RIA
CRD#: 133509
Athens, GA
Current

May 24, 2010 - Present

CANNON SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 649 South Milledge Ave. Suite 6, Athens, GA 30605Office #2: 649 South Milledge Ave. Suite 6, Athens, GA 30605
BD
CRD#: 152287
Athens, GA
Past

September 23, 2009 - November 5, 2010

TRANSAMERICA INVESTORS SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 32205
ATHENS, GA
Past

March 4, 2005 - July 31, 2009

CANNON FINANCIAL STRATEGISTS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 133509
ATHENS, GA
Past

April 29, 2003 - March 4, 2005

CANNON FINANCIAL STRATEGISTS

RIA
CRD#: 107822
ATHENS, GA
Past

April 11, 1984 - January 3, 1989

LINCOLN NATIONAL PENSION INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 10293
Past

April 11, 1984 - June 12, 2006

THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 2580
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

April 11, 1984 - April 1, 2008

OSAIC FA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3978
ATHENS, GA
Past

May 13, 1980 - April 18, 1984

THE VARIABLE ANNUITY MARKETING COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 5081

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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CANNON FINANCIAL STRATEGISTS, INC.
CANNON FINANCIAL STRATEGISTS, INC.

CRD#: 133509 / SEC#: 801-79869

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/18/2014 Approved)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/19/2014 Terminated)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.
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

RR
Georgia
(5/27/2010)
IAR
Georgia
(8/14/2012)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 8/11/1995
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 5/5/1980
Registered Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


CF
CANNON FINANCIAL STRATEGISTS, INC.
CANNON FINANCIAL STRATEGISTS, INC.

CRD#: 133509 / SEC#: 801-79869

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/18/2014 Approved)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/19/2014 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
649-8 South Milledge Ave, Athens, GA 30605
Mailing Address
Phone number
(706) 548-3422
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
36

SEC notice filing (10 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CANNON FINANCIAL STRATEGISTS - DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (3/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts3,140
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,433,957,745

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Company Information


CANNON FINANCIAL STRATEGISTS, INC.

CRD#: 133509Athens, GA 30605

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