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William E. Zilys

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CRD#: 720247
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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 Erwin Zilys, who also goes by William E Kolman, Bill Zilys, William E Zilys, was a registered financial professional .

William is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1980. William had worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7, Series 6, Series 27, Series 53 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


William E Kolman | Bill Zilys | William E Zilys

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

June 24, 1988 - May 25, 1989

WILLIAMS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 19564
Past

August 14, 1987 - June 27, 1988

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3600
Past

August 14, 1987 - June 28, 1988

TRANSAMERICA SECURITIES SALES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 17970
Past

August 8, 1986 - March 5, 1987

PIPER SANDLER & CO.

BD
CRD#: 665
Past

January 27, 1983 - August 11, 1986

RICHARDS MERRILL WEALTH MANAGEMENT

BD
CRD#: 713
Past

November 24, 1982 - February 16, 1983

J. ROBERT SHEEKS & CO.

BD
CRD#: 10310
Past

December 9, 1980 - November 23, 1982

AMERICAN EXPRESS FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 6320
Past

December 9, 1980 - November 8, 1983

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
Past

December 9, 1980 - November 8, 1983

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 3/24/1994
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


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WILLIAMS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
WILLIAMS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. | WILLIAMS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 19564 / SEC#: , 8-37652

BD
Liquidated by FINRA on 12/07/1989
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Established
Washington since 04/01/1988
Firm type
Corporation
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Company Information


WILLIAMS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 19564

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