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William J. Porter

MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES
Suwanee, GA 30024
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CRD#: 800697
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Professional summary


William James Porter JR is a registered financial advisor currently at MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, LLC located in Suwanee, Georgia.

William is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1974. William has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 7TO, SIE and Series 1 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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1.)NAME: NAVIGATOR FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICE DBA AILERON INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC.; INV RELATED:YES; ADDRESS:4320 SUWANEE DAM ROAD, SUITE 2600 SUWANEE, GA 30024; NATURE:INSURANCE AND ANNUITY SALES; POSITION:OWNER/REP; START DATE:01/2001; HOURS/MONTH:25; TRADING HOURS/MONTH:25; DUTIES:SALES/MANAGEMENT 2.)NAME: PODCASTS.; INV RELATED: NO; NATURE:PRODUCE AND RECORD PODCASTS TO THE PUBLIC; START DATE:SUMMER 2023; HOURS/MONTH:10.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

May 1, 2025 - Present

MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, LLC

Office #1: 4320 Suwanee Dam Road Suite 2600, Suwanee, GA 30024
RIA
BD
CRD#: 23224
Suwanee, GA
Current

May 2, 2025 - Present

MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, LLC

Office #1: 4320 Suwanee Dam Road Suite 2600, Suwanee, GA 30024
RIA
BD
CRD#: 23224
Suwanee, GA
Past

November 17, 2017 - May 1, 2025

MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 23224
Suwanee, GA
Past

October 16, 2017 - May 1, 2025

MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 23224
Suwanee, GA
Past

January 30, 2015 - October 17, 2017

DEMPSEY LORD SMITH, LLC

BD
CRD#: 141238
ROME, GA
Past

February 13, 2002 - October 24, 2017

INTEGRATED FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES

BD
CRD#: 17935
SUWANEE, GA
Past

March 28, 2001 - February 19, 2002

INTERVEST INTERNATIONAL EQUITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 20289
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO
Past

May 23, 1990 - June 18, 2001

INTEGRATED FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES

BD
CRD#: 17935
HEIDELBERG,
Past

June 18, 1989 - December 31, 1989

SUNAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 20068
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

January 2, 1985 - June 18, 1989

SOUTHMARK FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6518
Past

January 2, 1982 - January 7, 1985

LOWRY FINANCIAL SERVICES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7291
Past

March 21, 1977 - February 2, 1983

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL PLANNERS CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 653
Past

November 12, 1974 - April 30, 1977

1717 CAPITAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4082

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".
MA
MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, LLC
ASHLAND SECURITIES, INC. | MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, LLC | MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, INC. | MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES

CRD#: 23224 / SEC#: 801-69919, 8-40426

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/24/2009 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Los Angeles district office)

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
Arizona
(5/2/2025)
RR
California
(5/2/2025)
RR
Colorado
(5/2/2025)
RR
Florida
(5/2/2025)
RR
Georgia
(5/2/2025)
IAR
Georgia
(5/6/2025)
RR
Idaho
(5/2/2025)
RR
Illinois
(5/2/2025)
RR
Kansas
(5/2/2025)
RR
Minnesota
(5/2/2025)
RR
Mississippi
(5/2/2025)
RR
Montana
(5/2/2025)
RR
Nebraska
(5/2/2025)
RR
Nevada
(5/2/2025)
RR
New Mexico
(5/2/2025)
RR
North Carolina
(5/2/2025)
RR
Ohio
(5/5/2025)
RR
Oregon
(5/2/2025)
RR
Pennsylvania
(5/2/2025)
IAR
Texas
(5/1/2025)
RR
Texas
(5/2/2025)
RR
Virginia
(5/2/2025)
RR
Washington
(5/2/2025)
RR
Wisconsin
(5/2/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 5/22/2001
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 1/2/2023
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 11/9/1974
Registered Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


MA
MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, LLC
ASHLAND SECURITIES, INC. | MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, LLC | MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, INC. | MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES

CRD#: 23224 / SEC#: 801-69919, 8-40426

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/24/2009 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Los Angeles district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
13500 Evening Creek Dr N #555, San Diego, CA 92128
Mailing Address
13500 Evening Creek Dr N #555, San Diego, CA 92128
Phone number
(858) 207-1300
Established
Delaware since 05/05/2005
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees
93

SEC notice filing (50 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES FORM ADV PART 2A 3-26-2025 (10/3/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
KT EQUITY PARTNERS II, LLCDIRECT OWNER
CALLANAN, DAVID JAMESMEMBER4237166
FIXSEN, VILAYPHONECHIEF OPERATING OFFICER4585926
FOSTER, CODY GRANTMEMBER4237075
JENSEN, GAIL MARIEDEPUTY CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER1943705
MCNEES, MARTIN WILLIAMPRESIDENT3168410
METCALFE, INC.OWNER
PIERSON, MELISSA KAYCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER1685017
SCHENDEL, JENNIFERMEMBER6136948
WOODS, SANDRA ANNFINOP6200533

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts14,100
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 2,038,801,712

Disclosures


Regulatory Event8
Arbitration1

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Company Information


MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 23224Suwanee, GA 30024

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