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Ralph C. Williams

PALMDALE, CA 93551
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CRD#: 805613
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Professional summary


Ralph Cannon Williams JR, CFP® was a registered financial advisor .

Ralph is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1975. Ralph had worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 7TO, SIE, Series 1 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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. SAGE COLLEGE PLANNING, NON-INVESTMENT RELATED, PALMDALE, CA 93351, CONSULTING ON COLLEGE ADMISSION AND FINANCIAL AID, OWNER, SINCE 11/1/2013, DEVOTED TIME IS 40 HRS A MONTH, CONSULT WITH FAMILIES TO BETTER POSITION THEIR STUDENTS FOR COLLEGE ACCEPTANCE WITH BETTER FINANCIAL AID PACKAGES. 2. PROPRIETOR, RALPH WILLIAMS, PALMDALE, CA 93551, START DATE 5-12-1976, 16 HOURS PER MONTH, NON INVESTMENT RELATED, SALES OF FIXED INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES AND LIFE INSURANCE. 3. DIRECTOR OF MUSIC, LANCASTER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 918 W. AVENUE J, LANCASTER, CA 93534, NON INVESTMENT RELATED, START DATE 9-1-1999, 40 HOURS PER MONTH, SELECT AND DIRECT MUSIC FOR CHOIR AND ORCHESTRA FOR WORSHIP SERVICES AND CONCERTS.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Experience


Current

January 5, 2026 - Present

Office #1: 40462 Snake Lane, Palmdale, CA 93551
PALMDALE, CA
Past

November 6, 2018 - December 31, 2024

CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 30833
PALMDALE, CA
Past

December 17, 2007 - December 31, 2012

CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 30833
PALMDALE, CA
Past

December 17, 2007 - December 31, 2024

CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 30833
PALMDALE, CA
Past

June 2, 2006 - December 14, 2007

IC ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 140190
BRIDGEWATER, NJ
Past

June 22, 2005 - June 2, 2006

THE INVESTMENT CENTER, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 17839
LANCASTER, CA
Past

August 1, 2002 - December 14, 2007

THE INVESTMENT CENTER, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17839
LANCASTER, CA
Past

July 19, 2001 - January 21, 2003

CALIFORNIA FINANCIAL NETWORK, INC.

BD
CRD#: 103702
BAKERSFIELD, CA
Past

August 30, 1988 - June 19, 2001

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
FORT MILL, SC
Past

June 21, 1988 - September 12, 1988

ALLIANCE ADVISORY & SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 18835
Past

May 3, 1988 - August 10, 1988

ASSOCIATED SECURITIES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 12969
Past

November 1, 1982 - May 5, 1988

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
Past

March 6, 1975 - March 28, 1983

1717 CAPITAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4082

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
California
(1/5/2026)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 10/22/2018
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
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: 2/28/1975
Registered Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current firm


No current employment

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