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William E. Riley

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CRD#: 814281
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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 Edgar Riley, who also goes by Bill Riley, was a registered financial professional .

William is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1975. William had worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 1 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Bill Riley

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

March 20, 2007 - October 31, 2014

SUNSET FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3538
SARASOTA, FL
Past

March 29, 2006 - March 21, 2007

SICOR SECURITIES INC

BD
CRD#: 16195
SARASOTA, FL
Past

January 5, 2005 - November 18, 2005

INVESTORS CAPITAL CORP.

BD
CRD#: 30613
LYNNFIELD, MA
Past

April 14, 2003 - December 31, 2004

INVESTORS CAPITAL CORP.

BD
CRD#: 30613
LYNNFIELD, MA
Past

April 7, 1999 - December 31, 2002

LOCUST STREET SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1703
DES MOINES, IA
Past

March 14, 1996 - December 31, 1998

LOCUST STREET SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1703
DES MOINES, IA
Past

July 25, 1991 - May 8, 1992

VERAVEST INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3960
WORCESTER, MA
Past

July 18, 1991 - December 31, 1995

LOCUST STREET SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1703
DES MOINES, IA
Past

November 1, 1975 - August 3, 1989

VERAVEST INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3960
WORCESTER, MA

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: 8/13/2003
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 10/20/1975
Registered Representative Examination

Current Firm


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SUNSET FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
CHRISTOPHER HELLER | SUNSET FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | ROBERT MAKINEY | MICHAEL WALSH | KARIN RETTGER | JEFFREY GUNDERSON | DWAYNE KONICEK

CRD#: 3538 / SEC#: 801-71636, 8-14148

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Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
3520 Broadway, Kansas City, MO 64111
Mailing Address
P.o. Box 219365, Kansas City, MO 64121-9365
Phone number
(816) 753-7000
Established
Washington since 04/23/1964
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)


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Documents


Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
KANSAS CITY LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, INC.PARENT COMPANY - OWNER
ALVEY, DANIEL D'ANGELOFINOP8114927
BIXBY, ROBERT PHILIPDIRECTOR2109740
BIXBY, WALTER EDWIN IIIDIRECTOR2687392
BRANDT, JANICE LEEVICE PRESIDENT - CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER BROKER/DEALER3232016
DENNEY, SUSANNA JAYNEVICE PRESIDENT - CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER2467520
LAIRD, DAVID ARNOLDDIRECTOR
MASON, ALAN CRAIG JRSECRETARY, DIRECTOR
MILTON, MARK ALANDIRECTOR2155553
NOGALSKI, JOHN LOUISVICE PRESIDENT, TAXES8083220
PEIL, KRISTEN MICHELLEAVP2438293
PIEPER, JENNIFER KAYVICE PRESIDENT, TREASURER & CONTROLLER7832157
ULLOM, KELLY TODDPRESIDENT / DIRECTOR1569201

Disclosures


Regulatory Event9
Arbitration2

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Company Information


SUNSET FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 3538

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