William J. Friess
Professional summary
William John Friess, who also goes by Bill Friess, is a registered financial advisor currently at OSAIC WEALTH, INC. located in San Diego, California.
William is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1975. William has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 7, Series 1 and Series 24 exams.
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
Experience
January 19, 2024 - Present
OSAIC WEALTH, INC.
January 19, 2024 - Present
OSAIC WEALTH, INC.
July 27, 2005 - January 19, 2024
WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
July 25, 2005 - January 19, 2024
WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
September 17, 2001 - December 2, 2003
TRUSTED SECURITIES ADVISORS CORP.
March 27, 1998 - May 10, 2005
MONY SECURITIES CORPORATION
August 6, 1990 - October 15, 1990
THE MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK
August 6, 1990 - May 10, 2005
MONY SECURITIES CORPORATION
February 6, 1986 - May 21, 1990
MUTUAL SERVICE CORPORATION
June 29, 1983 - June 23, 1986
PACIFIC SELECT DISTRIBUTORS, LLC
August 20, 1976 - July 10, 1981
PACIFIC SELECT DISTRIBUTORS, LLC
November 10, 1975 - January 11, 1976
SUN LIFE FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.
Primary Firm SEC Registration
OSAIC WEALTH, INC.
CRD#: 23131 / SEC#: 801-54859, 8-40218
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Exams
Series 1
Date: 11/4/1975
Registered Representative ExaminationFINRA
Current Firm
OSAIC WEALTH, INC.
CRD#: 23131 / SEC#: 801-54859, 8-40218
Contact information
SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
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| OSAIC, INC. | SHAREHOLDER | |
| CORNICK, GREGORY ALLEN | CEO, PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR | 3132991 |
| FORD, ERINN JUNE | DIRECTOR | 2176816 |
| MIHAL, SHAWN MICHAEL | SVP, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 3262384 |
| MITCHELL, CHRISTOPHER MILLS | CORPORATE TREASURER, FINANCIAL PRINCIPAL | 2420144 |
| PRICE, JAMES DALE | CHAIRMAN | 1243224 |
| SCHLUETER, MATTHEW ADAM | EVP, OPERATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS, DIRECTOR | 2627931 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 797,559 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 200,266,275,275 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 50 |
| Arbitration | 31 |
| Bond | 7 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
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| 11/14/2025 | ||
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