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William H. Buffington

FORTUNE FINANCIAL SERVICES
Akron, OH 44307
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CRD#: 821110
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Professional summary


William Henry Buffington JR, who also goes by Bill Buffington Jr, is a registered financial professional currently at FORTUNE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. located in Akron, Ohio.

William is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1976. William has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 6TO, Series 22TO, SIE and Series 1 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Bill Buffington Jr

Other business activities


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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

April 8, 2004 - Present

FORTUNE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 2552 S. Arlington Rd, Akron, OH 44307
BD
CRD#: 42150
Akron, OH
Past

December 11, 2000 - April 5, 2004

BROOKLIGHT PLACE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15764
FOUNTAIN HILLS, AZ
Past

October 1, 1997 - December 6, 2000

AMERICAN GENERAL SECURITIES INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 13626
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

January 5, 1989 - October 1, 1997

USLIFE EQUITY SALES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 7962
Past

May 1, 1987 - December 16, 1988

MARINER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8292
Past

January 30, 1984 - October 1, 1997

USLIFE EQUITY SALES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 7962
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 26, 1982 - August 26, 1983

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 468
Past

October 20, 1980 - March 23, 1984

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
Past

April 19, 1976 - March 23, 1984

THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES

BD
CRD#: 4039

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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
Ohio
(4/8/2004)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 10/2/2000
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 22TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Direct Participation Programs Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 4/10/1976
Registered Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


FF
FORTUNE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
FORTUNE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 42150 / SEC#: , 8-49727

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Philadelphia district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
3582 Brodhead Road Suite 202, Monaca, PA 15061
Mailing Address
P.o. Box 238, Monaca, PA 15061
Phone number
(724) 846-2488
Established
Pennsylvania since 10/21/1996
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
DANIELS, BLAKE WILLIAMCHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD; SECRETARY;TREASURER;CFO1285106
DANIELS, BRIAN LEEOWNER1213561
BENTLEY, GREGORY JOHNPRESIDENT, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER705379
PINTARIC, WILLIAM RICHARD JRCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER
WHITENACK, MITCH LEECHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER, FINOP, PFO, POO4794021

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Company Information


FORTUNE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 42150Akron, OH 44307

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