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William L. Lavin

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CRD#: 865470
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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 Lewis Lavin II, who also goes by William L Lavin, William Lewis Lavin, was a registered financial professional .

William is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1979. William had worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 15, Series 5, Series 7, Series 9, Series 10 and Series 8 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


William L Lavin | William Lewis Lavin

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. JEANETTE C. MCINTYRE AND FREDERICK (LASH) MCINTYRE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION TRUST - 06/2008 TO PRESENT, VOLUNTEER; 8 HRS PER MTH, 4 HRS PER MTH DURING BSNS HRS 2. Name of Business : William L Lavin II Investments LLC Address: Palm Desert, CA Nature of the Business: Support Company/DBA (Owner) Position/Title: Support Company/DBA (Owner) Investment Related:No Start Date: 03/05/2015 Hours per month devoted to this business: 2 Hours per month devoted to this business during trading hours: 0 Description of duties: support company

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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

February 24, 2015 - June 22, 2022

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC

RIA
CRD#: 149018
Coeur D Alene, ID
Past

February 23, 2015 - June 22, 2022

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6694
Coeur D Alene, ID
Past

March 17, 2008 - March 4, 2015

RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 705
PALM DESERT, CA
Past

March 14, 2008 - March 4, 2015

RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 705
PALM DESERT, CA
Past

July 8, 1997 - March 27, 2008

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7059
PALM DESERT, CA
Past

July 31, 1993 - March 27, 2008

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
PALM DESERT, CA
Past

June 10, 1986 - July 31, 1993

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7506
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 1, 1979 - June 3, 1986

E. F. HUTTON & COMPANY INC

BD
CRD#: 235

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC
RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC
MARY ELIZABETH HAAS | RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC | RAYMOND JAMES ADVISORY SERVICES

CRD#: 149018 / SEC#: 801-69815

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/23/2008 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 6/18/1992
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 15
Date: 11/12/1987
Foreign Currency Options Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 5
Date: 10/12/1981
Interest Rate Options Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 8
Date: 9/4/1986
General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module)

Current Firm


RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC
RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC
MARY ELIZABETH HAAS | RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC | RAYMOND JAMES ADVISORY SERVICES

CRD#: 149018 / SEC#: 801-69815

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/23/2008 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
880 Carillon Parkway, Saint Petersburg, FL 33716
Mailing Address
Phone number
(727) 567-3020
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
6,727

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC. WRAP BROCHURE (6/30/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,030,208
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 344,868,106,925

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
09/12/2025
Cover Page
08/21/2024
09/27/2023

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Company Information


RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC

CRD#: 149018

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