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William R. Fowler

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CRD#: 868794
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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 Rick Fowler, who also goes by W Rick Fowler, was a registered financial professional .

William is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1979. William had worked at 15 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


W Rick Fowler

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

October 2, 2013 - November 18, 2016

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
BRADENTON, FL
Past

July 12, 2004 - July 23, 2013

ALLSTATE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 18272
BRADENTON, FL
Past

May 22, 2002 - October 31, 2003

NEW YORK LIFE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 109591
PARSIPPANY, NJ
Past

February 8, 2001 - October 31, 2003

NYLIFE DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 35350
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past

December 14, 1999 - October 31, 2000

FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7174
PORTLAND, ME
Past

July 7, 1997 - October 25, 1999

UNIFIED FINANCIAL SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7868
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Past

May 17, 1995 - June 19, 1997

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7471
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 4, 1994 - April 19, 1994

MANULIFE WOOD LOGAN, INC.

BD
CRD#: 19177
STAMFORD, CT
Past

November 11, 1991 - January 20, 1994

COLUMBIA MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 840
BOSTON, MA
Past

April 3, 1991 - September 4, 1991

SWIFT ENERGY MARKETING COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 17422
HOUSTON, TX
Past

November 30, 1990 - April 1, 1991

TRANSAMERICA CAPITAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 8217
DENVER, CO
Past

February 5, 1990 - December 1, 1990

COLUMBIA MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 840
BOSTON, MA
Past

September 15, 1984 - December 19, 1989

LPL ENTERPRISE, LLC

BD
CRD#: 8733
FORT MILL, SC
Past

August 10, 1982 - August 10, 1984

ENEX SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 8591
Past

April 15, 1981 - April 8, 1982

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
Past

July 27, 1979 - May 15, 1981

MOSELEY SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7908

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.
PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.
PRUCO SECURITIES CORPORATION | PRUDENTIAL FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES | PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC. | PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 5685 / SEC#: 801-52208, 8-16402

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/28/1996 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Woodbridge district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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

Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 6/4/2015
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.
PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.
PRUCO SECURITIES CORPORATION | PRUDENTIAL FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES | PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC. | PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 5685 / SEC#: 801-52208, 8-16402

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/28/1996 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Woodbridge district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
751 Broad Street, Newark, NJ 07102-3777
Mailing Address
751 Broad Street, Newark, NJ 07102-3777
Phone number
(973) 802-6000
Established
New Jersey since 09/22/2003
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees
387

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC (3/25/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
THE PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICASOLE MEMBER
FELICIANO, DEXTER MICHAELPRESIDENT5483537
FLORIO, KELLY NICOLEANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING OFFICER6446272
FONTANO, ANTHONY MICHAELELECTED MANAGER6852155
HYNES, PATRICK LIAMCHAIRMAN, ELECTED MANAGER2748918
PATEL, PARANJCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4235738
SMIT, ROBERT PHILIPCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER, CONTROLLER, PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER2332366
THOMSEN, JORDAN KARSTENCHIEF LEGAL OFFICER2821664

Disclosures


Regulatory Event30
Arbitration13
Bond2

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
01/27/2025
Cover Page
12/22/2023
12/22/2023

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Company Information


PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

CRD#: 5685

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