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William M. George

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CRD#: 873221
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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 Morris George, who also goes by Bill George, was a registered financial professional .

William is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1979. William had worked at 16 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Bill George

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 1, 2013 - January 31, 2017

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10205
FOLSOM, CA
Past

March 10, 2011 - December 21, 2012

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

March 9, 2011 - December 21, 2012

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

August 5, 2009 - February 14, 2011

CROWELL, WEEDON & CO.

RIA
CRD#: 193
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

August 3, 2009 - February 14, 2011

CROWELL, WEEDON & CO.

BD
CRD#: 193
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

August 29, 2003 - August 11, 2009

WEDBUSH SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 877
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

October 26, 2000 - September 4, 2003

M.L. STERN & CO., LLC.

BD
CRD#: 8327
BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Past

January 28, 2000 - May 9, 2000

ASSET PLANNING SOLUTIONS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 46091
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

May 1, 1998 - October 13, 1998

WAMU INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 599
IRVINE, CA
Past

February 24, 1998 - May 1, 1998

GREAT WESTERN FINANCIAL SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 14229
NORTHRIDGE, CA
Past

April 30, 1993 - March 25, 1998

EMPIRE SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 2826
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

July 16, 1992 - April 22, 1993

KENNEDY, CABOT & CO.

BD
CRD#: 2417
BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Past

November 28, 1990 - June 30, 1992

EMPIRE SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 2826
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

October 3, 1988 - November 19, 1990

FIRST WALL STREET CORP.

BD
CRD#: 13024
LA JOLLA, CA
Past

September 14, 1987 - September 1, 1988

SENTRA SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 10249
Past

June 5, 1987 - July 22, 1987

LIBERTY CAPITAL MARKETS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16534
Past

September 11, 1984 - March 13, 1987

SUTRO & CO. INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 801
Past

March 4, 1982 - September 24, 1984

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7506
Past

November 1, 1979 - March 17, 1982

CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL INVESTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7311

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: 6/18/1982
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


SA
SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.
SECURITIES AMERICA FINANCIAL SERVICES | WILLIAMS, WILD & LARSON SECURITIES, INC. | TYMAN SECURITIES, INC. | TMG SECURITIES, INC. | SECURITIES AMERICA, INC. | SECURITIES AMERICA WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP

CRD#: 10205 / SEC#: , 8-26602

BD
Terminated by SEC on 08/17/2024
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Contact information


Main Address
Mailing Address
Phone number
Established
Delaware since 03/08/1984
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees

Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
SECURITIES AMERICA FINANCIAL CORP.SHAREHOLDER
CHAFFEE, HAROLD GERARDVICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2905661
CORNICK, GREGORY ALLENDIRECTOR3132991
FORD, ERINN JUNEINTERIM PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR AND CEO2176816
GERB, JASON HARRISSVP, CHIEF REGULATORY OFFICER3021815
HULETT, KIRK JESSEEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, STRATEGY & PRACTICE MANAGEMENT, DIRECTOR2528380
PRICE, JAMES DALECHAIRMAN1243224
SCHLUETER, MATTHEW ADAMEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR2627931
SCHMIDT, DAVID MARTINTREASURER, FINANCIAL AND OPERATIONS PRINCIPAL5675524

Disclosures


Regulatory Event58
Arbitration27
Bond5

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Company Information


SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

CRD#: 10205

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