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William Chao

27 Years of Experience
Bethesda, MD
Broker

William Chao is a registered investment advisor, based in Bethesda, MD, with 27 years of industry experience.

Location

7550 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 420, Bethesda, MD, 20814

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History

Regulatory History
Clean regulatory record

No disclosures, customer disputes, or regulatory actions on file.

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Other Business Activities

William owns rental property in Rosedale, MD, coaches for Lions Soccer Club, and owns The Goldfish & Co, a goldfish breeding and selling business. These activities take minimal time, a few hours per week, and about 10-20% of his time, respectively.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Steward Partners Investment Solutions, LLC
December 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 5 mos
Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC
December 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 5 mos
Steward Partners Investment Solutions, LLCBroker
December 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 5 mos
Previous Registrations
Morgan Stanley
April 2019 - August 2023 · 4 yrs 4 mos
Morgan StanleyBroker
April 2019 - August 2023 · 4 yrs 4 mos
Spire Wealth Management, LLC
December 2016 - March 2019 · 2 yrs 3 mos
Spire Securities, LLCBroker
December 2016 - March 2019 · 2 yrs 3 mos
Advice and Planning Services
June 2008 - December 2016 · 8 yrs 6 mos
Tiaa-Cref Individual & Institutional Services, LLCBroker
September 2007 - December 2016 · 9 yrs 3 mos
Raymond James Financial Services
July 2007 - September 2007 · 2 mos
Raymond James Financial Services, INC.Broker
June 2007 - September 2007 · 3 mos
Fbr Investment Services, INC.Broker
July 2006 - June 2007 · 11 mos
Wachovia Securities, LLC
March 2005 - June 2006 · 1 yr 3 mos
Wachovia Securities, LLCBroker
May 2004 - June 2006 · 2 yrs 1 mo
H. Beck, INC.Broker
December 1999 - May 2004 · 4 yrs 5 mos
Chevy Chase Financial Services CorporationBroker
May 1999 - December 1999 · 7 mos
Citicorp Investment ServicesBroker
January 1998 - January 1999 · 1 yr
State Registrations53 states
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