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William Edward Hair

Investment Adviser Representative at Sanford C. Bernstein & Co., LLC

Los Angeles, CACRD #1173623Dual-registered
No disclosures on record
Sourced from SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck
Years of Experience
42 yrs
Exams Passed
7

Professional summary

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William Edward Hair is an investment adviser representative in Los Angeles, CA, currently registered with Sanford C. Bernstein & Co., LLC and Alliancebernstein L.P. They have worked in the securities industry since 1984 and have been registered with 5 firms, including Sanford C. Bernstein & Co., Inc. and Aetna Financial Services, Inc. They have passed 7 industry qualification exams, including the Series 65 (investment adviser), Series 7 (general securities representative), and Series 63 (state securities agent). They are registered to provide investment advice in California, District of Columbia, Florida, New York, Texas, and Virginia.

Registrations & licenses

Registration type
Dual-registered
As of August 14, 2026, from the advisor's current registrations on SEC IAPD
State registrations
Investment adviser:
California, District of Columbia, Florida, New York, Texas, Virginia
Broker:
34 states and territories

Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming

Registration requirements vary by state and service. Contact the advisor's firm to confirm whether they can serve you.

Examinations passed
Series 65
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
Passed 6/2/1992
Series 63
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Passed 9/28/1990
SIE
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
Passed 10/1/2018
Series 31
Futures Managed Funds Examination
Passed 6/25/1997
Series 7
General Securities Representative Examination
Passed 8/8/1990
Series 3
National Commodity Futures Examination
Passed 8/14/1987
Series 6
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
Passed 8/17/1983

Financial-firm registration history

Registration history as reported to FINRA, most recent first.

Sanford C. Bernstein & Co., LLCCurrent
12/7/2000 – Los Angeles, CA
Alliancebernstein L.P.Current
7/8/1997 – Los Angeles, CA
Sanford C. Bernstein & Co., Inc.
7/3/1990 – 12/7/2000New York, NY
Aetna Financial Services, Inc.
3/31/1987 – 2/21/1989
Aetna LIFE Insurance AND Annuity Company
8/18/1983 – 12/9/1988

Reported employment history

Employment the advisor reported on their SEC/FINRA filings, as of October 8, 2026. It may not be a complete history.

  1. Aetna Financial Services Inc
    Jul 1983 – no end date reportedHartford, CT
  2. Sanford C. Bernstein & Co., Inc.
    Apr 1990 – no end date reportedNew York, NY
  3. Sanford C. Bernstein & Co., LLC
    Nov 2000 – no end date reportedNew York, NY

Official records & sources

Data as of June 26, 2026 · Source: SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck

About Sanford C. Bernstein & Co., LLC

These details describe the firm overall. Individual advisors' services, clients, and fees may differ.

Fee arrangements the firm reports

  • Percentage of assets under management
  • Commissions
  • Fixed fee
  • Performance-based fees
  • Subscription fee
  • Other

Arrangements the firm reports on its Form ADV; this advisor may not charge every fee listed. Estimated from the firm's Form ADV — individual terms may differ. Not a quote.

Services the firm offers

Portfolio Management for Pooled Investment Vehicles

Client types the firm serves

High Net WorthPooled VehiclesPension/Profit SharingCharitable OrganizationsState/MunicipalInsurance CompaniesCorporations

Firm assets under management

$1B–$5B

Firm disclosures (Form ADV)
Disciplinary history reportedVerify on SEC IAPD
Advisors listed on AdvisorFinder:
454
Offices listed on AdvisorFinder:
24
Main office:
Nashville, TN
SEC file number:
801-57937

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Form ADV data as of March 30, 2026

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