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William James Bassow

Investment Adviser Representative at Osaic Wealth, Inc.

Grand Haven, MICRD #1293561Dual-registered
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Years of Experience
34 yrs
Exams Passed
5

Professional summary

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William James Bassow is an investment adviser representative with Osaic Wealth, Inc. in Grand Haven, MI, where they have been registered since 2024. They have worked in the securities industry since 1992 and have been registered with 4 firms, including Securities America Advisors, Inc. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. They have passed 5 industry qualification exams, including the Series 66 (combined investment adviser and state securities agent), Series 7 (general securities representative), and Series 63 (state securities agent). They are registered to provide investment advice in Michigan.

Registrations & licenses

Registration type
Dual-registered
As of August 16, 2026, from the advisor's current registrations on SEC IAPD
State registrations
Investment adviser:
Michigan
Broker:
4 states and territories

Colorado, Michigan, Virginia, Wisconsin

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

Examinations passed
Series 66
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
Passed 10/18/1999
Series 63
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Passed 10/25/1984
SIE
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
Passed 10/1/2018
Series 3
National Commodity Futures Examination
Passed 6/30/2010
Series 7
General Securities Representative Examination
Passed 9/1/1999

Financial-firm registration history

Registration history as reported to FINRA, most recent first.

Osaic Wealth, Inc.Current
6/14/2024 – Grand Haven, MI
Securities America Advisors, Inc.
6/27/2012 – 6/14/2024Grand Haven, MI
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC
4/12/2010 – 7/25/2012Muskegon, MI
1st Global Advisors Inc
7/16/2008 – 4/7/2010Sioux Falls, SD

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. Securities America, Inc
    Jun 2012 – Jun 2024Grand Haven, MI
  2. Securities America Advisors, Inc.
    Jun 2012 – Jun 2024Grand Haven, MI
  3. Osaic Wealth, Inc.
    Jun 2024 – no end date reportedGrand Haven, MI
  4. Osaic Wealth, Inc.
    Jun 2024 – no end date reportedGrand Haven, MI

Official records & sources

Data as of August 9, 2026 · Source: SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck

About Osaic Wealth, Inc.

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

Fee arrangements the firm reports

  • Percentage of assets under management
  • Hourly
  • Fixed fee
Firm account minimum
$5,500 (waivable)

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

Financial PlanningPortfolio Management for Individuals and Small BusinessesPortfolio Management for Businesses and InstitutionsPension ConsultingSelection of Other AdvisersEducational Seminars and Workshops
Firm areas of expertise
Personal FinanceClient RelationshipsFinancial PlanningRisk Tolerance

Client types the firm serves

IndividualsHigh Net WorthBanking or Thrift InstitutionsPooled VehiclesPension/Profit SharingCharitable OrganizationsState/MunicipalOther Investment AdvisersInsurance CompaniesSovereign WealthCorporations

Firm assets under management

$25B+

Firm disclosures (Form ADV)
Disciplinary history reportedVerify on SEC IAPD
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Offices listed on AdvisorFinder:
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Main office:
Scottsdale, AZ
SEC file number:
801-54859

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Form ADV data as of September 29, 2026

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