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David Williams

Advisor at Deer Isle Research & Management, LLC

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Location

Deer Isle, ME

Credentials

Series 63, Series 66

Industry experience

15 years

About

David Williams is the sole advisor at Deer Isle Research & Management, LLC, an independent firm based in Deer Isle, ME. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 15 years of industry experience, all with Deer Isle Research & Management since its founding in 2011. Deer Isle Research & Management provides research-driven advisory services primarily to institutional clients such as investment companies, hedge funds, and other pooled investment vehicles, with limited service to high-net-worth individuals. The firm specializes in concentrated coverage of life-science and healthcare companies, offering fundamental analysis, valuation, clinical-trial modeling, and discretionary portfolio management focused on a select group of companies.

Client services

Based on Deer Isle Research & Management, LLC

Security ratings or pricing Investment research

Expertise

Based on Deer Isle Research & Management, LLC

Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies

Occupation focus

Based on Deer Isle Research & Management, LLC

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Fee options

Fixed

Flat fee contracts may be charged when travel to companies or conferences is required; specific amounts not clearly stated.

Percentage

$100,000+: 2.00% annually

Project-based

Hourly rates are mentioned but specific amounts are not clearly stated in the brochure.

Other

Account minimum: $100,000

Location

Deer Isle, ME

Most active in

Maine

Work history

Deer Isle Research & Management, LLC

2011 - Present (15 years)

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