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Malinda Starr Williams

Advisor at Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC — Sumter, SC

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Credentials

Series 66

Experience

16 years

Location

Sumter, SC 29150

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Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC

Enterprise

Total advisors

552

Across 270 offices

Clients per advisor

53 Typical

Avg AUM per client

$448,118 Typical

HNW client ratio

3% Low

About

Malinda Williams is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience, currently with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC. Her prior experience includes roles at Edward Jones, TIAA, Guardian Life Insurance, and Park Avenue Securities. She serves as Deputy Executive Director for Family Housing Advisory Services, a nonprofit providing homebuyer education and resources. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC offers investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a range of investment strategies utilizing model portfolios, mutual funds, ETFs, and individual securities, and operates multiple platform programs supported by third-party technology and managers.

Client services

Based on Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops

Expertise

Based on Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC

Private / alternative investments Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy Charitable giving & philanthropy

Occupation focus

Based on Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC

Founder/Business Owner Retired

Demographic focus

Based on Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC

Mid-Career Professionals

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Fee options

Fixed

Flat fee financial planning and consulting; specific amounts negotiated per client

Percentage

$0 - $250,000: Up to 2.35% (inclusive of program and IAR fees depending on program) $250,001 - $500,000: Up to 2.10% $500,001 - $750,000: Up to 1.85% $750,001 - $1,000,000: Up to 1.60% $1,000,001 - $3,000,000: Up to 1.30% - 1.35% (program dependent) $3,000,001 - $5,000,000: Approximately 1.05% $5,000,001+: Between 0.80% and negotiable depending on program

Commissions

Commission-based variable insurance products sold through affiliated broker-dealer AIC

Project-based

Hourly financial planning fees up to $500/hour

Other

Account minimum: Varies by program; see detailed program minimums below Minimum fee: Minimum fees for some programs, e.g., $50 annual minimum fee in AIS and AMR programs, $40 minimum account fee if under $70,000 in AMR and AMS programs Fee-only: Hourly rates up to $500 per hour and flat fees for financial planning and consulting; paid as agreed with client

Location

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Sumter, SC

32 S Wise Dr

Sumter SC 29150

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

South Carolina · Texas

Work history

16 years of industry experience

Ameritas Investment Company, LLC

2022 - Present • 4 years

Lincoln, NE

Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC

2022 - Present • 4 years

Lincoln, NE

The AFP Group

2022 - 2026 • 4 years

Houston, TX

Family Housing Advisory Services

2021 - Present • 5 years

Omaha, NE

Park Avenue securities

2019 - 2022 • 3 years

Sumter, SC

Guardian Life Insurance

2019 - 2022 • 3 years

Sumter, SC

Guardian life Insurance Company

2019 - 2019 • 1 year

Columbia, SC

Park Avenue securities

2019 - 2019 • 1 year

Columbia, SC

MVEST Wealth Partners

2019 - Present • 7 years

Sumter, SC

Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC

2019 - 2019 • 1 year

Columbia, SC

Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company

2019 - 2019 • 1 year

Milwaukee, WI

Samuel Dowdy

2019 - 2019 • 1 year

Columbia, SC

Paul Ludacka

2018 - 2019 • 1 year

Omaha, NE

Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC

2018 - 2019 • 1 year

Omaha, NE

Paul Ludacka

2018 - 2018 • 1 year

Omaha, NE

Tiaa

2016 - 2018 • 2 years

Omaha, NE

Edward Jones

2010 - 2016 • 6 years

Disclosures

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