Robert Williams

Advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing

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Location

Raleigh, NC 27612

Credentials

Series 63, Series 66

Industry experience

5 years

About

Robert Williams is a Wealth Management Advisor based in the Lexington office of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He leads the Williams & Associates team, serving high-net-worth families and businesses by providing comprehensive wealth management guidance and investment management solutions. Utilizing the comprehensive resources available through Bank of America, Merrill, and Bank of America Private Bank, he assists clients throughout all phases of life to achieve clarity, efficiency, and certainty in their financial affairs.

With over two decades of experience, Robert’s expertise encompasses areas such as personal retirement planning, legacy planning, managing new wealth, family wealth management strategies, corporate executive services, tax minimization, and more. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance and Accounting from the University of Kentucky. His professional designations include CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® (CPFA®), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He also maintains FINRA Series 7, 31, and 66 registrations, along with Kentucky Life and Health Insurance licenses.

Outside of his professional role, Robert enjoys spending time with family and friends and has personal interests in travel, various sports including basketball, football, soccer, running, and swimming, as well as music and fitness. He is also affiliated with the Living Arts & Science Center in his community.

Client services

Based on Wells Fargo Clearing

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers
Investment consulting services to institutional clients

Expertise

Wealth management Retirement income strategy General retirement planning Charitable giving & philanthropy Business exit / sale strategy

Occupation focus

Based on Wells Fargo Clearing

Retired Founder/Business Owner

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Fee options

Fixed

One-time service fees payable immediately after service; ongoing fees paid quarterly

Percentage

$0 - $1,000,000: 0.1% to 1.0% annually $1,000,000 - $5,000,000: 0.1% to 0.7% annually $5,000,000 - $10,000,000: 0.1% to 0.5% annually $10,000,000 - $25,000,000: 0.01% to 0.25% annually

Commissions

Brokerage transactions generate commissions; Financial Advisors receive a percentage of revenue from commissions

Other

Minimum fee: Minimum fees range from $500 to $5,000 depending on plan size Fee-only: Flat annual fees and percentage of assets fees available; fees are negotiable

Location

3105 Glenwood Ave Ste 201, [N2 Rbo]

Raleigh, NC 27612

Most active in

North Carolina · Texas

Work history

Wells Fargo Clearing

2026 - Present (1 year)

BANK of AMERICA, N.A.

2022 - 2026 (4 years)

Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smithincorporated

2021 - 2026 (5 years)

Ponysaurus Brewing Company

2021 - 2021 (1 year)

Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company

2020 - 2021 (1 year)

Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC

2020 - 2021 (1 year)

Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company

2020 - 2021 (1 year)

Enterprise Rent A CAr

2019 - 2020 (1 year)

Carolina Athletic Hospitality

2017 - 2019 (2 years)

City of Kinston Parks and Recreation

2013 - 2018 (5 years)

Student

2003 - 2019 (16 years)

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