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William A Ward

Advisor at Pinnacle Investments, LLC — Livonia, NY

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Credentials

Series 66

Experience

12 years

Location

Livonia, NY

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Pinnacle Investments, LLC

Multi-team

Total advisors

57

Across 13 offices

Clients per advisor

55 Typical

Avg AUM per client

$406,232 Low

HNW client ratio

0% Very Low

About

William Ward is a financial advisor at Pinnacle Investments, LLC with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, and Equitable Advisors. In addition to his advisory role, Ward serves as an enlisted soldier in the U.S. Army National Guard. Pinnacle Investments, LLC is a multi-team advisory firm managing over $1.2 billion across 57 advisors, serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and institutional clients. The firm provides financial planning, portfolio management, and advisory consultations, utilizing both fundamental and technical analysis within tailored investment strategies.

Client services

Based on Pinnacle Investments, LLC

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

Expertise

Based on Pinnacle Investments, LLC

Options & derivatives strategies Cash flow / budgeting General tax planning Wealth management

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Fee options

Fixed

Financial planning can also be charged a flat fee per plan; specific amounts vary

Percentage

3.00% annualized advisory fee; negotiable based on factors including IAR, account size, investment complexity, use of PCM as sub-advisor, and level of service

Commissions

Brokerage commissions charged on applicable transactions; separate from advisory fees

Project-based

Financial planning fees may be charged hourly; fees do not exceed $5,000 generally

Other

Account minimum: $10,000 (may be waived) for AdvisorPro; $100,000 (may be waived) for Pinnacle Capital Management; No Minimum for Financial Planning Minimum fee: Minimum annual program fee of $100 for advisory accounts

Location

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Livonia, NY

Livonia NY

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

New York

Work history

12 years of industry experience

Pinnacle Investments LLC

2021 - Present • 5 years

Syracuse, NY

Wells Fargo Clearing

2016 - 2021 • 5 years

Dewitt, NY

WELLS FARGO ADVISORS LLC

2015 - 2016 • 1 year

Dewitt, NY

Equitable Advisors

2014 - 2015 • 1 year

Syracuse, NY

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

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CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Victor, NY

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Wealth management Private / alternative investments Options & derivatives strategies Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Dana B

Series 65

Victor, NY

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Wealth management
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Austin G

Series 65

Honeoye Falls, NY

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Wealth management Passive / index investing Income planning
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Michael N

Series 65

Livonia, NY

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College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Business sale tax planning Cash flow / budgeting Retirement withdrawal strategies General estate planning guidance
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Christopher Y

Series 63, Series 65

Lakeville, NY

HYJC Capital of WNY

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Options & derivatives strategies Annuities
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John H

CFP®, Series 63

Lakeville, NY

HYJC Capital of WNY

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Options & derivatives strategies Annuities
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