William Childers
Advisor at Merrill
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Advisor at Merrill
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Location
Winston Salem, NC 27103
Credentials
Series 66
Industry experience
7 years
William Childers is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He has been a member of the Childers Group since January 2019, where he works as part of the Setzer, Souza, Childers team, focusing on providing wealth management advice and guidance to affluent individuals and families. The team aims to simplify clients' financial lives and develop strategies that align with what clients value most, including family, business, or legacy.
William graduated from North Carolina State University in 2017 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management. He holds Series 7 and Series 66 FINRA registrations and is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional. Prior to joining the Childers Group, he worked as an Investment Specialist for Merrill Edge Self Directed, providing service and support to self-directed clients. His areas of expertise include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, tax minimization, and retirement income.
Outside of his professional work, William enjoys basketball, football, golfing, music, running, soccer, and spending time with his family.
Based on Merrill
$0 - $2,000,000: 1.10% (for Managed Strategy with MFSA under $2 million) $2,000,000+: 1.00% (for Managed Strategy with MFSA at and above $2 million)
Account minimum: $2,000,000 minimum to qualify for Premium Access Strategy per SEC data and Merrill brochure context; no other firm-wide minimum clearly stated
380 Knollwood St
Winston Salem, NC 27103
North Carolina · Texas
Merrill
2019 - Present (7 years)
Merrill
2018 - 2018 (1 year)
Forsyth Country Club
2017 - 2018 (1 year)
Endura Products Inc.
2016 - 2016 (1 year)
North Carolina State University
2013 - 2017 (4 years)
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