William Fernandez
Advisor at Merrill
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Advisor at Merrill
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Location
San Antonio, TX 78257
Credentials
Series 63, Series 65
Industry experience
25 years
William Fernandez is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has served since 2017 following 17 years in the financial services industry. He works with business owners, professionals, and retirees, focusing on family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management, and small business strategies. He emphasizes developing personalized financial strategies based on a deep understanding of his clients' goals.
William holds a Bachelor's Degree in International Business from Saint Mary's University of San Antonio and a Master of Business Administration in Accounting and Finance from Regis University. He holds professional designations as a Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He is an active member of several professional organizations, including the Maestro Entrepreneur Center, Regis University Alumni Association, Rotary Club of San Antonio, San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, St. Mary's University Alumni Association, and The Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce.
In addition to his professional work, William is involved in community activities such as the Alzheimer's Association of San Antonio and serves as an A.C.T.S. team member at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in Selma, Texas. He speaks English and Spanish and enjoys adventure sports, chess, fishing, football, hiking, hunting, reading, spending time with his family, traveling, and watching movies.
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
17802 W Interstate 10
San Antonio, TX 78257
Texas
Bank Of America, N.a.
2017 - Present (9 years)
Merrill
2017 - Present (9 years)
The Champion Group
2017 - 2017 (1 year)
Advisors Asset Management, Inc.
2008 - 2017 (9 years)
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